Consultations for New Businesses

Expo Webster Do you need help starting your own business? Do you have questions and you don't know who to ask? Meet one-on-one with experienced professionals to start or grow your business. Since we are partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), consultations can be done for free.

Get assistance on business planning. Having a thorough business plan is important because it not only is a requirement of investors and lenders but it also provides you with a roadmap to business success. A business plan often allows business owners to see things from a new perspective as well as to face and mitigate risks not thought of before. It is also a great guidepost for your employees as to the goals and objectives of your business. Please note: We cannot write business plans.

Manage your cash flow (figure out revenue and expenses). From gaining the necessary mathematical skills to the technological skills of Microsoft Excel or Intuit QuickBooks, the WBC has the training you need. Be sure to check our Course Schedule to register for these courses.

Find community resources. Through its vast network of partners, the WBC can put you in touch with the resources you need within the community.

Want to set up an appointment? Call 321-674-7007 or send an email to wbc@fit.edu.    

Mentoring Program for Second-Stage Entrepreneurs

We have mentoring circles and peer-to-peer mentoring programs to meet the special needs of your business. These programs are offered throughout the year. Please contact the WBC for more information and to apply for the program.

Participants will be partnered with 3-4 mentors with varying backgrounds and specialties who will provide assistance and expertise focused specifically on you and your business. Participants must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be accepted into the program. We reserve the right to waive the minimum qualifications depending on the situation.

Call 321-674-7007 or send an email to wbc@fit.edu to request an application.

I have owned my own business for 28 years. Approximately three years ago, sales dropped and I was in need of help. I had already moved to a new location, cutting my rent in half. My sales continued to be too low to cover my expenses and support myself. I needed advice on how to "stay-in-business". I called the Florida Tech Women's Business Center and was referred to Mary Baldwin, Certified Financial Planner. She met with me a couple of times and offered valuable advice. After the changes she advised, I am now showing a profit and able to see a successful future. The help I was given was just the right thing at the right time." - Catherine "Kitty" Hatton, Melbourne Dancewear, Inc.


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Microsoft Office Tips

“A list of recently used files is available under File on the menu bar. The default is set to show the last 4 files used. By changing the default, up to 9 recently used files can be shown. Click Tools on the menu bar, then click Options. Click on the General tab, then go to Recently used file list. Increase this number up to 9.” — Microsoft PowerPoint