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Tonight! Advisory Board Council Reception

Jessica — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:13:42 +0000

Tonight from 5:30-7 the Advisory Board Council is hosting a reception for local business owners.

The details:

SBDC at UCF (also known as the Disney Entrepreneurial Center at the Landmark One Building)

315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100

Orlando, FL 32801

407 420 4850

RSVP at coordinator@advisoryboardcouncil.org

Excellence in Entrepreneurship Certificate Course

Jessica — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:47:57 +0000

Have you been planning on starting your own business? Are you already in the early stages and want to increase your chance of success? Read on to learn more.

Think about the following stats. As cited by SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” in 2006:

- There were 671,800 new businesses, and 544,800*business closures.

- Two-thirds of new employer firms survive at least two years, and about 44% survive at least four.

- Findings do not differ greatly across industry sectors.

*Not all closures were due to bankruptcies.
Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration, June 2006.
Survival and Longevity in the Business Employment Dynamics Database, Monthly Labor Review, May 2005. Redefining Business Success: Distinguishing Between Closure and Failure, Small Business Economics, August 2003.

There are other statistics available that paint an even more negative picture about the survival of the American small business. Collect as many resources, mentors, and plans as you can to increase your chance of success.

One place to start may be by signing up for the UCF Technology Incubator’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship Certificate Course. The course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on October 7th, and will conclude on Wednesday, October 29th. Students will cover topics such as developing successful business ideas and marketing strategies.

Enrollment is limited to the first twenty students, and companies that will have more than one student will get a discount for each additional person.

Classes will be held at the UCF Incubator-Seminole County/Winter Springs location at 1511 E. State Road 434, Suite 2001, Winter Sprince, 32708.

September Event for Orlando Business Owners

Jessica — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:13:20 +0000

Join me and other Orange County business owners at the The Advisory Board Council’s Reception for Business Owners on Tuesday, September 23 from 5:30 – 7 PM. Details below.

From the ABC site: “By connecting Orange County businesses with area professionals, the Advisory Board Council offers a powerful management tool to provide expert advice at no cost for your business.”

Important Info:

Tuesday, September 23rd from 5:30-7 PM

Landmark Center Building One

315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100, Orlando FL 32801

(There is a parking garage and some street parking at the rear of the building)

RSVP is required, so contact reception@advisoryboardcouncil.com by September 19th. The event is also offering complimentary hors d’oevres and drinks.