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For businesses interested in becoming a prime contractor or a subcontractor — for federal, state or local government agencies, our consultants provide the following:

• Determine suitability and secure necessary registrations
• Comprehension of the language and contract basics
• Assistance in applying for small business programs including agency certified programs
  (SDVOSB, 8(a),
  HUBZone) and self-certifying programs (SDB, EDWOSB, MBE)
• Research procurement histories and forecasts
• Connect with government buyers and prime contractors
• Identify proposal and bid opportunities
• Customized profile on automated BidMatch service
• Review solicitations, proposal documents and make recommendations
• Assistance with contract performance requirements and audits
• Assistance with post-award contract administration requirements

Everything DiSC offers an immediate and lasting impact on the performance of people and culture of an organization. Participating companies can have one representative join other leaders from their community in a virtual program. This experience provides personalized insights that deepen understanding of self and others, making your workplace interactions more enjoyable and effective. The result is meaningful behavior change that leads to a more productive and collaborative work experience.

Participant takeaways:

• Discover their own DiSC style to understand their workplace priorities, motivators and stressors
• Explore other styles to understand how best to interact and motivate their colleagues
• Increase in their effectiveness when trying to connect, solve problems or reduce conflict

Group session logistics:

• Each participant receives a personalized DiSC assessment
• Virtual consultant-led live group session
• Individual coaching available in two one-hour sessions

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive and encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.

Our consultants can assist in:

• Searching grant opportunities
• Reviewing and applying for grants
• Registering with appropriate agencies
• Providing compliance and regulatory information

Acceleration consultants deliver in-depth consulting in the areas of cash flow management, financial analysis and capital access, marketing and strategic business planning. Businesses are provided the tools, strategies and expertise needed to accelerate business growth and success in today’s competitive market. Participate in one or more sessions of direct consulting to receive a professional growth acceleration Phase I Report that includes:

• Description of the methodology of the report and the company background
• Market and industry analysis and data for decision making
• Financial statement analysis
• Report Recommendations

Analysis of opportunities of business credit underwriting with commercial credit and complex commercial lending of all types, including asset-based loans.

• Consulting of lending regulations, policies and practices
• Preparation, analysis and evaluation of credit relationships with multiple financial and investment entities, approved local financial institutions that participate in asset-based lending practices; as well as, insured receivables financing, with public or private risk insurance mitigation
• Consulting to ensure preventive measures are carried out to fully comply with current rules, regulations and policies related to risks pertaining to BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and other AML related issues

Disasters of all types, from man-made (cyberattack or data breach, loss of a key employee, road construction that displaces traffic, supply chain interruption, etc.) or a natural disaster (hurricane, flood, drought, freeze, etc.), can threaten businesses no matter where they are located. Services offered include:

• Access to capital including grants and government-backed loan programs
• Disaster recovery plans
• Continuity plans
• Marketing
• Cybersecurity review

This service is intended to provide an estimate of fair market value, enterprise and liquidation. Key performance Indicators are calculated on the analysis of company-specific data which is compared to industry-specific averages linked to millions of other businesses.

Turbo Charge Any Team is designed to help leaders better understand themselves and others to improve working relationships, strengthen management skills, elevate leadership impact and tackle conflict. The Â̲èÖ±²¥ SBDC at FAU covers the cost of consulting and up to five-assessments per company. Services include individual assessments as well as team debriefs. A lead consultant will coordinate all logistics with your company to provide access to the assessments, and delivery of the Turbo-Charge your team debrief session. All consulting associated with organizational development is offered at no cost.

Client companies will have the option to acquire, at their cost, additional assessments. The Turbo-Charge Any Team program can help improve profits through:

• Enhanced communication and effectiveness
• Reducing staff turnover, conflict and stress among team members
• Enhanced understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of a team
• Improved hiring of the right team members
• Better engagement of employees by understanding what motivate and drives them

The Â̲èÖ±²¥ SBDC provides access to data and information generally unaffordable or unavailable to small and medium-sized businesses. Certified professionals utilize high-cost databases, business research resources and tools:

• ReferenceUSA
• IBISWorld
• BizMiner
• ProfitCents
• ProfitMastery
• BidMatch
• D&B Hoovers
• FedMine

Analysis of opportunities of business credit underwriting with commercial credit and complex commercial lending of all types, including asset-based loans.

• Consulting of lending regulations, policies and practices
• Preparation, analysis and evaluation of credit relationships with multiple financial and investment entities, approved local financial institutions that participate in asset-based lending practices; as well as, insured receivables financing, with public or private risk insurance mitigation
• Consulting to ensure preventive measures are carried out to fully comply with current rules, regulations and policies related to risks pertaining to BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and other AML related issues

Our services can assist qualified new-to-export manufacturers and service providers in developing a customized export marketing plan for international expansion. Provided in partnership with Enterprise Â̲èÖ±²¥ and the U.S. Commercial Services, the export marketing plan includes:

• Thorough readiness assessment
• Industry and market analysis with target market recommendations
• Review of overseas trade opportunities
• Action plan that may include trade mission participation
• Grant opportunities