
Small Business Development Centers
Lake County Economic Development Department has partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to ensure that full-service business support is made available to all of Lake County's businesses, regardless of size or industry. With the goal of helping Lake County businesses to increase sales, reduce costs and improve cash flow, the SBDC provides no-cost professional business consulting; value added training and business information to any Lake County business seeking assistance.
The SBDC offers a wide range of programs to support Lake County businesses. The flagship program of the SBDC is their one-on-one business consulting. Certified Business Analysts provide free confidential and customized expertise in such areas as:
- Business Planning
- Business valuation
- Financial Analysis
- Financial / Loan preparation
- Franchising
- International trade
- Marketing / Advertising
- Technology
In addition to one-on-one business consulting, the SBDC also offers frequent workshops and seminars, which are available at no-cost to all Lake County businesses. While the workshop and seminar topics will vary, typical topics include:
- Start-up basics
- Financing basics
- Insurance basics
- Legal basics
- Marketing basics
- Writing a business plan
- Patent, trademarks & copyrights
- Quickbooks
- Website development
- Social media
- Strategic planning
- Sales strategies
The SBDC offers a number of other programs and services designed to support local businesses. For more information, or to find out how the SBDC can assist local businesses, contact the regional SBDC office listed below.
Contact Info
600 Market St.
Leesburg, FL 34749
Phone: 352-315-1846
Website: www.incubator.ucf.edu
Site Manager: Theresa Davis
SBDC Office
1520 S. Bay Street
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: 352-602-4575
Website: www.sbdcorlando.com
Site Manager: Stan Austin
SBDC Office
20763 U.S. Highway 27
Groveland, FL 34736
Phone: 352-429-2581
Website: www.sbdcorlando.com
Site Manager: Stan Austin


