Steps to Starting a Business
You don't have to do it alone! A step-by-step guide to help you start a business in Central Florida!
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Do you need a business license?
Learn about the license(s) and business tax receipts needed to operate a business in 6 Central Florida counties.
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Funding Opportunities
Ready for a cash infusion? Learn how to properly apply for a business loan, grant and alternate funding.
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Do you need to be a certified business?
Find and win more bids and contracts with relevant certifications in place for your business.
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Are you ready to grow your business?
Are you focused on growing your business? Learn how to accelerate and penetrate new markets.
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Importing & Exporting?
Ready to go global? Discover the steps to get started on your way to exporting and importing!
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Getting Government Contracts
This guide explains how to grow your business by having federal, state, and local governments as customers!
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Research Assistance
Gather the right resources to get your questions answered for your idea or existing business.
View Research GuideWhat is BizLink Orange?
BizLink Orange’s mission is to accelerate the growth and development of Central Florida’s small business community.
Powered by the National Entrepreneur Center, Bizlink Orange provides resource guides, personal action plans, a region-wide calendar and the powerful resource navigator. Entrepreneurs now have easy online access to Central Florida’s vast array of business assistance organizations thanks to Orange County Government’s funding.
A Message from Orange County Mayor Demings
Orange County is proud to be the founding sponsor of BizLink Orange! Together with the National Entrepreneur Center, we are working together to serve our six-county Central Florida region. We are excited to share this resource to further our support and investment in our region’s thriving entrepreneurship and innovation economy! Learn more about our partnership in this video message from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings.
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
UCF Business Incubator - Orlando 3218 E Colonial Drive, OrlandoFREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting […]
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Enterprise FL – Minority & Small Business Procurement Boot Camp
Enterprise FL – Minority & Small Business Procurement Boot Camp
This in-person, all day workshop is designed to educate Florida minority and small businesses regarding procurement readiness. The morning session will include presentations by experts in procurement sharing their best […]
SCORE: Internet Marketing Series 4 of 5 – How to Blog for SEO
SCORE: Internet Marketing Series 4 of 5 – How to Blog for SEO
FREE Part #4 of a series of 5 workshops that are designed to develop an effective and unified marketing plan for your small business or nonprofit. This series of 5 […]
SCORE – Funding Your Business
SCORE – Funding Your Business
For people who think they might need funding for their business. It is designed for start-ups and existing businesses with cash flow or capital issues. The seminar explains the various […]
3 events,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting […]
SBDC/PTAC: Government Contracting- Overview
SBDC/PTAC: Government Contracting- Overview
Federal, State, and Local Government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?”…it is more “Can […]
SCORE: Recipe for Social Media Success
SCORE: Recipe for Social Media Success
Learn how to leverage social media to grow your business: Which social networks are the best fit, Social media advertising, Best practices, and Time-saving tips. As a small business, social […]
6 events,
SCORE: Coffee with a Leader – Communicate Like a Journalist: Turn Opportunities into Moneymaking Opportunities!
SCORE: Coffee with a Leader – Communicate Like a Journalist: Turn Opportunities into Moneymaking Opportunities!
This session will help attendees learn: • Learn about authentic connection • Understand storytelling messaging • Learn how to structure your messaging • Create that “WOW” factor in the first […]
SBDC: Business Basics – How to Start Your Business
SBDC: Business Basics – How to Start Your Business
If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour in-person seminar will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, […]
SCORE: Understanding Business Loan Proposals
SCORE: Understanding Business Loan Proposals
Do you have a great idea for a business and the only thing standing in your way is the money to give it some legs? Or, you already own your […]
3 events,
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Business Plan Development Bootcamp – part 1
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Business Plan Development Bootcamp – part 1
This week is part 1 of a 3 part series: The Business Plan Boot Camp is a hands-on experience that helps business owners and entrepreneurs to understand and write a […]
Starter Studio & Synapse – Pitch Launch Series Orlando
Starter Studio & Synapse – Pitch Launch Series Orlando
StarterStudio is presenting a workshop for Synapse Summit on how to put an investor pitch deck together. This event will provide you with an overview of the skills you need […]
Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge 2023 – Day 1
Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge 2023 – Day 1
The Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge is a 3-day event where developers, students, marketers, startup enthusiasts, graphic artists, and sports business professionals pitch new and innovative ideas at the state-of-the-art Orlando […]
1 event,
Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge 2023 – Day 2
Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge 2023 – Day 2
The Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge is a 3-day event where developers, students, marketers, startup enthusiasts, graphic artists, and sports business professionals pitch new and innovative ideas at the state-of-the-art Orlando […]
1 event,
Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge 2023 – Day 3
Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge 2023 – Day 3
The Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge is a 3-day event where developers, students, marketers, startup enthusiasts, graphic artists, and sports business professionals pitch new and innovative ideas at the state-of-the-art Orlando […]
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2 events,
SCORE: Internet Marketing Series 5 of 5 – Email Marketing for 2023
SCORE: Internet Marketing Series 5 of 5 – Email Marketing for 2023
or many small businesses, marketing means having a social media page and maybe a website. To effectively market your business and its products or services, marketing needs to be much […]
SCORE: Out-Compete Your Competition
SCORE: Out-Compete Your Competition
Business is competitive. But there are ways to come out on top. Some will look at the competition and think they need to speak negatively about them and fret that […]
4 events,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting […]
EOCC – W.I.S.E. (Women in Successful Endeavors) Business Women Networking Luncheon
EOCC – W.I.S.E. (Women in Successful Endeavors) Business Women Networking Luncheon
W.I.S.E. (Women in Successful Endeavors) is Women supporting Women quarterly networking brunch focused on guiding members to improve confidence, self-esteem, building relationships, cultivate determination and elevate potential. This year we […]
SBA Workshop: Common Problems Affecting 8(a) Business Development Program Applications
SBA Workshop: Common Problems Affecting 8(a) Business Development Program Applications
We look forward to seeing you In-Person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program is one of the most powerful federal government certification programs […]
5 events,
Prospera: Mini Access to Capital Expo
Prospera: Mini Access to Capital Expo
Descubra los puntos esenciales para obtener acceso a capital para pequeños negocios: • Requisitos • Términos • documentación necesaria • Recursos • Consejos de expertos Oportunidad de conversar con entidades […]
ELLE Collective – Marketing Panel Discussion
ELLE Collective – Marketing Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion for women business owners: How to Attract Customers and Keep Them Coming Back. Registration and networking at 8:00 a.m., program begins promptly at […]
SBDC: Marketing Basics
SBDC: Marketing Basics
A VIRTUAL webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver […]
1 event,
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Business Plan Development Bootcamp – part 2
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Business Plan Development Bootcamp – part 2
This week is part 2 of a 3 part series: The Business Plan Boot Camp is a hands-on experience that helps business owners and entrepreneurs to understand and write a […]
3 events,
Inventors Day
Inventors Day is celebrated annually to celebrate the achievements of inventors and their contributions to society. Inventors Day was created to honor the anniversary of the patent filing of Alexander Graham […]
SCORE: Starting Your New Business
SCORE: Starting Your New Business
This workshop is designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what […]
1 event,
2 events,
Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Every 2nd Monday of each month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 p.m. Detailed information provided regarding the differences between Orange County and the City of Orlando’s certification requirements. […]
3 events,
SBDC: Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Business Part I
SBDC: Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Business Part I
VIRTUAL WEBINAR – Make your future happen; don’t let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company’s direction, make better business decisions, […]
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many […]
5 events,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting […]
NAWBO: Lunch and Learn – Marketing Strategies for 2023
NAWBO: Lunch and Learn – Marketing Strategies for 2023
Want to grow your business this year? Do you have a digital marketing strategy? If you‘re an established business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this is a great way […]
SCORE: Franchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
SCORE: Franchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
Owning a franchise is one way to become an entrepreneur. A franchisor provides the planning, brand name and promotional support the franchisee needs to get started. Attend this workshop to […]
5 events,
SCORE – Orlando: 10 Pitch Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
SCORE – Orlando: 10 Pitch Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
You will learn: • Learn how to build credibility at the beginning of your pitch instantly • How to shake pitch nervousness • How to read the room and critical […]
SCORE: Ask an Attorney: Legal Steps for Buying A Business
SCORE: Ask an Attorney: Legal Steps for Buying A Business
This webinar is geared towards small service based businesses with 20 employees or less. Our Presenter is Laurie M. Lee, Business Attorney and Owner of The Legal Department for Service […]
SCORE: Building Your Business Plan
SCORE: Building Your Business Plan
Designed for anyone who has done their business research, most of their marketing plan, and understands some basic accounting and finance. It explains the purposes and value of a plan […]
2 events,
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Business Plan Development Bootcamp – part 2
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Business Plan Development Bootcamp – part 2
This week is part 2 of a 3 part series: The Business Plan Boot Camp is a hands-on experience that helps business owners and entrepreneurs to understand and write a […]
2 events,
GHACC Academy – How a Defined Brand Experience Increases Revenue
GHACC Academy – How a Defined Brand Experience Increases Revenue
This event will be a business class/session for local entrepreneurs and business owners as the first of our monthly series called GHACC Academy. Each month we’ll be featuring a speaker […]
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1 event,
How to do Business with Orange County
How to do Business with Orange County
How to do Business with Orange County Workshops are held every 3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 AM – 12:00 p.m. The workshop is FREE and is being held […]
2 events,
SBDC: Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Business Part II
SBDC: Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Business Part II
This is PART II of our VIRTUAL WEBINAR series – Make your future happen; don’t let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish […]
Orlando Innovation League: Innovation Stories: FinTech meets Higher Ed
Orlando Innovation League: Innovation Stories: FinTech meets Higher Ed
Welcome to another great meetup event hosted by the Orlando Innovation League! This month, we have two accomplished local innovators opening up on their experiences in innovation with FinTech and […]
1 event,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting […]
3 events,
SCORE: Generational Marketing – Reach & Acquire 4 Generations of Customers
SCORE: Generational Marketing – Reach & Acquire 4 Generations of Customers
Having to reach, influence, and convert 4 generations has made marketing more complicated than ever for small businesses to generate leads, build brand trust and achieve financial objectives. Are you […]
SCORE: Tackle Quickbooks Online Basics (QB02)
SCORE: Tackle Quickbooks Online Basics (QB02)
Join us to learn how to enter basic transactions including creating invoices, making deposits, recording expenses, bills and checks. We will also talk about how to use bank feeds and […]
SCORE: Leadership – A Blueprint to Success
SCORE: Leadership – A Blueprint to Success
Success or failure in a business rests on the shoulders of leadership. Who is the leader in the group? This webinar will help you discover things about leadership that will […]
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SCORE: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
SCORE: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Intellectual property rights can cover a wide array of legal protections entrepreneurs may need to protect their unique products and services, their branding their company’s reputation and other intellectual assets. […]
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