
Startup Guide
You don't have to do it alone! Locate resources that can help you start a business in Central Florida!
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Growth Guide
Are you focused on growing your business? Learn how to accelerate and penetrate new markets.
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Licensing Guide
Learn about the license(s) you’ll need to operate a business in 6 Central Florida counties.
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Funding Guide
Ready for a cash infusion? Learn how to properly apply for a business loan, grant and alternate funding.
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International Trade
Ready to go global? Discover the steps to get started on your way to exporting and importing!
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Research Guide
Gather the right resources to get your questions answered for your idea or existing business.
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Certifications Guide
Find and win more bids and contracts with relevant certifications in place for your business.
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Government Contracting
This guide explains how to grow your business by having federal, state, and local governments as customers!
View Government GuideWhat is BizLink Orange?
BizLink Orange’s mission is to accelerate the growth and development of Central Florida’s small business community. By providing “How-To” resource guides, personal action plans, a region-wide business calendar and the powerful resource navigator, entrepreneurs now have easy online access to Central Florida’s vast array of business assistance organizations. BizLink Orange is funded by Orange County Government and managed by the National Entrepreneur Center.
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.
Regional Business Calendar
Featured Events
Regional Events Calendar
Calendar of Events
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2022 Small Business Success Summit
The Florida SBDC Network is excited to host the Small Business Success Summit, June 27-28, 2022 in Tampa, FL. The purpose of this event is to provide small businesses with […]
Legal Steps for Buying/Selling a Business
Legal Steps for Buying/Selling a Business
The decision to buy or sell a business involves 4 legal steps to make certain that it will be a successful transaction for both parties. This webinar is designed to […]
4 events,
How to Start your Business (Spanish)
How to Start your Business (Spanish)
This event is in Spanish* Esta sesión es para dar información básica sobre cómo comenzar un negocio. Temas incluyen: •Licencias •Requisitos del estado •Opciones de financiamiento •Cómo Prospera le puede […]
Building Your Business Plan
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 […]
Social Selling – How Business is Done Today
Social Selling – How Business is Done Today
Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies, tools, and tactics to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible. But between Facebook and Twitter, email and […]
2 events,
How to leverage your personality to sell more – Part 2 of 3
How to leverage your personality to sell more – Part 2 of 3
Part II: Leverage Relationships and Drive Results How do we leverage relationships to drive the outcomes we desire? Being self-aware of WHO we are and WHAT is important to us […]
2 events,
Big Skills for Leading Small: Building Great Teams
Big Skills for Leading Small: Building Great Teams
Learn the Single Best Tool for Creating Teams that Perform It’s no secret we are facing new challenges as small business owners. The current labor market has put employees in […]
Franchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
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 […]
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1 event,
Introduction to Social Media
Introduction to Social Media
This Social Media “Boot Camp” provides a high-level understanding of how to begin marketing your business using social media. You will walk away with a social media “toolkit” that will […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Legal Steps for Buying/Selling a Business
Legal Steps for Buying/Selling a Business
The decision to buy or sell a business involves 4 legal steps to make certain that it will be a successful transaction for both parties. This webinar is designed to […]
1 event,
Price Your Product for Profit Right from the Start
Price Your Product for Profit Right from the Start
Whether you produce a product or provide a service, staying in business requires your pricing strategy will generate enough revenue, ensure profitability, and pay you what you are worth. If […]
2 events,
How to Start Your Business
How to Start Your Business
If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how […]
How Do I Start a Home Based Business in Florida?
How Do I Start a Home Based Business in Florida?
This seminar will discuss what types of businesses you can (and cannot) operate from your home. We will also show you what you need to do to get your business […]
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2 events,
Ready to Start/Grow Your Business?
Ready to Start/Grow Your Business?
Taught by leaders from the National Entrepreneur Center and National Black MBA Association of Central Florida, this business mini-series will help you discover the critical steps for launching your own […]
Tax Boot Camp for Small Business Owners
Tax Boot Camp for Small Business Owners
This seminar is specifically developed for small business owners who have little to no experience or understanding of the role and impact of income taxes on their businesses. It is […]
0 events,
1 event,
Orange County Government M/WBE Certification Workshop
Orange County Government M/WBE 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. All forms […]
1 event,
Understanding Email Analytics
Understanding Email Analytics
Once you start using email marketing, the next step is to understand the data – or analytics – that your campaign captures. When you know a little bit about marketing […]
1 event,
Financial Series 1/3: Introduction to Bookkeeping for Small Business
Financial Series 1/3: Introduction to Bookkeeping for Small Business
Many businesses miss out on opportunities to make more money because they do not fully understand the value of keeping a “good set of books” and analyzing the financial reports […]
4 events,
Coffee With a Leader- Stop Losing 75% of Your Opportunities
Coffee With a Leader- Stop Losing 75% of Your Opportunities
Stop Losing 75% of Your Opportunities – Define and grow your communication skills. – Improve sales and coaching results with clients, prospects, and staff. – Gain insight into how your […]
Content Marketing: Moving Your Prospects & Customers Through Your Sales Funnel
Content Marketing: Moving Your Prospects & Customers Through Your Sales Funnel
Content Marketing impacts your business success by offering readers informative and useful material that provides them with relevant insight and value. In this SCORE presentation, we’ll explore the myriad of […]
Sell Online with Google’s E-Commerce Tools
Sell Online with Google’s E-Commerce Tools
In this presentation, you’ll learn two of the best ways to sell your products online. First, you’ll learn how to list your products for free using Google’s Merchant Center. That […]
0 events,
2 events,
Ready to Start/Grow Your Business?
Ready to Start/Grow Your Business?
Taught by leaders from the National Entrepreneur Center and National Black MBA Association of Central Florida, this business mini-series will help you discover the critical steps for launching your own […]
Should I Own a Small Business?
Should I Own a Small Business?
This workshop will discuss the characteristics, backgrounds and mindsets of successful small business owners. This should allow you to see whether you have what it takes to succeed as an […]
0 events,
1 event,
How to Do Business with Orange County Workshop
How to Do Business with Orange County Workshop
Every third Monday of each month 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interested in doing business with Orange County? This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of contracting opportunities […]
3 events,
Calling All Farmers and Ranchers
Calling All Farmers and Ranchers
Stormy Burke-Duffey is a Farm Loan Officer with Farm Service Agency, servicing 13 Counties in Florida. Been with Agency 14 years as Loan Officer doing all types of Farm Loans […]
The Business Plan – What is it and why DO I need one?
The Business Plan – What is it and why DO I need one?
We will discuss the major reasons for assembling a plan, and whether or not you need to obtain financing for your business. We will cover what should be in your […]
Get Started with QuickBooks (QB01)
Get Started with QuickBooks (QB01)
Part 1 of 3: This basic QuickBooks Online class will show you why tracking your finances is important to being successful in your business. It will also teach you about […]
4 events,
How to leverage your personality to sell more – Part 3/3
How to leverage your personality to sell more – Part 3/3
Creating your Success Plan is the first step, but how do we know we are making progress? This workshop will review what we learned in Part I and Part II […]
Marketing Your Business
Marketing Your Business
For people who want to obtain a trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains […]
Building a Career Framework
Building a Career Framework
Explore opportunities for skill-building and more offered by an education partnership with DeVry University and the National Black MBA Association. Join any or all of their Professional Growth Series of […]
3 events,
CRM Basics: Managing your Growth Machine
CRM Basics: Managing your Growth Machine
Many business owners and executives understand they should use a customer relationship management (CRM) tool as the machine to manage their growth activities, however, over 40% do not have a […]
Is Crowdfunding Right for My Business?
Is Crowdfunding Right for My Business?
Crowdfunding is a new source of business funding as well as a way to get pre-sales of your products. This is a new and fast-growing area that allows small businesses […]
Building Your Financial Plan
Building Your Financial Plan
For people who have limited knowledge or understanding of basic accounting and finance. This seminar is intended to explain the methods and need for financial tracking, control and generating the […]
1 event,
Make your Website Work for you in 2022
Make your Website Work for you in 2022
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. In this webinar we’ll cover: ● What type of design works best for your organization […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Accepting Cryptocurrency as a Payment Option
Accepting Cryptocurrency as a Payment Option
Cryptocurrency has been in existence since 2009. As of 2021, over 20% of Americans now own it, and this percentage is growing by the day. It is estimated that 90% […]
3 events,
How to Manage Your Business with KPIs
How to Manage Your Business with KPIs
Using financial statements to manage a business is a good place to start, but Key Performance Indicators(or KPIs)go to the next level. They provide more detailed insights of where your […]
Building Your Business Plan
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 […]
How to Write Effective Marketing Emails for Any Situation
How to Write Effective Marketing Emails for Any Situation
Whether you are writing a welcome email, event invitation, promotion, or an automated series, it can feel daunting to sit down and write your next email. You have a limited […]
2 events,
Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how […]
How to use both to solidify trust & customer loyalty
How to use both to solidify trust & customer loyalty
Discover… • The difference between branding & marketing • How to maximize the five pillars of the brand to secure lifetime profits • The simple marketing strategy every business needs […]
3 events,
Coffee with a Leader: Human Resources for Entrepreneurs
Coffee with a Leader: Human Resources for Entrepreneurs
Join Score and Kim Shaw to learn about Human Resources for Entrepreneurs. Participants in this brief session will learn essentials elements of HR that are immediately applicable to their business […]
Being a Better Leader: Developing Your Leadership Skills to Grow Your Business
Being a Better Leader: Developing Your Leadership Skills to Grow Your Business
In this webinar, we will help business leaders learn how to enhance employee engagement and drive profitability by exploring the 3 Key Leadership Circles of Developing Yourself. You will come […]
Funding Your Business
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 […]
0 events,
3 events,
NBMBAA Central Florida Chapter for the Empowering Visionaries 5k, Member and Community
NBMBAA Central Florida Chapter for the Empowering Visionaries 5k, Member and Community
Join the NBMBAA Central Florida Chapter for the Empowering Visionaries 5k, Member and Community Appreciation. All are welcome to attend as 5k participant or spectator and enjoy a morning to […]
Empowering Visionaries 5k and Member & Community Appreciation Day
Empowering Visionaries 5k and Member & Community Appreciation Day
Join the Central FL Chapter of the National Black MBA Association for a health and wellness event/expo. As busy professionals and entrepreneurs it's important to take care of our health […]
Starting Your New Business
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 […]