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.
View Licensing Guide
Funding Opportunities
Ready for a cash infusion? Learn how to properly apply for a business loan, grant and alternate funding.
View Funding Guide
Interested in Nonprofit?
Turn your vision and passion for helping others in your community into a reality with a nonprofit.
View Nonprofit Guide
Do you need to be a certified business?
Find and win more bids and contracts with relevant certifications in place for your business.
View Certifications Guide
Are you ready to grow your business?
Are you focused on growing your business? Learn how to accelerate and penetrate new markets.
View Growth Guide
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!
View Government Guide
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.
Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) 3201 E. Colonial Dr. Suite A-20, Orlando, FL, United StatesCERTIFICATION 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. […]
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BBIF: Financial Management Essentials: Measuring Your Business’ Efficiency
BBIF: Financial Management Essentials: Measuring Your Business’ Efficiency
Join BBIF's small business experts in a workshop series where they will share crucial financial literacy tips, from personal to business. This knowledge will allow you to make informed financial […]
OCLS: QuickBooks Pro Level 2
OCLS: QuickBooks Pro Level 2
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult This is an online class hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access […]
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1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays 8:30-9am networking, 9-10am program. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim […]
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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 […]
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PRIDE Chamber: The Pride Cup Golf Outing & New CEO meetup
PRIDE Chamber: The Pride Cup Golf Outing & New CEO meetup
The Pride Cup Golf outing, benefiting The Pride Chamber. Please visit the event website directly for details, sponsorship opportunities and for registrations: http://birdease.com/PrideGolf Pride Golf Outing Friday, June 2, 2023 7:00 […]
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WBEC / FSMSDC / Seminole State: Business Certifications Overview
WBEC / FSMSDC / Seminole State: Business Certifications Overview
Don't miss our upcoming minority-, women- and veteran- owned business certification overview event presented by two industry experts. Here are some of the benefits of getting your business certified: Increased […]
SCORE: Tax Boot Camp for Small Business Owners
SCORE: 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 […]
5 events,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays 8:30-9am networking, 9-10am program. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim […]
PTAC: Government Contracting: Overview
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: Create Your Own Website: 3 Pages You Need to Publish with Confidence
SCORE: Create Your Own Website: 3 Pages You Need to Publish with Confidence
Your website is the digital face of your business. We’ll show you how to create a professional and functional website with the essential pages and a shopping cart for online […]
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SCORE: Understanding Your Credit
SCORE: Understanding Your Credit
You can expect to come away from this discussion with a better understanding of how the American credit system functions and what goes into your personal credit report or consumer […]
SCORE: Price Your Product for Profit Right From the Start
SCORE: 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 […]
Prospera: Como Iniciar su Negocio Correctamente
Prospera: Como Iniciar su Negocio Correctamente
Seminario presencial – Licencias y permisos– Regulaciones– Financiamiento– Como Pospera le puede ayudar– Otros recursos locales disponibles %%https://tinyurl.com/ycknycn%%
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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. […]
SCORE: Using Reference Solutions to Grow your Small Business
SCORE: Using Reference Solutions to Grow your Small Business
In this session, you will learn how to: Reference Solutions is a set of databases that allows you to download records of your target market prospects for free. – Access […]
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Orlando Tech Community tenX Talks: How I Built This: Stax
Orlando Tech Community tenX Talks: How I Built This: Stax
"How I Built This: Stax" Orlando Tech Community and Sal Rehmetullah Want to hear the real story of building a billion dollar tech company? The Orlando Tech Community is pleased […]
SCORE: Grow with SEO!
SCORE: Grow with SEO!
Have you ever wondered how to get to your business at the top of a Google search? And without paid ads? Well, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the way. SEO […]
SCORE: Graphic Design 101 using Canva
SCORE: Graphic Design 101 using Canva
Entrepreneurs get a crash course on how to effectively use Canva for graphic design projects. Participants will also learn how to create eye-catching graphics using neuromarketing concepts. Our Presenter: Albert […]
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1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays 8:30-9am networking, 9-10am program. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim […]
SCORE: Banking Relationships & Business Funding In Person Seminar!
SCORE: Banking Relationships & Business Funding In Person Seminar!
In this business essential seminar you will learn:Importance of assessing your personal financial picture and understanding your personal credit.Understanding the 5 C’s of Credit.Identifying resources for start-up financing, and sources […]
SCORE: How to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
SCORE: How to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
Join us and learn how to tap into the power of YouTube. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services […]
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SBDC / SBA: Build Back Better & Stronger
SBDC / SBA: Build Back Better & Stronger
Join us In-Person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando for: A How-To Workshop with the SBA: Hurricane Recovery & Resilience: What does the SBA Disaster Recovery Program […]
SCORE: Ask an Attorney: Handling Employees and Independent Contractors
SCORE: Ask an Attorney: Handling Employees and Independent Contractors
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
JMI: Small Business Leadership Conference – Day 1
JMI: Small Business Leadership Conference – Day 1
The Small Business Leadership Conference, presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, is the premier professional development & networking opportunity for business leaders in Florida and beyond. Held […]
SCORE: How to Set a Price for Your Product or Service
SCORE: How to Set a Price for Your Product or Service
This workshop will cover five methods of product pricing with step-by-step instructions on how to implement them. The methods discussed will include: – Value Added Pricing – Cost Plus Pricing […]
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JMI: Small Business Leadership Conference – Day 2
JMI: Small Business Leadership Conference – Day 2
The Small Business Leadership Conference, presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, is the premier professional development & networking opportunity for business leaders in Florida and beyond. Held […]
SCORE ChatGPT 101: Leveraging the Latest Craze to Level-Up Your Business
SCORE ChatGPT 101: Leveraging the Latest Craze to Level-Up Your Business
You may have heard about the latest craze: ChatGPT…But what is it? Why the craze? And more importantly, can ChatGPT help me in my business and if so, how? Great […]
SCORE: Building Your Financial Plan
SCORE: 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 […]
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JMI: Small Business Leadership Conference – Day 3
JMI: Small Business Leadership Conference – Day 3
The Small Business Leadership Conference, presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, is the premier professional development & networking opportunity for business leaders in Florida and beyond. Held […]
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays 8:30-9am networking, 9-10am program. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim […]
SBDC: Reverse Trade Show 2023 (SOLD OUT)
SBDC: Reverse Trade Show 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Meet with Government Agencies and Prime Contractors! (In-Person Event) BENEFITS TO ATTENDING – We expect to host up to 24 agencies and prime contractors – No scheduled meetings. Just come […]
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SCORE Coffee with a Leader: Myths surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit
SCORE Coffee with a Leader: Myths surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit
The ERTC (Employee Retention Tax Credit) is taking the country by storm and businesses are now waiting for months, up to nearly a year to receive any sort of response […]
SCORE: 5 Ways to Create a Website People Want to Stay and Buy On
SCORE: 5 Ways to Create a Website People Want to Stay and Buy On
It takes less than 15 seconds to capture someone’s attention on your website or they are gone, and some for good. Discover the top ways to design a user-friendly, stunning […]
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 […]
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SCORE: Grow Your Sales Using Emotional Intelligence
SCORE: Grow Your Sales Using Emotional Intelligence
Effective sales requires a deep understanding of your customer’s needs and concerns, and the ability to communicate in a way that builds trust and rapport. By developing emotional intelligence, you […]
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AACCCF New Membership/Influencer In Person Orientation
AACCCF New Membership/Influencer In Person Orientation
AACCCF In Person New Membership Orientation and Member Meeting %%%%
Prospera: Como Incrementar la Satisfaccion y Lealtad del Cliente
Prospera: Como Incrementar la Satisfaccion y Lealtad del Cliente
Seminario Virtual – Estrategias efectivas para la fidelacion de clientes.– Metricas de fidelidad.– Recursos disponibles.– Errores comunes. %%https://tinyurl.com/356ey4yy%%
SCORE: Funding Your Non-Profit
SCORE: Funding Your Non-Profit
You will learn about: – LEGAL STATUS – HOW TO LAY A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL FOUNDATION – HOW TO BUILD AN OUTREACH STRATEGY – HOW TO IDENTIFY SOURCES OF FUNDING THAT […]
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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 […]
SCORE 3 Actions to TRIPLE your Results
SCORE 3 Actions to TRIPLE your Results
Everyone wants better results. Your actions matter more than you think. With the right actions, YOU can TRIPLE your results. Presented by Cynthia Blackwell, coach, and author of The Magical […]
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Prospera: (En Persona Orlando) Como le Puede Ayudar Prospera en su Proceso de Emprendimiento
Prospera: (En Persona Orlando) Como le Puede Ayudar Prospera en su Proceso de Emprendimiento
Agenda: 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 proveer asistencia para comenzar o expandir su […]
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BizLink Orange Founding Sponsor
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.
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