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📌 Free Business Consultation Program Includes 2 personalized sessions + a free Business Formation Kit for Florida entrepreneurs
✅ Session 1: Business Intake & Discovery (1 Hour) Purpose: Understand the business idea, gather information, and set the foundation. What’s covered:Business idea validation: clarify the vision, goals, and target market. Legal formation basics: overview of LLCs, Corporations, DBAs in Florida. Compliance checklist: state filings, EIN, licenses/permits. Funding readiness: what capital is needed, possible sources, startup budgeting. Marketing audit: current efforts, branding, and customer acquisition. Operations review: tools, systems, and processes needed to launch. SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). Q&A and guidance on immediate next steps.
👉 Deliverable after Session 1:Draft business plan outline (tailored to the client’s idea). Resource list (Florida-specific requirements + free/affordable tools).
✅ Session 2: Business Plan & Strategy Review (1 Hour) Purpose: Present a clear, actionable plan to move forward. What’s covered: Customized business plan review (documented and structured). Marketing strategy recommendations (branding, social media, website, lead generation). Sales strategy overview (pricing, value proposition, customer journey). Growth roadmap (90-day action plan + long-term strategy). Compliance wrap-up (confirm all state/federal requirements). Resource hand-off: access to templates, tools, and guides. Final Q&A + success roadmap.
👉 Deliverable after Session 2: Completed Business Plan (PDF/Word).Business Formation Kit: Step-by-step checklist for Florida formation. EIN application guide. Banking & payment processor setup guide. Marketing starter templates (social media posts, flyer templates, etc.). Links to free resources (Florida SBDC, SCORE, SBA).
🎁 Why It’s Free This is about empowering entrepreneurs: Show them their idea is viable. Provide them with the confidence and tools to execute. Build trust by giving real value upfront.
✅ By the end, participants walk away with:A documented business plan they can actually execute. A Florida-compliant business formation kit. A clear strategy roadmap for growth.
