Small Business Assistance Guide
See resources and links below to get the help you need.

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DISCLAIMER: The Resource Guide is a list of offerings that we believe may have some use and value to our Small Business Community, this includes the Not for Profit Community. Though this information is being shared, it is strongly encouraged that the reviewer, organization or person considering using any of these services or resources do their own due diligence, review and thoroughly assess the services or resource.  The County nor OESBD takes responsibility for any decision that is finally made about using or not using any of these services or resources on this site. The County is not endorsing or warranting any of the services offered or provided by the various entities.


The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO), based in South Florida, is a coalition of public agencies and community nonprofit organizations united to provide current and new businesses with resources to aid in their success. Visit southfloridabiz.org​ for more information. 

Technical Assistance

​​Organization
​Summary
​Above or Beyond​
954-361-1745
​Above or Beyond is a Management Consulting firm that works with individuals and companies to solve problems and deliver results. 
​​Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO)​
​Based in South Florida, AERO is a coalition of public agencies and community nonprofit organizations united to provide current and new businesses with resources to aid in their success. 
​Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience (BCEx)​
​BCEx fosters innovationand the entrepreneurial mindset at every level at Broward College through a diverse array of entrepreneurship and financial wellness programs, business accelerators and incubators. 
​​Florida Women's Business Center (FWBC)  
FLWBC's primary objectives are to ​provide training, counseling, mentoring, resources, referrals and support to women entrepreneurs. Areas of assistance include business startup, business plan development, business recovery. 
​Hispanic Unity of Florida​
​As a non-political, non-partisan community organization, the Hispanic Unity small business program, Emerging Entrepreneurs, includes a broad range of support including sales, marketing, business planning and more. 
​Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship

​The mission of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is to cultivate, train and inspire entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research. 
​Mink & Mink, Inc.​ 

​A full-service managment consulting firm based in Oakland Park, FL that is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive solutions available for its clients in all aspects of their business. 
​​Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)​
​The mission of the MBDA at the U.S. Department of Commerce is to promote the growth and global competitiveness of Minority Business Enterprises in order to unlock the county's full economic potential. 
​Prospera
​Prospera is a nonprofit, economic development organization committed to promoting opportunity and community prosperity and helping businesses grow and prosper one entrepreneur at a time. Offering specialized bilingual services. 
​SCORE Broward​
6565 Taft Street, Suite 403
Hollywood, FL 33024
954-589-5293
​SCORE Broward and its volunteer business mentors are dedicated to providing the best possible service to help small business owners achieve their goals. Mentoring and resources are free. Low to no-cost business workshops. 
​Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAU ​
​Offering high-level consulting and training to small and medium sized-businesses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. From pre-venture businesses to established businesses, the SBDC at FAU can help via one-on-one confidential consultations. 


Shared Office Space and Incubators

​​Shared Office / Incubator
​Summary
​Axis Space​
333 Las Olas Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
​This is a co-working space that focuses on providing amenities at an affordable price. A workspace community meant to inspire creativity, the facility consists of an open office layout to help develop a culture of the community. 
​​CARR Workplaces Las Olas
401 E Las Olas Blvd. 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
​Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's vibrant cultural scene, this workspace  offers a mix of inspiration and efficiency, highlighting​ the dynamic energy of Las Olas Boulevard where productivity meets the quintessential Florida lifestyle.  
​CEO Executive Suites
1555 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33326
​This facility provides an all-inclusive solution that allows users to focus on their business. Offering quality facilities in a productive environment, permanently supported by a committed staff. 
​​Crown Center Executive Suites
1451 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
​Crown Center Executive Suites was created to make a positive difference in the way people work. As the only LEED Silver EBOM-certified building in North Fort Lauderdale, the Crown Center provides a sustainable work environment. 
​General Provision
525 NW 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
​This facility is Fort Lauderdale's largest private club of founders, makers and creative featuring a Clubhouse that may be booked for on-demand meetings, content shoots, podcasts, team off-sites, holiday parties and other events. 
​Hampton Business Center
15800 Pines Blvd, Suite 300
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
​Professional executive office suites offered for lease for large companies expanding into a new market or newly opened startup companies. Offering an easy and affordable solution with all the services needed to run a business. 
​J & N Offices​
18503 Pines Blvd., Suite 310​
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
​This facility offers executive suite and virtual office rentals at an affordable price. The space has been carefully designed with a modern, comfortable and timeless aesthetic to meet the needs of business owners. 
​Lakeside Executive Suites
2645 Executive Park Drive
Weston, FL 33331
​From fully furnished private offices and shared workspaces to virtual offices and meeting rooms, this facility offers flexible workspaces to support companies of all sizes and stages. 
​Midtown Commerce Center
1033 NW 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
​Located in the Midtown Commercial District, this facility offers competitively prices rental spaces for small businesses as historic Sistrunk Boulevard's premier destination for business, sophisticated socials and community empowerment. 
​Pipeline Fort Lauderdale​
One Financial Plaze
100 SE 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
​Located in the heart of the city's Central Business District, this facility offers private suites, dedicated desks, flex space and virtual offices and is committed to bringing the best workplace experience to entrepreneurs, startups and more. 
​Pompano Beach Small Business Incubator
100 West Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
​If your micro or small business needs additional nurturing to realize growth potential, consider an incubator! Your business may need the supportive environment of an incubator for successful growth. 
​Presidential Circle Business Center Regus​
4000 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 555-S
Hollywood, FL 33021
​Offering locations throughout Broward County, this facility provides office space for one person or a whole team, for a day, week, month or as many years as needed. 
​Quest Workspaces Fort Lauderdale​
101 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301​
​This facility offers distinctive workspace solutions that elevate your business and wellbeing from virtual, hybrid, coworking or private offices in thoughtfully designed, innovative locations that support various work styles at every stage. 


Small Business Financing Programs

​​Lending Organizations in South Florida​
​Summary
​Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF)
​BBIF is a non-profit, mission-driven, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that helps Florida businesses thrive by providing loan capital alongside business development training. 

​Brickell Capital Finance​

Brickell Capital Finance (BCF) is located in Miami, Florida. Founded in 2005, BCF has experience in business lines of credit, unsecured business lines of credit, contractor and Sub-contracting financing, SBA loans, Equipment Leasing, Commercial Real Estate Financing, and E-Commerce. BCF helps small businesses with debt structuring.  ​​

​Lunch Payments

​Lunch provides push-button net terms financing to businesses on this platform. Lunch provides the capital, compliance, and technology by API to directly integrate the platform with your financing infrastructure. 
​Miami Bayside Foundation
305-379-7070

​​Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) is a nonprofit organization designed to advance economic development in South Florida through the support of
minority businesses and education.

MBF seeks to do this through the creation and administration of loan programs for minority businesses, through the creation of programs and educational scholarships for minorities, and by providing technical assistance to minority-owned businesses.

​Our Microlending​
305-854-8113

​A Community Development Financial Institution, dedicated exclusively to serve the needs of micro-entrepreneurs through microfinance services.
  • Microfinance Loan Program (up to $50,000)
  • Express Loan Business Loans ($1,500 to $20,000)
​Partners for Self-Employment​

​Direct Loan Program for entrepreneurs ready to take their company to the next level (up to $35,000).
​Small Business Administration (SBA)
800-827-5722
​The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance to small businesses. ​
​South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC)​
954-924-3653
​​Revolving Loan Fund Program for South Florida small to mid-sized businesses ranging from $50, 000 to $300,000.​

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