Providing Business Information, Training, Education, & Technical Assistance for Small Businesses

Assistance for Small Businesses

Are you starting a business or need assistance expanding or improving an existing business? The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (SFLHCC) Minority Business Acculturation Center can help. The MBAC provides on-site counseling, training workshops, and an extensive business reference service.

The MBAC provides a one-stop resource location where small business owners can obtain and receive advice, technical assistance, and training. The MBAC has provided assistance to over 550 individuals and companies.

How to start a Business

Entrepreneurs can develop virtually every aspect of a business start-up with the help of our business specialist.

Technical Assistance includes:

• Information on filing corporate documents
• Information on how to obtain licenses & permits to operate a business
• Researching funding sources
• Learning about procurement opportunities
• Tapping into effective personnel management techniques
• Developing and designing a marketing plan

Technical Assistance

A business specialist will provide technical assistance and will guide emerging entrepreneurs through the first steps of business ownership. Valuable information on a variety of business topics will help you through the first steps needed in your business ownership. The SFLHCC will refer you to an experienced SBA Lender/bank that will provide you with information on loans available for small business owners.

An array of free business workshops and seminars are offered annually featuring topics critical to operating a business successfully in today’s competitive business world.

The MBAC is proud to have an excellent public-private partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Department of Business Development, the City of Miami Beach, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SFLHCC’ was the first organization in South Florida to host a Web Live on line training for small businesses. These trainings are provided to our members by the SBA… Chamber members can obtain information on all SBA programs through a conference via the Internet from the convenience of their office or home.