Small Biz Florida

By: Florida SBDC at Indian River State College
  • Summary

  • Small Biz FL was designed to highlight issues and promote business assistance resources available throughout the state of Florida.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 290 | Boosting Small Business Lending Efficiency with FinTech Innovations
    Jan 9 2025

    In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts from the 2024 annual FLAGGL conference in Orlando. During the event, Tom interviews Joshua Talbert, the co-founder and chairman of mysherpas, a FinTech company revolutionizing small business lending. Joshua details how mysherpas simplifies the often complex lending process by leveraging technology to enhance communication and document handling, benefiting both lenders and small business owners. Listeners will gain insights into how technology is reducing the time it takes to secure business loans and making the overall experience smoother for all stakeholders involved.

    This podcast episode was recorded live at the Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders annual conference hosted at the JW Marriott in Orlando. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 289 | Navigating Small Business Success with Brett Barnhart from South State Bank
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred takes listeners inside the 2024 Annual Small Business Success Summit, sponsored by the Florida SBDC Network. The episode features a compelling conversation with Brett Barnhart, Division President for the Treasure Coast at South State Bank. With over 24 years of experience in banking, Brett shares valuable insights on the growth and unique decentralized model of South State Bank, which extends from Key West to Roanoke and is expanding into Texas and Colorado. He highlights the bank's commitment to small business lending through programs like Business Lending Express and emphasizes the significance of local decision-making in the banking process. The episode underscores the critical role that local banks and partnerships play in supporting small business growth and success, as Brett shares a heartwarming story about South State's dedication to customer service that reaches even out-of-state bank branches.

    This podcast episode was recorded live at the Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.

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    • SouthState Bank

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 288 | Empowering Florida's Small Businesses: Navigating Trademarks and Legal Protections
    Oct 24 2024

    In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred explores the essential realm of trademarks and legal protections with special guests Melissa Jada and Holly McFall, founders of SecureMark Legal. Recorded live at the 2024 Annual Small Business Success Summit, they discuss critical steps small businesses must take to safeguard their brands. The conversation emphasizes the significance of trademarks, dispels common misconceptions about business name registration, and details the comprehensive services offered by SecureMark Legal. This episode highlights the importance of implementing proper legal measures to protect a business's brand and intellectual property.

    This podcast episode was recorded live at the Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.

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    • SecureMark Legal

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    20 mins

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