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Grow your business

So, you've started your business... Now what? Growing your business can be tricky and we are here to help you! We have assembled some tools and resources in the Sarasota community to help you keep going successfully! Whether its creating a plan, marketing & promoting, business & social networking or improving operations & quality, we've got you covered.
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​Business Plan

Business Plan Essentials - US Small Business Administration offers business plan software. SBA.gov Business Plan
Business Plan Workbook - A step-by-step business plan workbook from MasterCard. Move ideas from your head to paper in an organized, clear, convincing manner - Business Plan Workbook doc
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - SCORE Local Workshops
Sample Business Plans by industry, free from Bplans.com - Create or browse business plans

​Free or low-cost one-on-one help

SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - Local Mentoring Request
CEO Roundtables - connect with your peers to grow your company - Grow Florida
Free business advice from SCORE via email - Over 13,000 mentors, find an expert

Innovation & Technology

CareerEdge - Training the next generation of skilled workers - Workforce Development
Springwise Access - Browse smart new business ideas, over 6,000 examples. - 3 Inspiring Business Ideas - Every Day
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​Small Business Saturday - Presented by American Express

Support small businesses, shop local - Your Playbook to promote your business!

Advertising Budgets

Calculating Your Ad Budget Q&A from Entrepreneur - How much you should spend
How to set an Advertising Budget from NFIB - Article - how much should you spend?
Free Marketing Plans to Download from Ask.com - Dozens of Marketing Plans

​Marketing 101: The Fundamentals

Florida Small Business Development Center at USF. - Free-No Cost Consulting (Growth Acceleration, Marketing Plans, Government Contracting, & Small Business Certification)​

​Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Opportunities to Advertise with Chamber products. - Publications and Advertising
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LinkedIn

Expand your network with a LinkedIn account - Join Here

facebook

Find new customers, connect with current ones - Create a Business Page​

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Hundreds of opportunities to connect with local businesses - Events Calendar
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Get paid online or with a smartphone

Swipe devices and other online payment methods - GoogleWallet | PayPal | Square

Create a Technology Plan for Your Small Business

Workshop sponsored by SCORE - Tech Made Simple Workshop

Tips for Improving Your Presentations

Tips for creating and delivering an effective presentation from Office Online - Tips Article​

Analyze Your Business

How do you stack up with your competition? Offered by US Small Business Administration - SizeUp Tool

Additional Resources: Florida Small Business Development Center at USF​

See something missing that could help other business owners, such as yourself? ​Please email us with your suggestions.

Our Sponsors

QUICK LINKS

Leadership Sarasota County
Sarasota Young Professionals Group
​CareerEdge Funders Collaborative 
Visit Sarasota County
EDC of Sarasota County
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1945 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941) 955-8187
communications@sarasotachamber.com

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  • Membership
    • Join the Chamber >
      • Membership Application
    • Member Login >
      • Member FAQs
    • Member Benefits >
      • Chamber Events
      • Ribbon Cuttings >
        • Ribbon Cutting Tips
      • Councils
      • Member2Member Discounts
      • Affinity Partners
      • Sponsorships
      • Notary and Certificate of Origin Services
      • Workforce Development
      • Business Connect Request
      • Business Resources >
        • Job Bank
        • Start Your Business
        • Grow Your Business
    • Public Policy >
      • Past Public Policy Support
      • Contact Your Rep
    • News & Publications >
      • Chamber News
      • Member News
      • Local Media
      • The Bridge Magazine
    • Awards & Recognition >
      • Past Small Business Awards Winners
      • Chair's Cup Award
    • Photo Gallery
  • Events
    • 2023 Small Business Awards
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Community Calendar
  • Programs
    • Young Professionals Group >
      • Join YPG
      • About YPG
      • YPG Council
      • YPG Photo Gallery
      • YPG Events >
        • YP Summit
    • Leadership Sarasota >
      • Adult Leadership
      • Youth Leadership
      • Engage Sarasota
      • Leadership Council
      • Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards
    • CareerEdge Funders Collaborative
    • Opportunities For All >
      • 2021 OFA Grant Awardees
      • OFA Photo Gallery
      • OFA In the News
  • About Us
    • About the GSCC
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Chamber Ambassadors
    • History
    • Live & Work >
      • Key Locations
      • Job Bank
      • Beaches & Destinations
      • Sarasota Accolades
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact
  • Business Directory