Learn how to start or grow a business through the NW Florida BIC web portal!

1. National BusinessInformation Clearinghouse The World of Business. Translated. 401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100 • Pensacola, Florida 32501 Phone: 850.473.7814 • http://fgnw.natbic.org

2. What is the BIC? U.S. Department of Labor National Business Information Clearinghouse Free on-line business information resource Targets new/existing business in NWFL Responds to need for information on 3 M’s & T of money, markets, management, technology Primary sponsors:

3. BIC: supporting small business in NWFL

4. Vision for BIC To capture relevant business information, making it available to small and emerging businesses and prospective entrepreneurs in order to encourage economic growth in Northwest Florida.

5. Sal Gomez, Founder “The American Dream provides….the inspiration to start and build a business, but what has been lacking has been a source of sound fundamental advice on precisely how to get that done. (BIC) was designed to be that source…”

6. What makes BIC unique? Resources are customized for Northwest Florida Every entry is pre-screened Business directory is tailored to NWFL Online training videos use top local and national business experts Search engine points to area providers Forum and event calendar are localized

7. BIC Objectives Economic development of Northwest Florida    Make BIC useful and applicable to NWFL businesses    Partner with other local initiatives

8. Goals in NWFL Provide information for new and existing businesses specific to NWFL Start up businesses new to NWFL Assist existing businesses seeking resources and information Use the Internet as a medium Broad reach: accessible from anywhere in the U.S. Rapid acceptance Economical way to reach large numbers Flexible

9. http://fgnw.natbic.org

10. The 3 M’s and T

11. 3 M’s & T: Articles on Business Topics

12. To access an article:

13. Access articles on 100’s of topics

14. What’s New….

15. Customized Information Search

16. Find Resources and Demographic data:

17. Provides the option to choose a locality…

18. To obtain local resource links

19. Or simply enter the zip code for local demographic data.

20. Training Videos:

21. Top local and national trainers….

22. Links to training on essential topics

23. A customized search engine….

24. Provides instant access for research

25. An event calendar……

26. Disaster Planning Information

27. Business Directory, Blog, & more!

28. Thank you to our Local BIC Partners The Florida Small Business Development Network Florida’s Great Northwest

29. Thank you for your support! For additional information, please contact: Sue A. Evans, Small Business Resource Specialist 401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100 Pensacola, Florida 32501 PHONE: 850.473.7814 • CELL: 850.375.0338 http://fgnw.natbic.org • EMAIL: sevans@natbic.org