South Florida Entrepreneurs: How Jaison’s Apex Accelerator Strategies Can Skyrocket Your Business!

DIVERSIFIED GAME

Palm Beach Entrepreneurs: How Jaison’s Apex Accelerator Strategies Can Skyrocket Your Business!

On today's episode of Diversified Game we are joined by J.J. Raju from Apex Accelerators. APEX Accelerator provides free, confidential consulting and guidance to entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on government contracting and technology commercialization. Connect with JJ: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaisonjraju/ Apex Accelerator Florida: https://www.flapex.org/ Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/PrepareforyourfirsttriptoAfricaudemy Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified Introduction to APEX Accelerator @ 0:00 JJ Raju introduces himself as an APEX Accelerator consultant at Florida Atlantic University, part of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. He explains that APEX Accelerator provides free, confidential consulting and guidance to entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on government contracting and technology commercialization. JJ's Background and Experience @ 10:36 JJ shares his personal background and journey, from starting in elementary education to eventually working in business incubators, small business consulting, supplier diversity certification, and finally joining the APEX Accelerator program. He describes his passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages of growth. Certifications and Government Contracting @ 14:40 JJ provides an overview of the different certification programs available, both in the private sector (e.g. NMSDC, WBE) and the public sector (e.g. 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB). He advises entrepreneurs to carefully research the market and their eligibility before pursuing certifications, as the process can be complex and time-consuming. Networking and Business Development @ 58:44 JJ emphasizes the importance of networking and business development, especially for companies looking to work with the federal government. He discusses the value of visiting Washington, D.C. and attending industry events to build relationships and stay informed on opportunities. Free Resources and Learning Opportunities @ 1:02:15 JJ recommends several free online resources, such as YouTube channels and webinars, that entrepreneurs can use to learn more about government contracting and small business development. He encourages people to take advantage of the free services offered by APEX Accelerator and the SBDC network. Recap and Next Steps @ 1:06:57 JJ summarizes the key services and support available through the APEX Accelerator and SBDC, and provides contact information for entrepreneurs in the Broward and Palm Beach areas to connect with his team.