A one-stop center for starting, buying, growing or selling a business The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED), assists existing and emerging businesses in Pinellas county, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. One of the Florida SBDC offices at the USF St. Petersburg campus. Whether starting, buying, growing or selling a business, the Florida SBDC at USF has what entrepreneurs need to grow and succeed. Consultants can assist entrepreneurs in a variety of business areas, including: marketing, business certification, capital access, market diversification, developing strategic business plans, export services, and web optimization.