Every business knows the importance of staying current in the marketplace. Well cyber-thieves and scammers are no exception! They take every opportunity to add to their repertoire, refresh their schemes to hijack your legitimate business operations, and make more money for themselves. For business owners, this is […]
Read On →Updated April 2020 to include resources to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. United We Stand! Regardless of the type or size of your business, your ability to take immediate action in times of crisis is crucial. Whether you are a business owner or leader, many […]
Read On →Unless we time travel, foresight is blind; only hindsight is 20/20! Operating a business, we make decisions every day and accept that a certain amount of risk comes with the territory. Fortunately, as leaders we can use all our senses to get by – including common sense […]
Read On →Annually, the Jim Moran Institute hosts a conference for small business owners and leaders with opportunities for them to learn, share and network. This year, the Florida SBDC Network will be co-hosting this event from June 26 – 28 at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes in Florida. […]
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Small business owners often wear many hats. As leaders, if they are not working in their business, they are working on the business. Because every waking moment is precious, some of these hard-working entrepreneurs mistakenly believe taking time off for personal reasons or professional development is a […]
Read On →For many entrepreneurs, our business is not just our livelihood, it’s like a cherished family member. It represents our current hopes and dreams, as well as being key to realizing our personal and professional future. As its Guardian, it’s no surprise we do our best to protect […]
Read On →People sometimes ask what it’s like to be a business owner or entrepreneur? For those of us fortunate enough to choose this path, we can agree there is a sense of both trepidation and accomplishment in being your own boss and having a say in your own […]
Read On →Have you ever signed up for a free event and not showed up? How about receiving a complimentary voucher for a meal at a local restaurant and not using it before it expired? On the other hand, has your business ever sponsored an educational program at no-cost […]
Read On →Every business is a “living” entity. As such, there are internal processes and functions which are critical for the life of the organization to continue, and others which the business can survive without, at least in the short term. The key is knowing the difference – and […]
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