The type of firms in Florida is changing, with non-employer firms, or firms without any paid employees, increasingly representing a larger percentage share. Per the U.S. Census Bureau, non-employer...
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Florida Small Business Job Impact
This article is a series as part of the 2016 State of Small Business Report: Small Business and Its Impact on Florida, a report developed by the Florida SBDC Network in collaboration with the...
Florida’s Economic Overview
This article is a series as part of the 2016 State of Small Business Report: Small Business and Its Impact on Florida, a report developed by the Florida SBDC Network in collaboration with the...
Florida: The Big Small Business State
By Michael W. Myhre CEO and Network State Director, Florida SBDC Florida is a big small business state and our state’s leaders understand that they are the engine to economic prosperity. Small...
The Missing Millennial Entrepreneurs
ByDaniel Wilmoth, PhD, U.S. SBA Office of Advocacy Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook 12 years ago, on February 4, 2004, while still in college. He dropped out, moved the company to Silicon Valley,...
Leaders should find, maximize wins
By: Quint Studer, Founder of the Studer Community Institute(As published in the Pensacola News Journal) Senior executives should learn to enjoy a win every now and then. When Ive met with senior...
Lessons from Dr. Kirby: Creating a Culture of Innovation
By Morgan Milbradt On August 4I had the pleasure of attending an event offered in partnership by the University of West Florida Center for Entrepreneurship, the Studer Community Institute, and the...
Achieve Success In the Workplace By Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur
The entrepreneurial spirit doesnt just apply to those who are starting businesses, it also applies to individuals inside organizations. Creativity and innovation arekey to business acumen when...
As new overtime rule nears, Florida businesses should make necessary preparations
By: Michael W. Myhre Fact: small businesses are more adversely impacted economically and bear a larger burden from regulations than large businesses. Beginning December 1, Floridas small businesses...
SBA Chief Urges Respect, Support for Small Businesses
By Rhonda Abrams Since 1963, the first week of May has been designated by the President of the United States as a time to celebrate entrepreneurs. To mark the start of this years Small Business Week,...