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 University […]
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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 businesses comprise 98.9 […]
Economic Outlook: Florida’s Recovery Continues
By: Dr. Rick Harper, UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity Florida’s economic recovery continues, albeit at a somewhat slower pace in recent months. Some 1.2 million jobs have been added to nonfarm payrolls since employment […]
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Florida’s Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Department of Veterans Affairs projects that more than one million service members will leave the military between 2011 and 2016. For many veterans, entrepreneurship proves to be the next logical step in their career […]
The Missing Millennial Entrepreneurs
By Daniel 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, and, in 2012, […]
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 I’ve met with senior teams over the […]
Lessons from Dr. Kirby: Creating a Culture of Innovation
By Morgan Milbradt On August 4 I 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 Florida SBDC Network. The focus […]
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Achieve Success In the Workplace By Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur
The entrepreneurial spirit doesn’t just apply to those who are starting businesses, it also applies to individuals inside organizations. Creativity and innovation are key to business acumen when creating a culture of adaptability and growth. Leveraging […]
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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, Florida’s small businesses could face another challenge to their bottom […]
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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 year’s Small Business […]
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