Statement in the Congressional Record By Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen Chairman and Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, on behalf of myself and my colleague Senator Shaheen, I […]
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On January 16th, our Nation will celebrate the life of one of the most respected leaders of our time who stood against inequalities: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s most important accomplishment took place […]
The percentage of minority-owned businesses increased by 36.2 percent between 2007 and 2012, making up 44.1 percent of all Florida businesses (see Figure 1), which proportionately represents more than twice the state’s minority adult population […]
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Florida is leading all states in the rate of increase in the number of non-employer businesses, according to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. [1] Between 2013 and 2014, Florida’s number of […]
The impact of international trade in Florida is undeniable. International trade comprises 17 percent of Florida’s economy, with more than $153 billion in trade value moving through the state’s air and seaports each year. In […]
Cybersecurity Reality Cyber-attacks on small businesses are on the rise but many business owners still aren’t prepared to deal with potential breaches. Last year, 43 percent of all attacks worldwide were targeted at small businesses […]
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As Florida’s recovery continues, business owners are showing confidence in stability of the state’s economy, according to the Florida SBDC Network’s most recent annual survey of small business clients. Three quarters of those surveyed said […]
Florida’s middle market businesses are thriving, beating the national rate in year-over-year revenue growth during the 2nd quarter of 2016. That’s according to the “Middle Market Indicator” from the National Center for the Middle Market, […]
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 firms are mostly self-employed individuals whose […]
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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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