No small business or entrepreneurial venture is guaranteed success. The obstacles and challenges are innumerable, and the dedication and work required is not to be underestimated. What can make a success story truly remarkable, however, […]
Archives: Success Stories
Gemstone Media, Inc.
In 2018, George Birnbaum, CEO and Founder of Gemstone Media, visited the SBDC at UNF. He met with business consultant Cathy Hagan to develop a transition plan to buy out his business partner. Cathy provided […]
Worldwide Sportswear
For many businesses serving the hospitality, travel, or food and beverage industries, the COVID-19 pandemic proved disastrous. Many did not survive. Fortunately for Naresh Manek, president and owner of Worldwide Sportswear, the Florida Small Business […]
Global Strategies
Global Strategies is a woman-owned and operated consulting company with over 40 years of combined experience in accounting, budget development, audit preparation, and operational assessment and evaluation. Janelle Miley, CEO of Global Strategies originally sought […]
Flamingo Gardens – Botanical & Wildlife Sanctuary
Step into the enchanting world of Flamingo Gardens, a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary nestled in Davie, Florida. Keith Clark, the visionary Executive Director, has been instrumental in transforming this haven into a flourishing oasis […]
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Wicked Bao
Nathalie Wu always has a smile on her face. Her contagious energy and upbeat attitude can be a lesson of resolve and an inspiration for existing and aspiring small business owners who have challenge after […]
Safety Net International, LLC.
Michelle Walker, the founder, and CEO of Baby Barrier Pool Fence Company, has navigated numerous challenges and triumphs throughout her journey in the pool safety fencing industry. With a focus on manufacturing and distributing pool […]
Best Friends Start Wedding Pet Care Business; Land Shark Tank Deal
FairyTail Pet Care of Hillsborough County Kelly Nova and Ilana Karcinski have been best friends since they were 13. Having worked together in various jobs over the years, including the hospitality industry, and both having […]
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Finance, Therapy Consulting Practice Expands to Florida
Money Talks Tampa of Hillsborough County Latisha Christensen started on her entrepreneurial journey back in Baltimore, Maryland, where she first opened Money Talks Baltimore, a financial and therapeutic consulting practice. “Money Talks Tampa is where […]
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Parkside Harbor, LLC.
Parkside Harbor is a women’s clothing boutique owned by Catherine Mascitti. The idea of Parkside Harbor was born out of Catherine’s love of fashion and need for a boutique that was fashion forward but still […]