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The Keys to the Kingdom Unlocking What Success Means to You Over the past three decades in my career as an independent certified public accountant (CPA), I have worked with hundreds of small businesses as they have grown. They all…
In defining economic development, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) writes “no single definition incorporates all of the different strands of economic development.” Simply stated, defining what economic development is, can be complicated. However, IEDC also writes that economic development…
For most businesses, leasing space is a challenge and can be a positive or truly negative experience. Growing a business to the point where either the home or one-person office is too small is a huge step — mentally, emotionally…
If I am in an airport, in a cab or a rental, I make sure to call home to check-in. Or if I know my family is not available, I will use that time to catch up on emails and…
Even the most seasoned interviewers make mistakes. And those mistakes may be costing you the best talent. So, here are the Top 5 interviewer mistakes and our tips to help you avoid them. Mistake #1: Jumping to Conclusions The outcome…
The Vision of Video Marketing It is a problem we have all faced: Someone shares a video on Facebook or Twitter, you decide to watch it thinking you have two minutes to spare, and before you realize it, it has…
An Alliance with the Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts of America’s purpose is simple: Build the character and integrity of America’s youth and prepare them to become responsible adults. Or as better defined in the Scout Oath and Law, “responsible…
The Perils of Partnership The importance of written agreements with business “partners” “Partnership” and “joint venture” are terms often thrown around casually in business relationships, but they have very serious legal ramifications business executives frequently overlook. Under Florida Statue §…
Local Banker Vs. Online Lender One of the top benefits of using a community bank is personal, face-to-face contact. Today there are many options when applying for a mortgage loan. As Central Florida has expanded, so have the options of…
Inbound V. Outbound Marketing Gone are the days of door-to-door sales and cold calling, and it comes as no surprise when you think about how easy it is to block, scroll by or ignore advertisements. As you may have guessed,…