The Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week in the Big Bend Area focuses on the outstanding achievements and contributions made by minority businesses and the significant support given to minority business development by government and the corporate community. This event is organized annually and as a part of this celebration, the “Reggie Rolle Award” recipient is […]
en says “If only I had a …”? If so, Intuit may be able to grant their wish. Between November 14th and December 20th, small business owners can submit their wishes to Intuit’s Love Our Local Business program. A total of 15 wishes will be granted in time for the New Year. Share the good […]
The hot new field of technology startups faces a distressing problem: Women are so underrepresented in these companies’ leadership ranks that less than 10 percent of venture-backed startups are headed by women. 55 women will emerge from a new program, Empowering Women in Technology Startups, or eWiTS, ready to change these statistics — and the world. […]
Internet marketing as a small business owner sure has gotten more complex over the past few years. It used to be that direct mailers and newsletters were the way to go. Then you needed a website and an online presence. Now? Well, turns out it takes a bit of everything to be effective and small […]
I write Entrepreneur.com ‘s Young Entrepreneur column because I believe there are far too few resources directly addressing the nonacademic trials and tribulations young entrepreneurs face along their journey. Whenever possible, I encourage up-and-comers and established entrepreneurs to mentor the next generation of dream-seekers; for it is this insight and insider education that will provide […]
Creating economic opportunities to any existing business owners and perspective entrepreneurs through professional training, consulting and networking. Helping businesses start, grow and succeed are among the specialties that our Consultants will offer here at the Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University. We invite you to give us a call, set up an appointment […]
The 100-page business plan of yesteryear has been replaced by a briefer, pithier 2.0 version. Use the time you save writing to move past the planning phase and help your company take flight. Read More
Ask yourself, what are some key ways to cut costs for my small business? When a business owner asks this question, my first response is, “Is this what’s most important right now? Don’t get me wrong, though—reducing the amount of money flying out the door is a good strategy, and once I’m sure that slicing […]
TwinkleToes Shoe Boutique opened its doors in Tallahassee, Florida, November 2006 after I retired from the State of Florida. TwinkleToes managed very well, although personal funds were used to stock the business, not knowing there were resources available for small businesses. We managed to survive through 2008-09 when newspapers were released that stated we were […]
In 2012, Progress Energy Florida, Inc. began planning construction for a new operation center in Madison, Florida. The utility’s Real Estate and Sourcing personnel approached the Supplier Diversity & Business Development business unit and asked for recommendations on local. minority, small business contractors in North Florida that might be interested in bidding on the project. […]
