The U.S. Small Business Administration just named the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) its National SBDC of the Year. That’s one winner out of nearly 1,000 centers across the country. This isn’t a participation trophy. The SBA awards this honor annually during National Small Business Week. To […]

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These days, the small business world is a very competitive landscape. You can’t launch a company, make it excel, and expect customers to flock to you and find success. I know that personally. One tip to help your small business excel is to avoid spreading yourself too thin and trying to tackle too many goals […]

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As small businesses gear up for 2025, recent data highlights how the 2024 U.S. General Election is influencing small business predictions and decision-making across industries. Fiverr, the global platform reshaping freelance work, recently surveyed 1,001 U.S. small business owners to gauge their sentiments and concerns for the coming year. The findings shed light on economic […]

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In a significant economic development, U.S. inflation has fallen to a 3-year low. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices rose by 2.5% over the 12 months ending in August, down from July’s 2.9%. This decline is primarily driven by falling gasoline prices, signaling a potential shift in the Federal […]

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(Image from the New York Post/Goldman Sachs) As we approach the 1st 2024 Presidential Debate between Vice-President Harris and you know who on September 10th, a significant initiative has emerged in Times Square. Specifically, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices has unveiled a new small business billboard on Times Square urging ABC News and it’s […]

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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index hit its peak for 2024 in June, reaching 91.5, a slight increase from the previous month. This marks the 30th consecutive month below the historical average of 98. That said, small business owners continue to remain apprehensive about the economy for the remainder of the year. NFIB Small Business […]

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I’m a small business owner and an entrepreneur. What I’m not? A diplomat. Because I refuse to engage in “the dance.” The dance being the thing that often happens when one party wants to tell the other party how he or she feels about something…but dances around it for too many minutes. I can’t do […]

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  Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? If so, you know about the phrase, “Winter is Coming.” But if you’re like me and you didn’t watch the series, you need to know the meaning of the phrase. From Game of Thrones Wiki: “’Winter Is Coming’” is the motto of House Stark, one of […]

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If you’re thinking about starting a small business, or you already own one, join the U.S. Small Business Administration- @SBAgov  on Twitter-May 4th at Noon ET. This chat is part of National #SmallBusinessWeek, and the SBA team, along with numerous small business experts, will be sharing tips and resources to help small business owners and […]

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