March 19, 2024

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| 5/23/2016

Rural areas sorely lacking in new business formation

Americans in small towns and rural communities are dramatically less likely to start new businesses than they have been in the past. Experts warn that this trends could be self-perpetuating and endanger the very life of rural economies in the years to come. "Capital chases high-growth ideas, and high-growth ideas tend to be concentrated in areas of a highly educated and highly skilled workforce," said Manuel Adelino, an economist at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. More from the Washington Post.

Central Florida manufacturers turn to trendy 3D printing

Uses for 3D printing are exploding, as more people tinkering with the technology have turned out items ranging from controversial plastic guns to widely hailed prosthetic limbs in Orlando. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

How the Seminole Tribe came to rock the Hard Rock empire

Founded in 1971 as memorabilia-filled cafe hangouts for cool-seeking baby boomers, Orlando-based Hard Rock International was purchased by the tribe in 2007 from British gaming and leisure company Rank Group Plc. More from the Miami Herald.

Naomi Whittel: From entrepreneur to Twinlab CEO

In only a few years, Naomi Whittel has reached a point in her career that takes some people a lifetime. How the 42-year-old Boca Raton woman rose from entrepreneur to CEO is a story of dedication, leadership and concern for the consumer. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Small Business Advice
The right way to deal with an upset customer

When you argue with a customer, you never “win.” Doing so only drives a wedge between the customer and the business. Blaming an upset customer for anything stops all communication and almost guarantees they will become a spokesperson for how bad your business is. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Around the State
Room to Grow

florida Universal has been nibbling into Walt Disney World’s market share by investing hundreds of millions of dollars in new attractions, hotels and a water park. But Universal had a long-term problem: It didn’t own enough land. Now the theme park has plenty of room to grow.

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Small Business Basics
Get Organized

cameras Now that your business plan, if not finished, is at least underway, you can begin the process of actually building your business: deciding how it will be structured, giving it a name, selecting a location and securing any necessary permits and licenses.

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