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| 10/10/2016

Gov. Scott activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for small businesses

The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced physical or economic damage during the storm and recovery efforts. The application period is from today through November 11, 2016. Full story here.

Sales and Marketing Advice
Why ‘consideration' is the most important part of your buyer's journey

It’s hard to argue that before someone buys your product or service they must be aware it exists. Because of that first step, many businesses believe that is the most important rung on the buyer’s journey. More from Ron Stein.

Post-hurricane, how to avoid unscrupulous contractors

Floridians needing repairs to businesses or homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew must be aware of the risks in hiring unlicensed or unscrupulous contractors. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

UWF business internships benefit community, students

Since 2013, the UWF College of Business has emphasized internships and other employment opportunities as part of its mission. The effort already has delivered results. The college placed 64 students in internships last summer. More from the Pensacola News Journal.

Small Business Advice
Why managers can never show anger in the workplace

Think of emotions as windows that allow employees to see things about the manager that cannot always be seen in the words they use. Too often, managers use words that sound great but are not honest, and many employees can see right through them. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Business Basics
Protect yourself

Considering the time and money you’ve expended to get your business off the ground, it makes sense to protect it. Business asset protection can take many forms depending on the nature and size of your business and the assets you wish to protect.

» More from Florida Small Business.

Business Profile
Caribé Exotic Juice

While undergraduates at the University of Miami, Cristian F. Robiou and Luis Solis wondered why larger beverage companies did not source fruits from the Caribbean and Latin America to make natural juices favored by Hispanic consumers. That question was the intellectual genesis of Caribé.