Monday's Afternoon Update
Nearly half of Florida voters cast ballots during early voting period
Numbers released by the state Division of Elections Monday show that nearly 6.42 million voters have either voted early or voted by mail. There are nearly 12.9 million active registered voters. More from the AP.
See also:
» Florida vote-by-mail request and early voting statistics
Sales and Marketing Advice
Stories sell! Just keep them short and focused on the buyer
Storytelling drives sales by drawing us in and captivating our imaginations. Telling stories demonstrates key points and provides insight. Storytelling can explain complex ideas and helps us see the value. More from Ron Stein.
How South Florida universities are revving up to be engines of innovation
South Florida’s colleges and universities have made the leap into experiential entrepreneurship education, with training and programs that go beyond the classroom, beyond the business plan contests, beyond the E-clubs. More from the Miami Herald.
Fort Lauderdale cigar-maker acquires Houston cigar company
Fort Lauderdale-based Tabacalera USA, the domestic operation of British tobacco company Imperial Brands, has acquired Serious Cigars of Houston, Texas, and created a new division. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Small Business Advice
Time to get an annual checkup - for your business
The reasons annual medical evaluations are so important for individuals are the same reasons annual evaluations are critical for small businesses. They allow entrepreneurs to identify areas with potential to be significant problems so they can address them early. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
Profile
Music Compound
Jenny Townsend’s passion for music and desire to offer aspiring musicians a place to play gave her the idea for Music Compound in 2009. Working with the Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, she created a business plan and developed a marketing strategy.
Education
Innovation and Trends at Florida's K-12 Schools
Florida’s K-12 education system is a key component of the state’s economy in at least two ways: Each school district is typically one of the largest employers in its county. In addition, the quality of education that the system provides is fundamental in developing the basic skills essential to a healthy local workforce.