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Community banks aim to fill small business lending void
A new study from Dun and Bradstreet and Pepperdine University says greater demand exists in Florida for small business loans than in other states, but a lower percentage of loans are approved. Community banks in Southwest Florida, though, say they have been busy lending, and believe small banks will meet the demand. More from SRQ Magazine.
New distribution center for Port Canaveral breaks ground in Titusville
The Titusville Logistics Center, a cargo handling facility serving Port Canaveral, broke ground Monday morning. The first building in the 320-acre complex will be a 246,000-square-foot warehouse leased by the port More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Column: Make good business a habit, not a chore
By gaining a better understanding of your bad habits, it can make it easier to implement a healthier, more productive alternative. In my example, the old habit was to handle pressing business tasks, which ultimately limited my time to handle patient needs. More at Florida Today.
Four Florida cities lead nation in cash home sales
Miami and three other Florida cities lead the nation when it comes to all-cash real estate transactions. The research firm RealtyTrac said the three other cities which had the highest share of home sales in cash of any metro area in the nation in June were Homosassa Springs, Naples and Vero Beach. More at CBS Miami.
Small Business Advice
Deal with setbacks in a positive manner, then move on
Being a manager has its up and downs. There is no question about that. However, when you have a setback, you need to turn it around quickly. No one wants to be around or follow a person who is feeling sorry for themselves. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
Florida Small Business
Plan It
While nothing quite matches the exhilaration of buttonholing friends and family with the words “Wait ’til you hear this great idea I’ve come up with for a new business,” if you want to be taken seriously by probable funding sources you will need to have more than enthusiasm and a fabulous idea — you will need to write a formal business plan.
» More from Florida Small Business
Business Profile
Symptify is a Virtual Doctor
As emergency physicians, Symptify’s co-founders have seen many people make needless and costly ER visits after “Googling” their symptoms online. Symptify is a virtual doctor. It helps users figure out causes for their symptoms, what to do about them and where to go for help.
» More from the Miami Herald
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