Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed
Franchising is one pathway to entrepreneurship that many people find attractive, but the first step is finding the best franchise fit. In recessionary times, interest in franchising typically sees an uptick and that is true now, amid the global COVID-19 crisis. However, choosing the right franchise is one of the […]
Down at Mile Marker 81½ in Islamorada, Florida Keys Brewing Company is quite the gathering spot, with dozens of hand-crafted beers, Cornhole contests and live music on tap at its colorful tasting room and beer garden. The craft microbrewery serves up a unique Keys-y vibe, where you can hoist a […]
We’re not sure yet that the newly remote workforce is here to stay in a big way after the pandemic is behind us. Yet, recent surveys and studies point out that the trend not going away anytime soon. A survey by Harvard Business School economists found that one in six […]
Now more than ever, strategically and comprehensively managing your cash flow can keep your small business alive and help it grow again. A recent report from LendingTree found that the Miami metro area ranked fifth in the nation for the highest number of small businesses with less than one month’s worth of […]
To grow a successful food business, start with the right ingredients but be prepared to make adjustments to the recipe for best results. Count on Yaeli Merenfeld, owner of Anny’s Bread Factory, to do just that. Yaeli Merenfeld is a serial entrepreneur in the food business, with a passion for […]
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration issued new guidance through Frequently Asked Questions aimed at helping small businesses with forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and their lenders navigate the rules around maximum loan forgiveness. The new PPP FAQs come as the Aug. 8 deadline to apply for a […]
While South Florida may hopefully be spared from the worst of Hurricane Isaias if current projections hold, it’s a good reminder about the importance of disaster planning. And remember, disaster planning is to prepare your business for any kind of disaster, including pandemics. In addition to fighting COVID-19 wrath on […]
Another round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is likely on the way to help small businesses impacted by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Exactly what that relief funding will look like exactly is still a matter of Capitol Hill debate. But at this time, it looks like […]
For small business owners fighting for survival in the pandemic economy, “we’re holding our own” is the new “we’re doing great.” That’s what it’s all about — doing what you can to survive this crisis and setting your business up for better times on the other side, whatever that may […]
Here’s the lowdown on several relief funding programs still taking applications. If you live in Miami-Dade, applications are open for a loan that gives priority to small businesses that have not received federal or state stimulus aid to recover from the economic wallop of COVID-19. The RISE Miami-Dade Fund is […]