Small business owners, do you need more information to make better decisions about exporting? Of course you do, and a recent Webinar by Florida SBDC at FIU provided a wealth of good advice about how to do just that. Here are some of the resources available through Florida SBDC at […]
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For Jones Benitez Corporation, it’s all about building a company on a strong foundation
If you live in South Florida, you’ve likely walked on or driven over the work of Jones Benitez Corporation. Jones Benitez Corporation, or JBC, is a construction company specializing in highway and heavy civil construction projects. The company’s work has included highway bridge widening projects, sea wall reconstruction, roadway improvements […]
HVAC exporter NESI Solutions now focusing on Florida, with action plan in hand
Nesi Solutions, a small business founded in 2007 by Flor and Alfredo Utset, designs, implements and maintains HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems and building automation solutions for its commercial clients, using today’s technology to improve performance and energy savings while providing clean, comfortable air. Among its many services, NESI […]
Demand surges for manufacturer of specialized medical transport solutions
In the healthcare field, the ability to transport medical specimens quickly, safely and at the proper temperatures is essential because lives literally depend on it – especially during the global pandemic. The packaging of specimens such as blood cultures, organs, COVID test swabs and hopefully soon, vaccines, is critical to […]
Doctor Aromas spreads Hope and much more with growing home-perfuming business
When you walk into your home, can you smell the “Hope”? For Doctor Aromas, a North Miami-based small business that specializes in home perfuming, Hope is its biggest seller. Notes of lime, ginger, tea tree and rose waft through the air, via Doctor Aromas proprietary system that works through the […]
The faces of agility and resiliency: How small businesses are fighting back
With her indoor restaurant closed, Cheesburger Baby’s owner Stephanie Vitori sought out partnerships to help keep her business afloat. In addition to pivoting to takeout and delivery only at her location, she partnered with a bar to run their commercial kitchen, serving up Cheeseburger Baby’s delicious burgers and fries to […]
Many workers hope remote-work flexibility is here to stay. Here are some tips for success
Large and small businesses are finding interesting ways to keep employees engaged and feeling like they are part of the team while they are all still working from home. And amid the new reality, workers are expressing a desire to make the new arrangement work, even beyond the COVID-19 crisis. […]
Interested in local government contracting? We have some tips for you
“You need to dream big. Do not box yourself in, do not think things are not possible, “ said Ed Haynes, of Haynes Security Services. “But you have to prepare yourself for success.” This successful Miami-Dade small business owner prepared for the world of government contracting with the help of […]
Against the odds, Cheeseburger Baby owner says ‘I’m going to find a way’
The year 2020 kicked off like a winner for Cheeseburger Baby. The Super Bowl, the Miami International Boat Show and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival were huge for the small Miami Beach business known for its tasty classic-style burgers and accompaniments that have served celebrities, residents, workers and […]
Look for veterans to help lead our economic recovery
On this Veterans Day, we honor our veterans and their families for their tremendous sacrifices for our country and its people. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service. We’re here to also make the case that now more than ever, it is also the time to […]
