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Small businesses are breaking up – with their banks In South Florida as well as around the nation, small business owners applying for the Paycheck Protection Program often struck out with big lenders like BofA or Wells-Fargo – even when they had been loyal customers. They had better luck with […]
GrowBiz aims to keep you up to date on opportunities and resources for South Florida small businesses navigating the economic impact of COVID-19. Here are a couple for the food/beverage and hospitality industry. FREE 6-WEEK INCUBATOR OFFERS TRAINING FOR FOOD BUSINESS SUCCESS Do you operate a food-based business in South […]
What a difference a year makes. Going into Labor Day weekend 2019, many small businesses in South Florida were looking to close out the year strong and budget for a growth year ahead. They were hiring in a tight labor market, with the unemployment rate hovering below 4%, and they […]
This week, Michael McCann will be throwing open the doors of his popular Vacillate Wine and Beer Bar and welcoming customers in, adhering to the county’s list of Covid-19 guidelines as well as his own high safety standards. “We are so happy to be opening up,” said McCann, as he […]
More than one in five small business owners – 21% – say they will have to close permanently if economic conditions do not improve within six months, according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business this month to assess the financial health of small businesses. About […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]