You have the business, you have the production, but you don’t have the people to make it all happen. Is this your business? Imagine you’ve landed a big government contracts but you can’t find enough workers to execute on it. Right now, the talent shortage is affecting companies globally. In […]
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Early-stage food entrepreneurs, apply now for Cultivate Small Business program
Calling all early-stage entrepreneurs running woman-, immigrant- or minority-owned food businesses: Are you hungry for knowledge, funding and individual coaching to help you build and grow your business? Florida SBDC at FIU Business has partnered with Santander Bank, N.A. to provide resources, capital, and mentorship to early-stage entrepreneurs in the […]
FSBDC AT FIU BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH TO OFFER NO-COST CONSULTING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
By Ellen Forman – Guest Contributor Expanding its strategic outreach and assistance to small businesses at the heart of their communities, FSBDC at FIU Business (FSBDC), the Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU Business, has partnered with the City of North Miami Beach and its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to […]
How to build a marketing mindset for success
The world of marketing is always changing, says Orlando Espinosa, of Emineo Media. As buyer expectations shift while technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, marketing cannot stand still. Yet, he says, marketing is often not top of mind for growing small businesses. If you want to see real […]
What makes your company investable by equity investors?
Is your company appropriate for venture capital investors? Ricardo Weisz, a Florida SBDC at FIU consultant, knows a thing or two about this topic. He’s been a business operator multiple times and has invested in dozens of startup companies over the years. First you need to determine that your company […]
Wells Fargo donates $20M to strengthen small businesses in Miami-Dade County
In a major investment in Miami-Dade County’s small business community, Wells Fargo announced today a $20 million grant to the Miami Foundation. Through the grant, the Miami Foundation’s largest grant ever, the nonprofit foundation will use the funding to support diverse small businesses and nonprofits through a combination of grants, […]
How to breathe new life into your brand
The end of the year is a great time to take stock of your small business, and Growbiz is here to help. It’s a good time to do a check-up on your brand, and it may be time for a refresh, said Orlando Espinosa, of Emineo Media, who gave a […]
Why do veterans make good entrepreneurs?
According to a study by the Small Business Administration, military veterans are 45 percent more likely to own a small business than non-veterans. While veterans represent 7.6 percent of the country’s population, they make up a larger percentage of business owners at 9.1 percent. In honor of Veterans Day, Growbiz asked […]
The pandemic shuttered Pandora’s events, but FSBDC at FIU opened the door to grant funds and more
There’s no escaping the pandemic’s pounding when you own an events company. Just ask Yesenia Leon. She runs Pandora Events, along with her co-founders Allison Burgos and Amy Alonso (pictured above). For more than 20 years, they have been putting on events large and small in South Florida and the […]
Mission accomplished: Gilchrist Law Firm faced down the pandemic with an action plan and expanded government contracting opportunities
To survive and then grow their business during the pandemic, the leaders of The Gilchrist Law Firm, a veteran-owned, award-winning small business headquartered in Coral Gables, employed an action-oriented approach, a key aspect of the military culture. They drew upon their initial success buildin up a government contracting arm of […]