Brock Fazzini: Coffee, tea, and trees
His business model with nonprofits spurs growth By Ashley Cisneros A slow economy didn’t stop Brock E. Fazzini from entering the saturated coffee market three years ago. Neither did the bankruptcy sustained by his parent company. Instead of being put off by a sluggish economic outlook, the 24-year-old CEO has led Fazzini’s Coffee & Tea to [...]
After Hours: Jo Shott—A runner with a purpose
Some people run away from their problems. Not Jo Shott. She chases her challenges to the finish line. Shott is a competitive runner, and when she’s in a race—or just running for the fun of it— the promise of finishing fills her with an exhilaration that is difficult to put into words. “I love running,” she says. [...]
A ‘temporary’ solution to increased business: Hiring temporary employees can get you over a bump in business
Experts tell us the economy is in recovery. They also admit that hiring will probably be the last economic indicator to improve. If you are uncertain if you should hire (or rehire) employees, even though business is picking up, consider an alternative: temporary employees. These employees can be used for special projects or to address increased [...]
A quick cash-flow solution
When cash is short, consider invoice funding Is this scenario familiar? Your customers are late in paying their invoices, making you short on cash, and the bank isn’t making any short-term loans. At the same time, your employees expect to be paid on time. What do you do? You might consider a short-term option called accounts-receivable funding, [...]
Greening your business: How sustainability can add more green to your bottom line
By Robyn A. Friedman The staff at American Electrical Contracting Inc. believes in sustainability. They monitor the thermostat, use occupancy sensors to cut the lights in unoccupied areas of their 12,000-square-foot building, have energy-efficient lighting, and recycle not only the firm’s trash but also old lamps and wire removed from completed client retrofits. “We started going green [...]
7 tips to monetize your social media efforts
Everybody has to get dressed each morning. Jason Sadler is no exception. But what makes Jason Sadler different from everyone else is that he gets paid to get dressed. Sadler is the head honcho—CEO and founder, if you will—of iwearyourshirt.com, a company that can best be described as a walking, talking social-media billboard business. The business [...]
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CFF announces upcoming Great Strides walk events
17 March 2010
Five Great Strides walks are scheduled to take place in April and May around the greater Jacksonville area. The walks are fundraising events for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), which has a goal of raising $305,000. The walks will take place in Clay County, Atlantic Beach, St. Augustine, downtown Jacksonville, and Fernandina Beach. Last year’s walks [...]
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BSEC to host low-cost workshops
17 March 2010
Beaver Street Enterprise Center (BSEC) will host several low-cost workshops for entrepreneurs. To make reservations, contact Selisa Grimes at 904-265-4700 or sgrimes@bsecenter.net. • “How to overcome call reluctance when your business in one the line.” Friday, March 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15. Speaker Steve McCann, author of Client-Conscious Prospecting for Today’s Small Business [...]
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Bottle Snugglers wins 2 industry awards
16 March 2010
Bottle Snugglers (www.bottlesnugglers.com), the original plush stuffed animal feeding-time helpers, has earned two top industry awards: the iParenting Media Award and the PTPA Award. Both are based on ratings by a panel of parents who individually test each product. “Our first year has been very exciting, and to win these two awards is a huge bonus,” [...]
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JAX small business owners among SBA’s 2010 champions
16 March 2010
A number of Jacksonville small business owners and managers are among those the Small Business Administration’s North Florida District Office is honoring as small business champions. An Orlando business owner, Waymon Armstrong, was named 2010 Small business Person of the year. Armstrong is the CEO of Engineering and Computer Simulations, Inc (ECS). He has been invited [...]
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‘Riding into History’ returns to World golf village May 15
13 March 2010
Riding Into History, a premier motorcycle event, will return to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine on May 15, 2010. Author and motorcycle traveler Clement Salvadori will be the Grand Marshal of the event. The event will feature charity rides, a Concours d’Elegance, the Biker’s Ball, and the Historic Ride. Proceeds from Riding Into History [...]
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Delaney to speak on new Florida economy
13 March 2010
John Delaney, president of University of North Florida, will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership, the economic development division of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event will be March 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Delaney will speak on how the region can create a [...]
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National Small Business Week to celebrate biz owners
13 March 2010
Small business owners are invited to attend the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week where the nation’s top entrepreneurs will be hailed during events held May 23-25, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Interested parties can register online at www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com where additional information is available. The event will also be Web cast live at the [...]
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How Debbie Burgess takes a ‘second ride’ in her specialized consignment shop
12 March 2010
By Ashley Feit When Debbie Burgess lost her high-paying, financial services job, she never dreamed it would lead her to Debbie Burgess opening her own business. Like many people, Burgess thought she would one day retire from her corporate America job and live comfortably ever after. She went through the emotions that most people experience when losing [...]
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Four locals to be feted during Women’s History Month
11 March 2010
Four local women who have made outstanding contributions to the Jacksonville community have been selected for recognition by the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women as 2010 Women’s History Month honorees. The women are: • Jeannie Blaylock, co-anchor at First Coast News, • Jessie-Lynne Kerr, veteran reporter with The Florida Times-Union, • Jacqueline Nash, retired licensed clinical social [...]
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SBDC offers business exploration workshop
11 March 2010
The Small business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida will present a workshop on exploring a career as a small business owner. “Are You an entrepreneur? Will be offered March 23 from 5: 30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center at 1300 Duval St. in St. Augustine. This workshop will [...]
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