Say ‘Hello’ to your SBLY 2012
Why Chad Perce was chosen as your 2012 Small Business Leader of the Year (SBLY) By Wendy Bautista Chad Perce, CEO and co-founder of iMethods (www.imethodsinc.com) and your Small Business Leader of the Year for 2012, began his business education before he could drive when he launched his first startup—a neighborhood lawn care empire in [...]
Cash vs. Taxes
Think differently to save cash instead of saving taxes this year By Greg Crabtree, CPA Every business owner knows the drill; you made a profit this year so you need to spend your cash to save on taxes. Try to think differently this upcoming year to “save cash” not “save taxes.” The inherent flaw in [...]
After Hours: Keith Johnson—Kickin’ it for fun
While it may be something we all played in our childhood, kickball is more than that for Keith Johnson, CPA, owner of Keith E. Johnson CPA PA. “I think the last time I played kickball before I started playing in this league Jimmy Carter was president,” jokes Johnson. “But I find it a great way [...]
Best foot forward
Five ‘musts’ for creating a great first impression for your employee By Polly White To paraphrase an old saying, employees are not your greatest asset—great employees are your greatest asset. Whether your organization is large or small, make sure you set the stage for their success by creating a positive first impression by implementing these [...]
Improve employee performance
5 ways to achieve greater success from your employees By Jolly Backer Employee performance is an issue that concerns every entrepreneur. While a high employee-turnover rate can be costly to a business, so is having employees who don’t work up to their potential, or who have lackluster job performance. Just about every business across the [...]
Which new policies or procedures is your small business implementing for 2012?
With the new year upon us, we wanted to know if you are making any changes in 2012. . “After 5+ years, I’m opening an office; adding specialized marketing, branding and consulting services, and more interns; and partnering with trusted colleagues on items I am not always able to work on, but some clients may [...]
SBA Office of Advocacy releases small business profiles for all 50 states
27 January 2012
The Office of Advocacy released the annual Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories. This is the 16th year Advocacy has published a state-by-state profile of American small business for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The profiles are an invaluable resource for small businesses, legislators, academics, government officials, and [...]
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Goldshine named president of Finlay Management
27 January 2012
Multifamily industry veteran Jeffrey A. Goldshine, who has been responsible for the management of over 60,000 units in his 35-year career, has been appointed president of Finlay Management, Inc. Immediate past president and company founder Chris Finlay made the announcement and will remain with the Jacksonville, Fla. based firm as chairman and CEO. The Finlay [...]
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IRS online tax center offers tools and resources for small businesses and self-employed
27 January 2012
Need answers to tax questions, educational materials or tools to help you run your business? Then check out the IRS’s Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center on its website. This one-stop shop offers extensive resources and online tools to help small businesses and self-employed persons by providing resources such as: •Small business forms and publications [...]
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Trima Mobile bus to visit Jacksonville
27 January 2012
The Blood Alliance (TBA) welcomes the Trima Mobile bus on its nationwide tour, scheduled to be at The Blood Alliance (7595 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256) Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. – noon. The Trima Accel Automated Blood Collection System offers blood donors the opportunity to donate specific components of blood rather than the traditional [...]
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Women’s History Month seeking nominees
26 January 2012
The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for women who have made lasting contributions to the Jacksonville community. Four local women will be selected as poster honorees celebrating Women’s History Month in March and recognized at a reception at the University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library. This year’s theme [...]
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Community leaders congratulate Web.com on growth plans
26 January 2012
Mayor Alvin Brown, JAXUSA Partnership, a division of the JAX Chamber, and community leaders congratulated Web.com Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WWWW) today on its plans to create more than 200 new jobs during the next two years, with a majority of the new positions slated for its Jacksonville headquarters. “It is encouraging to see growth in [...]
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First Wednesday Art Walk Feb. 1
26 January 2012
Join Downtown Jacksonville galleries and museums, as well as cultural venues, restaurants and businesses for the First Wednesday Art Walk on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 5-9 p.m. rain or shine. This month’s free event, titled, The Vintage Years, features more than 15 live music and performance venues, more than 7 hot spots open after 9 [...]
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USCM national meeting Feb. 23
26 January 2012
Led by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the nation’s mayors will hold its National Leadership Meeting on Exports, Ports as Key to Job Creation in Jacksonville from Thursday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, Feb. 25 to develop a national agenda to expand exports and modernize the nation’s ports. Hosted by [...]
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Metro Diner to open 3rd location
25 January 2012
Metro Diner is targeting a Feb. 13 opening for its first-ever location in Jacksonville’s beaches community. The new Metro Diner location takes over 4,000-square feet of space formerly occupied by Rite Spot restaurant and The Spot Bar at 1534 Third Street North in Jacksonville Beach. In April 2011, Metro Diner expanded by opening its second [...]
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Leadership Jacksonville accepting applications for CLE 2012
25 January 2012
Leadership Jacksonville, a program that develops youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, announces it is now accepting applications for the Collegiate Leadership Experience (CLE) Class of 2012. The program is a unique opportunity for college students to interact with community leaders, network with professionals, go behind the scenes to explore difficult issues facing the [...]
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