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 your 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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Chamber announces new hires
09 March 2010
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce has hired three new staff members. Robin Shelly has been hired as the director of marketing, Dawn Adams as the director of finance, and Kelly Gerlach has been promoted to the director of events from her previous position as event manager. “Our new team members bring with them a wealth [...]
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SBA Office of Advocacy: Small business creates 65% of net new jobs
09 March 2010
Over a recent 15-year period, small businesses created some 65% of the net new jobs in the private sector, according to conservative estimates cited in a new report from the SBA Office of Advocacy. In An Analysis of Small Business and Jobs, (www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs359tot.pdf) Advocacy economist Brian Headd notes that many of the new jobs are in [...]
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2010 Women in Business Awards Finalists announced
09 March 2010
Women Business Owners of North Florida along with the Diamond Sponsor, the Professional Women’s Council of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, have announced the 2010 finalists for the Women in Business Awards. The Award Winners will be named at the 24th annual awards luncheon March 24, at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel in Jacksonville. The Annual [...]
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JaxREIA to host annual spring bus tour and workshop
09 March 2010
Jacksonville Real Estate Investors’ Association (JaxREIA), a nonprofit real estate investment association, will hold its 15th Annual Spring Educational Bus Trip, a tour of investment properties and a workshop on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 – 28. According to Kristina Obenza, JaxREIA executive director, the bus tour weekend begins with a Saturday seminar on purchase strategies, [...]
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Shoppes to redefine district as Town Center
09 March 2010
The Shoppes of Avondale will become part of the City of Jacksonville’s Town Center Program, according to Dianne Garcia, president of The Shoppes of Avondale Merchants Association. She said the 85-year-old shopping area meets the City’s Town Center restoration guidelines, which state a retail area must be at least 30 years old and must have [...]
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NSBA, SBEA release small business exporting da
09 March 2010
According to a recent survey, nearly half of small-business respondents said they would consider exporting their goods or services if the most significant challenges and barriers were addressed. The National Small Business Association (NSBA) and Small Business Exporters Association (SBEA)—a council of NSBA—has released the 2010 Small Business Exporting Survey on the state of exporting [...]
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Gifted Cork celebrates first anniversary
09 March 2010
The Gifted Cork, a retail wine and gift store specializing in wines from around the world and gifts related to wines, is celebrating its first anniversary. The store officially opened on Feb. 27, 2009. “The first year was about what was expected,” said store owner Jeanne Maron. “I stuck to the business model I created in [...]
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Agency grand opening announced
09 March 2010
Eveson Allstate agency (www.Allstate.com/DebEveson) will have a grand opening event March 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be at 12525 Philips Hwy, Suite 206, Jacksonville, and will feature refreshments, prizes, networking, and the opportunity to meet team members. The insurance agency is owned by Deborah A. Eveson, 904-400-6450.
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Plus-size consignment store opens
08 March 2010
A new consignment store aimed at plus-sized figures has opened in San Marco Square. My Best Friend’s Closet, 2002 San Marco Blvd., will have a soft opening March 27-28, and will feature a grand opening event on April 1. The store features clothes, jewelry, and shoes for size 14 and above.
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Amelia Island Plantation hires new sales manager
08 March 2010
Laura Hoffman has joined Amelia Island Plantation (www.aipfl.com) as its new regional sales manager, covering business accounts in various regions in the Southwest and Southeast. Hoffman most recently worked for the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Fernandina Beach, where she held the Sales and Marketing Management position. Her prior experience at Sandestin Golf and Beach [...]
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