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Small Business Owner Alert! Urgent filing requirement by January 1, 2025.
Who needs to file under the Corporate Transparency Act? Learn key filing requirements, deadlines, and steps to stay compliant in this straightforward guide.
The Day After Thanksgiving: When Everyone Calls Their CFO
Why does everyone call their CFO the day after a holiday? Learn the key reasons and strategies CFOs use to manage this high-pressure time effectively.
Visa Gift Cards and Hurricanes: A Hospitality Workforce Lesson
Discover how a $30,000 Visa gift card initiative became a lifeline for Tampa Bay’s hospitality workers after hurricanes disrupted their livelihoods.
The Looming ‘Silver Tsunami’: What Florida’s Aging Population Means for Business and Policy
Florida’s aging population is skyrocketing, creating challenges in housing, transportation, and retirement planning. Discover how businesses can innovate to meet these demands and turn demographic shifts into opportunities. Are you ready to adapt and lead?
Multiple Bites of the Apple: How Business Owners Are Cashing in Beyond the Sale
Discover how entrepreneurs turn a single business sale into multiple paydays! From rollups to strategic acquisitions, explore real-world examples of the “second bite of the apple” and learn why staying involved post-sale can lead to even greater rewards.
Should Your Business Take a Slice Out of Florida’s Market?
Why is Mountain Mike’s Pizza entering the Florida market, and what can business professionals learn from this bold move? The crispy, curly pepperoni might be the talk of the town, but there’s more beneath the surface crust when it comes to franchise strategy.
Resurrecting the Quagga: A Masterclass in Making Zebras Less Stripey
Scientists claim they’ve revived the extinct quagga, but skeptics say it’s just a zebra with fewer stripes. This humorous yet insightful story reveals lessons for business professionals: the power of perception, the allure of legacy, and the fine line between true innovation and clever rebranding. Ready to learn from a zebra makeover?
Rivals or Roof Buddies? When Competing Roofers Team Up for a Common Cause
Introduction In a world where businesses compete tooth and nail, it’s refreshing to see companies that put community over competition. The recent hurricanes in Manatee County brought devastation, but they also sparked something beautiful—competing roofing companies...
The Price of Paradise: When ‘Waterfront View’ Becomes ‘Waterfront Pool’ – Resilient Real Estate in Tampa Bay
In Tampa Bay, the dream of waterfront living is facing its greatest test. After historic hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded neighborhoods like Shore Acres, residents are grappling with tough choices. For business-minded folks, these decisions hold valuable lessons...
AI on the Board? Why Your Next Board Member Might Just Be a Bot!
Introduction Imagine a board meeting where one of the directors never gets tired, doesn't need a lunch break, and can churn through data faster than any of us! Sounds intriguing, right? According to Chad Simpson, CIO at City Furniture, AI could soon occupy a seat at...