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Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Marketing Hat: Why Small Business Owners Must Hustle Their Own Hype
Running a small business often comes with a badge of creative multitasking. You’re the sales lead, the customer service guru, the operations brain—and, more often than not, the entire marketing department. Delegating can be a dream, but budget realities force many owners to wear the marketing hat themselves. That hat, however, doesn't have to be ill-fitting. Learning to take charge of your marketing efforts means you can shape your business’s story before someone else does, even if you're still figuring
Monday, June 09, 2025Stretching the Dollar: Smarter Marketing for Leaner Budgets
Running a business often feels like juggling fire on a windy day, and few things burn through resources faster than marketing. The usual advice — pour money into ads, hire an agency, build fancy campaigns — sounds great until the budget crunch comes knocking. But lean doesn’t have to mean limp. A well-thought-out marketing plan can deliver serious impact without bleeding your bank account, as long as strategy outweighs splurge and precision trumps flash. Start with the Message, Not the Medium Too often,
Monday, June 02, 2025News Release: 6/2/2025
"The LGBTQ+ community can’t count on institutions, laws, or corporations to have their backs. We’ve got to empower our queer dollars for change this Pride month." —David Treece, Author, Take Pride In Your Money: LGBTQ+ Financial Empowerment Stories & StrategiesAs a Pride month like no other kicks off, financial advisor and LGBTQ+ advocate David Treece shares smart money strategies in his new book. Take Pride in Your Money helps readers build financial resilience in today’s changing LGBTQ+ landscape:Learn
Wednesday, May 07, 2025Picture This: How Visual Storytelling Can Transform Workplace Communication
In a climate where the average employee’s attention span is fractured by pings, platforms, and policies, traditional corporate communication has become an uphill climb. Memos collect digital dust. All-hands meetings blur into a sea of talking heads and slides. What’s missing, more often than not, is a way to cut through the noise. Visual storytelling, long the currency of advertisers and filmmakers, is emerging as an unlikely but effective tool for transforming internal communication—and not in a gimmicky
Tuesday, April 29, 20254 Minutes to Visibility: A Smart Strategy for Miami Businesses at Local Events
If your business has ever participated in a street festival in Wynwood, set up a table at a chamber mixer in Coral Gables, or attended a Pride Week event in downtown Miami, chances are you captured some photos or videos. But what happens to that footage? Too often, it stays buried in someone’s phone gallery or forgotten in a shared folder. Meanwhile, the window of opportunity to connect with your audience starts to close. That’s why more small businesses in Miami are embracing a simple, effective
Wednesday, April 23, 2025Brand New Again: Smart, Affordable Ways to Give Your Small Business a Fresh Identity
Rebranding isn’t always about a new logo or a dramatic overhaul—it’s often about nuance, subtle shifts, and tuning into the frequency of the people being served. For small businesses that feel stuck in an outdated visual identity or messaging that no longer resonates, there’s no need to throw out the entire playbook. Brand refreshes can be done thoughtfully, creatively, and—most importantly—on a shoestring budget. What matters most is clarity, consistency, and a renewed connection with the customer
Monday, February 10, 2025The Best Financial Game Plan for a Flourishing Beauty Salon
Running a beauty salon is a multifaceted endeavor that extends beyond delivering exceptional services. It demands a keen focus on financial management to ensure enduring success. By implementing strategic financial practices, salon owners can not only stabilize their current operations but also pave the way for future growth. This involves a comprehensive approach that includes meticulous record-keeping, investment in staff development, and the adoption of modern technologies. Each of these elements plays
Monday, January 20, 2025Handling Late Payments with a Focus on Customer Care
Handling late payments from customers requires a careful approach that balances financial needs with maintaining strong customer relationships. Effective communication is key, allowing businesses to address payment issues without alienating clients. By implementing strategic measures, such as clear payment terms and automated reminders, companies can encourage timely payments while fostering trust and loyalty. Understanding cultural perspectives on debt further enhances communication strategies, ensuring
Monday, December 09, 2024The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Does this Mean for Miami, FL Businesses?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. Read more for details on how this may impact your business in the future. 1. Determine if Your
Friday, September 13, 2024From Networking to Leadership: The Business Benefits of Strong Public Speaking Skills
Mastering public speaking is not merely about overcoming a fear; it’s about harnessing a powerful tool that can transform your business landscape. Whether it’s resolving conflicts, captivating customers, or pitching to potential investors, developing your public speaking skills can be a catalyst for remarkable business growth. Learn more about the far-reaching benefits of becoming a confident and proficient public speaker, and how it can propel your small business to new heights.Improve Conflict
