Did someone just leave your Florida Keys business a bad review? It’s OK. It’s not uncommon for businesses to get bad reviews sometimes. When that happens, it can even be an opportunity to show the social media world how great you are. Getting a bad review isn’t as big of a deal as it sounds. […]
Within a year, millennials will make up half of the workforce in the nation. If you’re running or opening a Monroe County business, you will want to know how to recruit them. Millennials are motivated by different things than older generations. So, to recruit workers from this generation, we need to understand what motivates them. […]
For decades, no business owner thought twice about hiring whatever celebrity they could afford to star in commercials to influence consumers. Right? These days, things are so different. Now, so much of marketing is done on social media. In order to fully market your Florida Keys business to Millennials, you’ll need to be seen on […]
If you are planning to start a business in Monroe County, Florida, there are some important basics you need to know. Here’s a handy resource guide for Monroe County entrepreneurs. Monroe County Occupational Licenses If you need an occupational license in Monroe County, you can obtain one at 88800 Overseas Highway in Plantation Key. Call (305) […]
Commercial real estate involves an enormous range of minutiae compared to residential real estate. It’s imperative that you don’t use a residential real estate agent to handle your commercial real estate needs. Your real estate team must be well-seasoned in commercial real estate. State, federal, and local laws are involved. Especially in the Florida Keys, […]
Stone crabbing is one of Florida’s most sustainable angling businesses. Unfortunately, much of Florida saw smaller take than they had hoped this past season. For anglers in the Keys though, the season was still great. Anglers in both Miami and the Keys did well. Stone crabbing businesses in our area are still going strong, even […]
Prospera is an economic-development, nonprofit organization. Its goal is to help Hispanic entrepreneurs either establish or expand their business. Prospera even has business grants that don’t have to be repaid. Prospera can help business owners work on their business and marketing plans, acquire legal and accounting help, and with branding, among plenty of other things. […]
Millennials don’t like normal advertising techniques. They are more likely to support your business based on shared values than a clever ad gimmick. They want authenticity. What they want matters too because they are now the largest group of consumers that you will find. Is your Florida Keys business competitive in this vastly different market? […]
Are you opening a new business in Key West? Here are three networking opportunities that you should know about. Key West Chamber of Commerce Key West Chamber of Commerce is a business network dedicated to promoting its members in the Greater Key West area. For a small fee, members can participate in coupon booklets, the […]
If you are buying a business, you need to do your due diligence. It’s important to know as much about the business as you can before you make an offer on a business. Find out about the businesses existing contracts, licenses, agreements with employees, commercial leases, insurance policies and more. You need to understand what […]
