Tonight kicked off the first night of the 12th Annual Small Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida! Hosted by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, the Small Business Leadership Conference is the premier professional development and networking opportunity for business owners in Florida and beyond.
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The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of Florida State University’s College of Business, has named Amy McDevitt as Program Manager for South Florida Operations
Orlando, Florida is home to many iconic attractions, most notably its many theme parks. Just around the corner from the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is a huge city of opportunities to explore. This trip doesn't need to be all work and no play, so here are a few ideas for things to do in Orlando.
Your purpose, mission and vision statements are key components for the foundation of your business. To write these, you should first take stock of your company's values and goals. You can use your values and goals to help you craft statements that show your customers what your company stands for and why they should do business with you instead of someone else.
Meet Calibe Thompson and David Muir, graduates of the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and co-founders of media and branding agency Island Syndicate. Calibe and David share how their company has grown since participating in the South Florida SBEP and encourage others to participate in the program.
The way you lead your team can have a tremendous impact on how your team operates and the quality of work produced. Not all managers lead the same way and it's important to learn how your team prefers to be led. Here are four leadership styles and how each can work best for your team.
Taking the time to set goals for your business is always important, and the new year is a great time to start. In this article, JMI writer, Lauren Sparling, highlights four strategies to improve your business in the new year.
Applications are now being accepted for the Jim Moran Institute's Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) held in Jacksonville. NPEP applications will close on March 5, 2023 and SBEP applications will close on June 30, 2023.
Retaining employees has become increasingly difficult as more are quitting their jobs for new opportunities and benefits. To keep your employees happy, you need to show that you appreciate them and give them opportunities to advance their careers. Here are 4 ways to retain your best employees:
Writing a pitch deck is a critical skill that all business owners should learn. As you're growing your business, you will need to figure out how you plan to secure funding from investors to keep your company on track with its goals.
