Advice

Are you investing in your employees’ training and development? All employees can benefit from a development program however, this task is quickly forgotten or put at the bottom of the ‘to do list’ amid the pressures of daily business activities. Neglecting this task, however, will ultimately put your business at risk. The truth is: your...

Not a fan of public speaking? You’re not alone! Survey and research results show that most people are unsure where to start when asked to deliver a speech or presentation. Additionally, considering the schedule of the ultra-busy professional, structuring a persuasive and fluidic speech can be time-consuming and fatiguing. In addition, the same research reveals...

In a recent article from the Intelligent Investor column of the Wall Street Journal, contributor Jason Zweig pointed out that investors in mutual funds earn annual returns roughly 1 to 1.5 percentage points lower than those of their funds. In hedge funds, it can be as much as 7 percentage points1. In short, it is...

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching. That’s right, I’m talking about football season. There’s nothing like the smell of grills firing up, RVs and campers filling the lawns throughout campus, crowds at The Swamp, and of course our Gators. But if you’re not at the game, and don’t feel like entertaining...

There has been no better time than now to be a woman in business. It is no secret that women entrepreneurs are crushing it when it comes to starting businesses. Yet, for all of their enthusiasm and passion, they still lag when it comes to critical indicators for long-term success. While there are many societal...

Individuals typically do business with people that they know, like, and trust. This axiom was proven to me during my time working as a business development professional in the construction industry. This principal is played out each and every day on social media platforms. Employees want to work for an organization that is ethical, has...

For a look at how local CPAs recommend small business owners approach financial planning and possible business expansion, The Business Report reached out to Stacy Joyner, CPA with James Moore, and Tom Porter, CPA and Partner at ProActive Tax & Accounting. On common financial mistakes made by small business owners: “The biggest financial oversight I...

As Gainesville continues to grow at an exponential pace, it’s important not to forget that small business are the lifeblood of our town. There are a lot of really wonderful people here doing great things that seemingly go underappreciated sometimes. While I believe the relationship between large-scale commercial developments and small, local business is one...

Not just rock stars go out on tour in the summer. Public relations professionals can do it too! In my current position, we pitch stories in several markets because we serve 19 counties in Florida. While we pitch over the phone throughout the year as well as send press releases, raw footage and media fact...

Business is booming in Gainesville.   Butler North. Celebration Pointe. Butler Town Center. Innovation Hub. Commercial real estate leasing options are growing in Gainesville and investment options certainly remain strong with land availability in every direction north, south, east, and west of the city-hub. But as a successful small business owner looking to take the...