Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
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Checklist for starting a business in Manatee or Sarasota Counties
Starting a business in any county, including Sarasota and Manatee, requires thorough preparation and due diligence. Do not rush the process! Read more
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Learning from the best: The Jeff Bezos Story from a Risk Management Perspective
New Year, New Business Series – Part 1 of 5 – Learning from the best: The Jeff Bezos Story from a Risk Management Perspective Read more
Using LinkedIn to Build Your Network
This presentation will refine your LinkedIn presence and show you how to expand your reach. Read more
Effective Digital Marketing Channels for Small Businesses
Having identified your value proposition and USP and defined your target customers, this presentation goes beyond organic (SEO) and social media traffic when it takes you into the... Read more
Identifying YOUR Prospective Customers --- and Targeting Them!
This presentation will introduce you to the various ways you can develop an effective and meaningful prospective customer profile for either your existing or conceptual business.... Read more
How to Create a Revenue-Generating Google Ads Campaign for your eCommerce Store
Running an eCommerce store can be tough and trying to figure out how to generate sales can be a daunting task. Read more
How to Transform your Unique Selling Proposition into Leads through SEO
Walk through the process of creating a keyword driven content strategy. Learn what a long tail Keyword is, and what On-Page and Off- Page optimizations are. Read more
How to develop your Unique Selling Proposition
This presentation will help you discover the true potential of your company’s success in your local market and easily explain why you are better than the competition by creating a... Read more
Making Sense of Health Insurance for your Business
HMO, PPO, EPO, PCP, ACA, Co-pay, deductible, max out of pocket, premium…. Health Insurance can be confusing and overwhelming!! As entrepreneurs and business owners it is to your... Read more
Fine Tuning Your Business - Selling and Buying a Business
Sooner or later, every business owner will confront the issue of what to do with their business. As growth accelerates and the owner builds equity, the exiting process increases... Read more
Fine Tuning Your Business - Branding
Your Branding Image is a visual, interactive instrument of communication. Does your profile accurately portray you and your business? Read more