Style-City Music Inc. of Pinellas County Steve Berry, who goes by Q’, is the owner of Style-City Music, Inc., a relatively new company that has been delivering high-quality audio-visual setups for small to medium-sized corporate events in the Tampa Bay region. A few years ago, he decided to launch his business when after realizing that ..read more

Comprehensive Supply Company of Pinellas County John Ciangiulli, owner of Comprehensive Supply Company, has always been passionate about giving new life to used electrical equipment. Based in Pinellas County, his company specializes in refurbishing and distributing electrical equipment to various industries throughout the United States. From switches to circuit breakers, Comprehensive Supply Company ensures that ..read more

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by Bill Burnham | September 19, 2024 Rising prices has been front page news for many months now. It seems everything we buy as consumers from groceries to gas or coffee to clothing has increased in price. We see it as consumers and we see it as small business owners, our costs just keep rising ..read more

by Barry Haynes | September 13, 2024 One powerful tool that can significantly enhance small business operations is a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Here are several compelling reasons why small businesses should consider implementing a CRM system: Additionally, CRM systems often include automation tools that can route queries to the right department, set reminders ..read more

TAMPA (August 22, 2024) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network announced its 2024 State Performance Awards on August 21, during the 2024 Florida SBDC Network Annual Conference. The event was held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. State award winners from the Florida SBDC at ..read more

by Retta Parsons | September 4, 2024 The nonprofit industry contributed $1.5 trillion to the United States economy in the first quarter of 2023. It has been reported in the Independent Sector Report, that in the U.S., the nonprofit sector is the third largest private workforce. It is logical then, given its size and importance ..read more

by Retta Parsons | September 4, 2024 There are several things that can be done in advance to prepare for a goal of opening a successful nonprofit organization. The most beneficial, yet time consuming, factor is to work in the nonprofit industry for a few years with employment in several different positions. Some of the ..read more

By Christine Jaros | August 13, 2024 Too often a business owner runs and hides from one of the most crucial activities in their business – selling. “It’s not my skill set” and “I’m not good at this” are often the excuses used and that’s okay, it doesn’t have to be your best attribute, but ..read more

By Chrissy Jaros | August 08, 2024 Congratulations on opening your business! Whether you’re a sophisticated wine bar or a friendly nail salon offering a touch of class with wine cocktails, navigating Florida’s alcoholic beverage licensing can feel overwhelming. Fear not, this guide will walk you through the steps to ensure a smooth journey. Step ..read more