The financial statements of the organization are the written record of its operations and its history. The statements can be used as a basis for the planning of its future. Your organization’s financial literacy can be thought of as its ability to “read and understand” the critical financial statements of the organization.
It’s a growing problem: Small businesses are getting in over their heads with debt, often brought on by the use of online lenders that typically charge higher rates and can require shorter payback periods than banks and other alternatives.
PORT ST. LUCIE – The City of Port St. Lucie was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” in St. Lucie County – the twelfth year the City has earned this prestigious honor. Port St. Lucie Human Resources staff accepted the award on behalf of the City at Thursday’s 18th Annual St. Lucie County “Best Places to Work” Awards.
Vero Beach, FL (October 23, 2019)…The Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy’s 2020 King of the Hill Tennis Tournament will be held at two locations this year. The 40’s and 50’s Divisions will be at the Boulevard Tennis Club on consecutive Tuesdays beginning January 14th thru February 4th. The Open Division will be held at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club from February 11th through March 3rd. The eight-week tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. with local pros vying to be named King of the Hill.
The City’s Building Department unveils a new drive-thru window to improve customer service, reduce wait times and streamline the permitting process. The City’s innovative outdoor lane is the first in the Nation to provide a drive-up window for its customers. The public and contractors can pick up permits and public records, drop off inspections, plan reviews and various departmental paperwork.
Sixteen Port St. Lucie students will trade in their textbooks and classroom lectures for safety glasses, cameras, computer software and customer service skills as a part of the City’s Job Shadowing Day on October 25, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Not long ago a desert for craft beer lovers, the Treasure Coast is now home to 10 small breweries, one of them an easy drive for most people in the area. All 10 have been established in the past seven years and stretch from Sebastian in the north to the newest one in Stuart. None are in Okeechobee County yet.
Think your business is too small for “HR” processes? Think again. It’s understandable that your growing small business is sharply focused on accelerating sales, managing cash flow and, of course, serving your customers. But with growth comes the need to hire, and with that comes the burden of complying with complex federal, state and local employment laws.
Want to be in the know about Treasure Coast business? Then tune in to WPSL and WSTU for Startup Talk, a weekly business talk show entering its fifth year of broadcasting.
Thanks for picking up and reading the second issue of Treasure Coast Business, the publication dedicated to all things business across the Treasure Coast. We have received a lot of terrific feedback regarding the publication since our inaugural issue hit the streets and business suites back in June. Readers tell us they appreciate the dedication to serious business content and stories, and many business owners and operators say they were pleased to finally see a magazine dedicated to covering Treasure Coast business activities and happenings.