Payables are all the ways your business spends cash, from buying inventory and office equipment to paying employees and taxes. How do you keep your costs down in light of all the different ways cash can leave your business?
As one of the top destinations in Southeast Florida, the Fort Pierce area of the Treasure Coast has seen a resurgence of activity over the past few years. This neighborly community exudes the charm of ‘Old Florida,’ embracing its rich history while quietly and thoughtfully promoting the promise of the future growth of the town as the seat of the county. The downtown area abounds with small retail shops, restaurants, services and art galleries. The local business owners have pride in ownership, working together with the community and city to see it flourish. As a small business owner and one that will soon hold a beautiful office location in this wonderful town, we wanted to bring to light many of the local businesses that are the main reason Fort Pierce and the county are growing, but also showcase new area developments.
Residents and visitors now have an easy, new way to seamlessly connect with Port St. Lucie’s City Hall – no matter the time or day – via either a mobile app, website portal or telephone call.
Orlando, Fla. — More than 300 small business owners, professionals, and community leaders gathered for the ninth annual Small Business Leadership Conference June 26-28. Held in Orlando, the conference featured more than 40 speakers who discussed strategies and best practices for igniting strategic growth.
Starting and running a business requires making many important decisions. The very first decision faced by many business owners is what kind of entity should be formed to operate their business. In Florida, there are a number of available options. While the decision can be daunting, the variety in flavor of business entities provides the opportunity to choose a type of entity suited to your particular needs. In determining which entity is right for you, there are many tax and non-tax factors to take into consideration.
While the City of Vero Beach is primarily built out, three highly visible properties are becoming available and the future of Vero Beach itself may depend on how they are developed.
Employers: Is recruiting a reliable stream of qualified job candidates becoming a challenge? Do you want to plan for the future to create a workforce for the next 20 years and beyond?
Apprenticeship programs help businesses develop highly-skilled employees, which reduces turnover rates, increases productivity and lowers the cost of recruitment. In response to increased demand for high-quality manufacturing employees, and in cooperation with Indian River State College, Piper Aircraft Inc. in Vero Beach has launched an accredited apprenticeship program.
Known as the Sunshine State, a moniker that attracts many tourists and helps the state’s economy, Florida is now seeing ever-expanding utilization of this great natural resource. Florida Power & Light Company has been harnessing the sun’s rays to provide electric power for homes and institutions since it built the first solar energy center in DeSoto County, the largest of its kind in the United States, in 2009.
Laura White, Andy Cornelius and Jed Wood look over a transom swim door at Whiticar Boat Works in Stuart. GREG GARDNER Employers look for qualified workers, but communication and team abilities play strong roles BY BERNIE WOODALL Jim Dragseth’s uncle, Curt Whiticar, started repairing and refurbishing boats in 1947 in Stuart when he [...]