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Online Directories

On-line Directories for Your Business?

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7 Pet Businesses to Start

Last year, Americans spent $61 billion on pets, and the industry should reach $91.72 billion by 2019. Here are 7 pet business ideas to jump on that trend.

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Should You Hire a Registered Agent or Be Your Own?

You can appoint yourself, or in many states, you can appoint your business to be its own registered agent. So, why hire a registered agent at all?

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Secrets to Managing a Store Successfully: Part I

From inventory management to theft prevention, read the core principles and techniques you should apply to manage a store successfully.

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Jacksonville Business Journal

The Jacksonville Business Journal publishes articles from SCORE Jacksonville. These articles are reprinted with their permission.

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Power Up Your Brand with Promotional Products

Is your brand instantly recognizable or is it as good as invisible? How can you make sure it gets the attention it deserves? The good news is, you don't have to spend a fortune on ads to boost your brand's presence and get noticed. In fact, you can stay on people's radar for two years or more just by using branded, promotional items.

Join this session, being presented by Carrie Kwapick-Nasvick and Heidi Off with Deluxe Corporation, for tips on using branded retail packaging, apparel and swag to turn heads and turn profits.

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Understand Basic Financial Statements to Better Your Business

The number one reason why small businesses fail is not that owners aren't passionate about what they do, but that they don't understand their numbers.

Phyllis Johnson, owner of PKJ Consulting, will explain how to become more informed and make better financial decisions simply by understanding these 3 basic financial statements: profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements.

Participants will also learn monthly financial tips to ensure the success of your business.

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Minority Entrepreneurship- Going from Side Hustle to High-Growth Enterprise

We all have dreams and great ideas. We also want to create an amazing life and career for ourselves. At some point we get that 'itch' to turn that dream and great idea into a sustainable business, but we may not know the steps on how to get started. There are resources available to minority entrepreneurs to help you start and grow your business.

Join this webinar, presented by professional networking expert and author Carlos Davis, and learn practical steps on how to launch, grow and innovate your business.

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Nextgen Retail- Integrating On and Offline for the Perfect Customer Experience

The new retail model requires a successful integration of the digital and physical worlds. Regardless of your tech skills or know-how, you can learn to take your retail business to the next level.

In this session, Angel Cicerone, President of Tenant Mentorship, will take you through easy-to-implement omni-channel ideas that provide a frictionless and perfect experience for today’s customer.

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Create Infographics to Turn Your Data into a Powerful Marketing Tool

How do you get your customers, employees or stakeholders to care about your numbers and ultimately take a course of action that benefits them? Your business data has superpowers—if your audience can understand it.

In this webinar, Dinah Ramirez of Easel.ly will discuss how to create an infographic story about your data that’s engaging and powerful. Your infographics will be able to transform a lead into a customer, motivate employees to reach their goals, complete a business plan that bankers can’t resist, and much more.

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