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Entrepreneurship Trends for 2022-2023

New technologies, evolving customer demands, societal shifts, and the COVID-19 pandemic are rapidly changing the business landscape. These factors paved the way for location-independent companies, niche markets, disruptive industries, as well as closely-knit global teams. However, to reap the benefits that these changes have to offer, you must keep yourself up-to-date on the emerging entrepreneurship trends. By doing this, you can keep your business moving forward in the changing times and keep your edge against the competition.

8 New Year's Business Resolutions That Will Keep You Energized

2021 has been a year of learning opportunities, challenges and successes. As the new year begins, there is not only the opportunity to implement lessons learned from last year, but there is also the exciting possibility of learning new skills. Find out what Entrepreneur.com has to say about some interesting ideas to bring the energy in 2022!

Salty Scents candle makers thrive in cozy Fort Walton Beach shop

Check out how this local shop overcame obstacles during the COVID19 Pandemic, like store closure and a glass shortage! This creative duo knows how to help you get that cozy home feel for the holidays with their Salty Scents candles.

Finding Success with Steven Franco - Episode 7

Here's the newest episode of "Finding Success with Steven Franco"! In this episode, Steven interviews Sarah Noonan of The Good Life Destin. Sarah is an author, photographer, blogger, podcaster, and creator of the Destin travel site, TheGoodLifeDestin.com. After moving to Destin, she decided to start blogging all things related to Destin! She wanted to help those visiting, as well as locals, know everything there is to know about the area. She has captured Destin like nobody else! Be sure to grab her book "The Ultimate Destin Bucket List".

Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award - 2020 Finalist - MAG Aerospace

We are happy to announce that MAG Aerospace was also one of 10 manufacturing companies named as finalists for the Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Awards. These awards recognize the state’s high-performing manufacturers. Companies were judged in six categories of criteria, including leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce and operations. Learn more about them in this awesome video!

Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards - 2020 Bronze Winner - Ft Walton Machining

We are happy to recognize Fort Walton Machining, Inc., one of 10 manufacturing companies named as finalists and a 2020 Bronze Winner for the Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Awards. These awards recognize the state’s high-performing manufacturers. Companies were judged in six categories of criteria, including leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce and operations. Check out this great video!

10 Smart and Practical Ways to Cut Your Overhead Costs

Every small business knows it can be tricky to reduce expenses without sacrificing internal or external quality. If you need to cut your overhead costs, read on to learn what other small business owners' best tips for reducing expenses while maintaining employee and customer satisfaction.

Bootstrapping vs Raising Out of the Gate: The Six Questions to Ask Yourself

A lot of founders debate whether or not they should try to raise capital or get a product up and running—perhaps even get some customers. Well, I’m here to give you a definitive answer. It depends. There’s really no one size fits all answer, but here are a set of questions that can help you clarify a few things.

Angel Investor Firm Actively Seeking Entrepreneurs and Ventures

Airfoil Angels, a Gulf South-based angel investor firm, is actively searching for entrepreneurs and ventures that need seed, startup and growth capital. Airfoil Angels looks at all deals regardless of industry, deal size, or project phase, and is committed to a process-friendly connection between its affiliated investors and entrepreneurs. Learn more at https://www.airfoilangels.com/

I’m Ready to Get Creative With My Business. Now Where Do I Start?

Have you ever heard of design thinking as a process to solve your business's problems? This might be the very inspiration and organization you need to tackle your ideas. Here are 3 tips to get you started.

Small Business Marketing Guide: Everything New and Small Businesses Should Know About Marketing

"Marketing helps people discover the small business, identify the problem that they have and the solution that the business provides as being the solution for them, and don't feel pressured but instead relieved." Check out all the things your business should know about marketing.

"I had matched my 6-figure salary": 4 Moves That Helped This Entrepreneur Take Her Side Hustle Full Time

Vix Reitano just wanted to go to more cycling classes and buy more shoes! Check out her story and leave us a comment on Facebook about your side hustle dreams!