02/10/2016: What startups need to gain traction

Bob Fitts, Sup-X: The Startup Expo

Startups have special needs but often communities aren't set up to help. Bob Fitts founded Sup-X: The Startup Expo to provide much-needed resources like access to financing and investors to help emerging entrepreneurs gain traction.


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02/03/2016: Your business, from vision to reality

Tsila Blomberg, Broward SCORE & Blomberg Consulting

Taking your business idea from a mere vision to reality takes more than money. Broward SCORE business expert Tsila Blomberg walks us through some much-needed steps to ensure your business launches successfully.


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9/23/2015: How Entrepreneurs can benefit from Start Up Incubators

Roberto Interiano, Venture Hive
Venture Hive was a startup technology incubator just a few years ago. Today, this entrepreneurial hub attracts tech companies to South Florida and takes its programs across the globe. Venture Hive mentor Roberto Interiano tells us how tech entrepreneurs in South Florida can take advantage of Venture Hive's programs and workshops.


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9/02/2015: Help for innovative and green businesses

Pandwe Gibson, EcoTech Visions
EcoTech Visions is a business incubator and accelerator designed to assist entrepreneurs in creating, planning, and launching innovative and "green" manufacturing businesses in South Florida. Founder Pandwe Gibson tells us why she started her business and how EcoTech also aims to generate business for communities in need. 

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07/22/2015: Knight Foundation's investment in entrepreneurship in South Florida and the Tom Tom Magazine SCORE business story.

Matt Haggman, Knight Foundation
The Miami-based John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has invested $50 million in supporting organizations that fuel startups and entrepreneurship. Matt Haggman, program manager for Miami, discusses Knight Foundation's investment strategy, its impact and future plans for South South.








Mindy Abovitz, Tom Tom Magazine
How do you start a magazine for female drummers? You turn to SCORE. That's what Mindy Abovitz of Brooklyn - yes, New York - did. Mindy is an avid SCORE client in NYC and in Fort Lauderdale. Mentors in both cities helped her start and grow her magazine, which will soon be available on Virgin Atlantic Airways.



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10/8/2014: Free Law Services for Startups & Tracking Your Hourly Employees

This week’s show: Free Law Services for Startups & Tracking Your Hourly Employees

Ashley Juchawski, Venture Law Project
Funded by Knight Foundation, the Venture Law Project advises startups on business formation, filing requirements, drafting legal contracts, negotiating lease agreements, copyrights and trademarks, tax planning and related matters. Qualifying entrepreneurs have free access to training and legal materials, as well as workshops at partner law firms and local incubators.

Jason Connor, Paychex HR Expert
Punching a clock is not a thing of the past. A broad range of companies have hourly employees. There are variety of systems small businesses can use to track their hours that will help save money. We take a look at what's available and the possible cost savings.

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2/19/2014: New workshops at Broward Score

George Gremse, Chair, Broward SCORE

Broward SCORE  added a whole new slate of workshops this year. George Gremse, the chair of Broward SCORE, joins us to run down the list of new workshops including small business planning, Quickbooks in Spanish and referral marketing. Visit the online workshop calendar

George also fills us in on SCORE Board 17 and the Tune Up program, two services the chapter created to help small business owners tackle issues and provide guidance for growth and expansion.


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