Thursday, January 1, 2015

12/31/2014: How Broward SCORE helped TheAnkit.com

Ankit Jain, TheAnkit.com
Ankit Jain left his high-paying job at Microsoft to start TheAnkit.com, a online company that started selling novelty earbuds. After reaching out to SCORE, they company started selling to large retailers like Anthropologie and Forever 21. Three years after launching, the company now sells novelty headphones, cellphone cases, pillows and throws online and to retailers worldwide. We find out out how Ankit managed to grow the company with help from SCORE.


David Bobbitt, SCORE Foundation
The SCORE Foundation raises money for the SCORE and its chapters across the country. David Bobbitt fills us in on what to expect from SCORE in 2015.

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12/10/2014: How to launch a Nonprofit

Marina Pavlov, President CEO, Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations (FANO)
The Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations offers a special class for people interested in launching a nonprofit. Marino Pavlov from FANO provides the details on the class and other services available through FANO.

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Friday, December 5, 2014

12/02/2014: Health Care Reform & Your Small Business


Steve Joiner, Health and Benefits Expert, Paychex
Steve Joiner provides an update on the latest developments on health care reform and its impact on small businesses. Steve will review the upcoming deadlines, the small business health care marketplace and the options available to small business owners.


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11/26/2014: Self Publishing & Fresh Diet’s Success

Siobhan Morrissey, freelance writer, Miami Herald
Siobhan Morrissey recently wrote a piece for the Miami Herald about whether to self publish or look for a publisher. Siobhan offers her take on the industry, how it has changed and the benefits of self publishing.

Zalmi Duchman, founder, The Fresh Diet

Zalmi Duchman created The Fresh Diet, America's largest gourmet diet delivery serving fresh healthy meals. Zalmi shares some of his struggles and insights about achieving success as an entrepreneur. 


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11/19/2014: Small Business Executive Program, tax season

Jennifer Kovach, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
Jennifer Kovach tells us about the Small Business Executive Program available to existing business owners. The class is free, but limited to 25 people. The application deadline is Friday. Startups need not apply. The program is for existing businesses with employees.

Sarah Brobst, Paychex
Sarah Brobst reviews the year-end checklist for small businesses so they are well prepared for tax season.


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11/12/2014: Marsha Sims, Broward SCORE and Sort It Out


Marsha Sims helps business owners get organized and teaches a new Broward SCORE workshop on the topic - Bringing Order to Your Business. The next workshop: Dec. 16. Marsha shares some tips on getting organized and how it will help you grow your bottom line.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

11/05/2014: Holiday Marketing and a Worker's Comp Guide for Small Business Owners

Pamela Starr, area director, Constant Contact in the Southeast US
Pamela Starr joins us to talk about how small business owners can capitalize on the holiday shopping season to reach their customers. Pamela says you don't have to be a retailer to take advantage of this time of the year.

Travis Perry, worker's compensation expert, Paychex
Travis Perry explains Florida's worker's comp rules and reviews pricing, coverage options and which small businesses are affected. 

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