10/07/2015: We Heart Small Biz & National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Elizabeth Burrows, We Heart Small Biz
The City of Delray Beach launched an initiative to promote small businesses in the community. It turns out 93% of the business in Delray have fewer than 10 employees. "I Heart Small Biz" is designed to promote their work and encourage their growth.

Tony Browne, Spider Networks
Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? We talk to our cyber security expert about the latest security cyber virus, tools and trends.

Need help with cyber security. Log on to SBA.gov/cybersecurity. 


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9/30/2015: What insurance and coverage you really need

Hunter Hoffman, Hiscox Small Business Insurance

Contractors and roofers have business liability insurance, but do consultants need coverage too? If you would rather play it safe, then yes. Hiscox Insurance spokesman Hunter Hoffman tells us about the different kinds of liability insurance and the kind of coverage you can expect for your business.


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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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9/16/2015: Workshop on Taking Control of Your Business; Moonlighter Makerspace

Tsila Blomberg, Broward SCORE expert 
Broward SCORE is launching a new workshop called "Taking Control of Your Business" on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Keiser University. Business consultant Tsila Blomberg will walk you through the six essential steps to define your business issues so you can resolve them and grow your business. 







Moonlighter Makerspace
Entrepreneurs Tom Pupo and Daisy Nodal realized South Florida lacked the resources for companies with specific manufacturing needs. Tom and Daisy created Moonlighter Miami, a membership-based makerspace with manufacturing equipment, technology and workshops for "maker" businesses. Moonlighter launched in August with the help of Miami-Dade SCORE.

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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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8/26/2015: Small Business Lending

Jonel Hein, SBA South Florida District 
The SBA reports a 50 percent increase in lending to small businesses in South Florida in the past year. Ms. Hein, deputy district director for the SBA in South Florida, joins us to talk about local lending trends, opportunities and resources.



 

 
Leslie Lunak, BankUnited
BankUnited is providing $1 million to help the Urban League of Broward loan money to small businesses throughout Florida. Ms. Lunak, CFO for BankUnited, discusses the investment and the businesses and communities that will benefit from the Urban League's small business fund.



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08/19/2015: F'd Up Nights Miami looks at how business failure can turn into success.

Stephanie Rosado, F'd Up Nights Miami
Stephanie Rosado organizes monthly talks focused on business failure. The goal is for business owners to share their struggles and their successes so others can learn from them. She tells us how F'd Up Nights Miami became a popular international speakers forum for businesses to share their experiences.






Sebastian Ortega-Chuber, GRO Realty Partners

Sebastian Ortega-Chuber shared his failures at F'd Up Nights in July. He says a business failure can lead to success if you're willing to learn from the experience. Sebastian offers some examples of his business failures. Find out how he turned things around to come out on top.





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