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Pensacola Habitat for Humanity receives $25K Donation from Gulf Winds Cares Foundation
Pensacola, Fla. – Pensacola Habitat for Humanity received $25,000 from Gulf Winds Cares Foundation, which will directly benefit Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Home Buyer Program. Pensacola Habitat’s Home Buyer program allows qualified individuals and families to own a quality, energy-efficient, affordable home that reflects the local climate and culture. This donation will enable Pensacola Habitat for Humanity to continue expanding its services and reach more families and individuals in need. “With
How to Build a Successful Business in Gulf Breeze, Florida
If you're thinking about starting a business in Gulf Breeze, Florida, there are a few things you need to do to ensure your business is successful. In this article, we'll cover everything from writing a business plan and coming up with a profitable business idea to marketing your new business. By the time you're finished reading, you'll have all the information you need to get your business off the ground.Writing Your Business Plan One of the first things you need to do when starting a business is to
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Gala Reached New Heights
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Pensacola Habitat for Humanity celebrated recent successes and laid the foundation for an exciting future while raising over $75K at its Second Annual Gala on Nov. 4 at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Themed “Soaring to New Heights”, the evening was an enormous success as Pensacola Habitat continued to forge stronger partnerships and build momentum for the years to come in its mission to build homes, communities and hope in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “What an incredible
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business” – Pensacola
PENSACOLA, FL — November 14, 2022 — You have an idea for a business. Develop your business idea with the Florida SBDC’s “Starting a Business” workshop on December 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. In this workshop, we will discuss the details of launching your new venture, including how to determine feasibility and legal structures, licensing and permitting, funding options for your business and basic marketing strategies to help you get started! Location: Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, 418 W. Garden
Getting Holiday-Ready: A Brief Guide for Small Business Owners
CNBC reports that the holiday season is a vital time for small businesses, with nearly 80 percent of small business owners in an American Express survey saying that holiday sales likely determine whether they can stay afloat. This is the time of year when people are out shopping for gifts, and if you want a piece of the pie, you need to make sure your business is prepared. With a little bit of planning, you can make the most of this festive time of year! The guide from the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of
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Saltmarsh Ranked #4 in Nation for ‘Best Firms for Young Accountants’ by Accounting Today
TAMPA and PENSACOLA, FL (November 10, 2022) – Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund is thrilled to share that the firm ranked #4 in Accounting Today’s 2022 list of Best Firms for Young Accountants! This ranking is designed to identify, recognize and honor the nation’s top employers for young accountants that foster an environment for growth and success within the industry. This recognition follows the firm’s recent award as one of Accounting Today’s 2022 Best Firms to Work For in which the firm excelled in
VITA Volunteers Needed for Tax Season
United Way of West Florida (UWWF) is seeking Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers to help with this coming tax season. VITA volunteers assist residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties making low to moderate incomes, helping them file their taxes for free. Last year VITA volunteers saved residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties over $100,000 in tax preparation fees and helped secure $1,088,000 in tax refunds. This service is provided 100% free through the work of volunteers. There are
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Starting a Small Business in the Gulf Breeze Community: Tips to Get You Started
Small businesses are vital to the American economy. So, if you're thinking about starting a small business, know that you're not alone — and that you're certainly not taking on a small task. But don't worry, we're here to help. In this article, we'll provide some tips on how to get started on opening a small business in the local Gulf Breeze, Florida, community.Why Start a Small Business? Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of starting a small business, let's take a step back and look at why starting
Lessons in Old-School Marketing for Your Gulf Breeze, FL Business
Marketing teams have long been preoccupied with discovering innovative and creative ways to get the word out about their brands. But a new trend has emerged - old-fashioned marketing. With so much digital marketing overwhelming us daily, businesses are finding that the old ways are capturing people’s attention now. So here are some tips from the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce to help you navigate this competitive and ever-changing business world. What Is It? Old-fashioned marketing
5 Steps for Relocating Your Real Estate Business
You’ve been running a successful real estate business in your home state, but now, you’re ready to move somewhere new - and you’re wondering how to relocate your business to Florida without causing major disruptions. Moving as a real estate agent is complicated, but with the right approach, you can successfully set up shop in a new state. Below, we outline how to navigate the business relocation process as a real estate agent. Form a New LLC or S Corp If you’ve been running a real estate business in one
Saltmarsh Named Among Accounting Today’s 2022 Best Firms to Work For
Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund is proud to share that the firm has been named one of Accounting Today’s2022 Best Firms to Work For. The 17th annual recognition, released jointly by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group, examines an accounting firm’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys employees for their perspective. It showcases firms who separate themselves from the norm and provide outstanding quality workplaces for their employees. View the entire list here. “This is a huge honor for our
Knowing When It's Time to Leave the Negotiating Table
You can't win every contract negotiation. While ideally you'd figure out a deal can't be reached early on, sometimes even promising negotiations can go south. It might hurt to throw all that work away and start anew, but it's important to always be vigilant for signs of a bad deal and to back out if necessary.When It's Time to Walk If you suspect a deal won't turn out well for you, analyze its pros and cons. Would sticking it through hurt your business to the extent that not entering into the contract in
