Pay-Off, Cancel, or Die: One Millennial’s Opinion on the Reality of Student Loan Debt
I’m in debt, you’re in debt, he, she, we…are in debt; student loan debt that is. Forbes published in an article terrifyingly subtitled a $1.5 Trillion Crisis wrote that, “Student […]
PSA from the School Board of Alachua County
PSA from Jackie Johnson, Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools “One of our high schools today received a call from a local business owner who said she’d been […]
Cracking the Code: Black Tie
By: Brad Schultz Tuxedo, black tie, dinner dress, 007 duds, penguin suit…whatever you call this formal dress code, odds are you will never look better than when you’re dressed in […]
Business 101: Crisis communications
Most businesses and organizations will face a crisis at some point, whether it’s an on-the-job accident, a CEO scandal or an unflattering viral video about your organization. By preparing for […]
Gainesville Regional Airport officials discuss slated expansion
Gainesville Regional Airport officials talked expansion plans at a Wednesday meeting, forecasting changes such as an extended runway, a taller control tower and a revamped passenger terminal. Airport authority chairman […]
How to create ‘intrapreneurs’ in your company
One of a small-business owner’s greatest challenges is attracting and retaining talent. Often, the owner feels a special sense of investment in the company that may not be shared by […]
Books A Million renovations to reverse flooding damage
Yellow caution tape and sandbags spray-painted orange surround the front doors to the Newberry Road Books A Million. But a big, blue banner assures customers “Yes, we’re still open!” Heavy […]
Hobby Lobby opening draws shoppers, protestors
When Hobby Lobby opened Friday in the space formerly occupied by Stein Mart, a group of protestors wanted to make sure it didn’t happen quietly. More than 50 people lined […]
Retirement plan options for the small business and self-employed
According to the General Accounting Office, only 14 percent of small-business owners provide their employees with any company-sponsored retirement plan. This is a striking figure since more than 50 percent […]
Sandvik Mining & Construction innovates with recycling program
A large world map on the wall takes center stage in Pam Purvis’ office. She’s the facility manager at Sandvik Mining & Construction, a surface mining equipment assembly company branch […]