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Business Startups Looking to Profit from Florida’s Marine Industry

By Godfrey Legal |

Technology is at the forefront of many businesses. As technology advances, companies are looking for ways to cash in. One industry that is looking for more customers is the marine industry. Home to many beaches and lakes, Florida is big on boating and other water activities. The marine industry is an $11.5 billion sector,… Read More »

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Walmart and Target Suing Florida Over Liquor Sales

By Godfrey Legal |

Big box retailers tend to think that they are exempt from the same rules that smaller businesses must abide by. This is especially true when it comes to liquor sales. Major retailers such as Target and Walmart are now suing the State of Florida for not allowing them to sell liquor by the bottle… Read More »

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Assistance Available for Florida Entrepreneurs

By Godfrey Legal |

As a popular tourist destination, Florida has become a hot spot for budding entrepreneurs. The state attracts millions of tourists every year, making it a great place to start a business. However, competition is fierce. More and more people are starting their own business, plus there are the corporate giants such as Walmart and… Read More »

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Coffee Shop Fixpresso to Offer Franchising Soon

By Godfrey Legal |

Coffee shops are all the rage. You may see a Starbucks on every corner in your neighborhood, but the coffee giant is not the only player around. A new type of coffee shop called Fixpresso is now making its way through Florida. A new store recently opened in Coral Gables, and it’s already garnering… Read More »

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Women-Owned Sole Proprietorships on the Rise in Florida

By Godfrey Legal |

When it comes to working and making money, it’s no longer a man’s world. Statistics show that businesses created by women are on the rise across the country. Florida is no exception. Over the past year, women have started an average of 1,821 new businesses every day. Florida has seen the highest growth in… Read More »

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Campus Management Corp. Acquires Texas Software Company

By Godfrey Legal |

Colleges and universities have a lot to manage, especially when it comes to finances. Students may pay their tuition through a variety of means, including cash, check, credit card, scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid. Keeping track of all this can be a real headache for colleges. That’s why many use software… Read More »

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British Swim School Expands, Adds New Florida Location

By Godfrey Legal |

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death, causing 360,000 deaths in 2015. Given this, knowing how to swim is an important survival skill. Many parents enroll their babies in swim lessons so they can learn essential skills at a young age. Despite being close to the ocean, Florida is lacking in swim… Read More »

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Bonamar Corp. Purchases International Marketing Specialists, Inc.

By Godfrey Legal |

Purchasing a business is an exciting proposition. Instead of starting their own business, many individuals and even businesses purchase existing companies to diversify their services and offerings. This helps companies expand and reach wider audiences. Bonamar Corp.—a seafood company based in Medley, Florida—recently purchased International Marketing Specialists, Inc., a brokerage service from Massachusetts. Bonamar… Read More »

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Entrepreneurship Knows No Age: Starting a Business in Your 40s and Beyond

By Godfrey Legal |

When people think of budding entrepreneurs, they often imagine young men and women in their early to mid-20s, fresh out of college with degrees in hand. Therefore, when an older person in their 30s, 40s or 50s has a business idea, they are hesitant to share it with others. After all, they’re too old… Read More »

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Looking to Open a Restaurant? Here’s What to Consider

By Godfrey Legal |

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own restaurant, you may think about the type of food you’d serve, the location and maybe the clientele that would eat at your establishment. Those are the glamorous parts of the business. The truth is, though, that owning a restaurant—or any other business for that matter—is far… Read More »

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