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Florida SBDC Network Partners with Verizon to Empower Small Businesses Through Digital Readiness Program
Pensacola, FL – The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is proud to announce a new partnership with Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready Program, a nationwide initiative designed to equip small businesses with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive in today’s digital economy. This collaboration brings Verizon’s robust suite of free online courses, expert coaching, peer networking, and grant opportunities directly to Florida’s small business community. Through this partnership, entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state will gain access to customized learning paths covering topics such as branding, cybersecurity, funding, legal essentials, online marketing, and more.

Entrepreneurship Trends for 2022-2023
New technologies, evolving customer demands, societal shifts, and the COVID-19 pandemic are rapidly changing the business landscape. These factors paved the way for location-independent companies, niche markets, disruptive industries, as well as closely-knit global teams. However, to reap the benefits that these changes have to offer, you must keep yourself up-to-date on the emerging entrepreneurship trends. By doing this, you can keep your business moving forward in the changing times and keep your edge against the competition.

8 New Year's Business Resolutions That Will Keep You Energized
2021 has been a year of learning opportunities, challenges and successes. As the new year begins, there is not only the opportunity to implement lessons learned from last year, but there is also the exciting possibility of learning new skills. Find out what Entrepreneur.com has to say about some interesting ideas to bring the energy in 2022!
Backridge Tree Service: Always Aspiring to Great Heights
Rob Calley of Backridge Tree Service has had quite the journey - from an aspiring pilot, to Maintenance Crew Chief on the MC130E Combat Talon, to founding Backridge Tree Service and becoming a Board Certified Master Tree Arborist.