Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Three reasons small businesses need an IT partner
Large corporations often employ a full team of IT professionals – technicians, web developers, security specialists, programmers, network engineers and others. Small businesses don’t have that luxury, yet they still require a working website, secure payment portal, functioning printer, software updates, hardware upgrades and other IT needs. That’s why many small businesses in Southwest Florida…
Read MoreThird-party Logistics Cost Sky-High; SMBs Must Implement New Technology.
U.S. e-commerce sales reached $1.03 trillion in 2022, passing $1 trillion for the first time ever. However, concerns persist over shipping and logistics processes. In 2022, 32% of customers abandoned their carts due to long shipping durations, while 56% of shoppers switched to new retailers due to shipping delays. As e-commerce companies continue to grow and…
Read MoreNo surprises: why performance management plans are vital to employee engagement, retention
In an increasingly tight labor market, most employers know all too well the value of ample front-end investment when it comes to candidate recruitment and new employee training. Far too often, though, the time and attention paid to ensuring that the latest hire is a good fit falls by the wayside after the first day…
Read MoreA 529 Education Savings Plan is a Great Benefit for Employees
Santa Fe, NM (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today’s competitive marketplace, where employers are striving for new ways to keep their workforce, a 529 education savings plan can be a great addition to a company’s suite of benefits. The Education Plan® can be implemented at no cost to employers and requires no government reporting, making it a quick…
Read MoreJunior Achievement honors 2023 Business Hall of Fame Laureates
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA) recently celebrated 35 years of honoring and recognizing business leaders in Southwest Florida with a record-breaking gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples. On Tuesday, April 18, over 400 business leaders gathered to induct 2023 Laureates JoAnn Elardo, founder of Cape Spirits Inc., Thomas M. Moran…
Read MoreRecession Proof Your Business
As the threat of recession continues, business owners are looking for cost-efficient ways to help them continue business continuity, even thrive during a market turndown. While you can’t predict the course of a recession, there are steps you can take to navigate and keep your company on the right path: Manage cash and costs –…
Read MoreErica Dayton Named Next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation
Rochester, New York – Erica Dayton, Grants Manager for the Golisano Foundation since 2019, has been named the next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation. She succeeds Ann Costello, who is retiring on June 2 after 23 years of leadership. Dayton’s appointment takes effect June 5. She holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan University, and a Certificate in…
Read MoreCommunity Recovery Centers in Florida are Closing
Charlotte County Community Recovery Center in Englewood Closing LAKE MARY, Fla. – The Community Recovery Center at the Tringali Rec Center, 3450 N Access Road in Englewood will be closing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. The hours through Saturday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community Recovery Center in Hardee County Closing LAKE MARY,…
Read MorePriority Marketing adds Stephanie Kennert as social media specialist
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Stephanie Kennert has joined Priority Marketing as a social media specialist to help clients drive brand awareness and reach their goals by creating and executing effective social media campaigns. As a social media specialist, Kennert develops monthly social media content plans, including copywriting, photography, videography and graphics development. She also produces…
Read MoreOperations Resume at Sanibel Post Office
SANIBEL, FL — Effective May 15, 2023, retail operations and Post Office Box service have resumed at the Sanibel Post Office, 650 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, FL 33957. The office had been temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Ian. The Sanibel Post Office retail hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to…
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