Flaunt Electric Vehicles & the Booming Business of eBikes

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] If he could, Kevin Mount would ride his eBike everywhere. As the founder of Flaunt Electric Vehicles, a manufacturer and retailer of electric bikes, he would love for all Floridians to own an electric bike. One of the biggest benefits of using an eBike is what he sees from his Flagler Avenue shop […]Read More

Powered by Personalization, Niche Tourism is Thriving

Karolina Guilcapi has been to South America 42 times — for business and pleasure. As the founder of Sated Ventures, Guilcapi couldn’t hide her love and excitement for food and travel if she tried. Her boutique travel agency in Palm Coast, Florida, aims to delight travelers with foodie experiences that simply can’t be booked through […]Read More

Brewing Success: The Booming Business of Yaupon Brothers American Tea

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Not even saltwater can kill Florida’s native yaupon tree. That’s the first thing Bryon White of New Smyrna Beach noticed as he ventured out after a hurricane blasted through the area in 2011: A solo tree standing amongst salt-battered, dead vegetation. He couldn’t help but be amazed: “This green plant was standing there […]Read More

3 Benefits and 6 Tips for Creating a Greener Workplace

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Every company has the power to create positive change for the environment — no matter how big or small. It’s what many consumers want to see from the businesses they frequent, as well. Seventy-seven percent  feel it’s “extremely important” for businesses to operate sustainably, according to a Bentley-Gallup Force for Good poll. For […]Read More

A Real Ruff Playtime: How One Family-Owned Business Created a

[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] At one point, Gary and Debbie Bessette had 17 dogs in their Ormond Beach home. The year was 1988, and even as avid dog lovers, they knew they needed a bit more room for the humans. That’s what led them to purchase a run-down dog kennel property in the area. They figured a […]Read More

Pets as a Perk? Create a Pet Policy to Keep

Ready to bring some paw-sitive vibes into the workplace? More companies are becoming pet-friendly as a way to keep employees happy and to attract new talent with a unique employee benefit. If you’re interested in becoming a pet-friendly office, there’s no better time than now. You’d also be joining the likes of companies like Etsy, […]Read More

Life in the Express Lane: How the New First Coast

Commuting is about to get simpler for those in Clay County and its surrounding areas. Thanks to a visionary project known as the First Coast Expressway — or FCX for short — nearly 80% of commuters in Clay will now have easier access to Duval County, a business hub. With slightly more than 220,000 residents, […]Read More

Brew Buddies: How Two Best Friends Turned a Beer Passion

The founders of Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. remember a time when their first batches of beer tasted nothing like a beer they would drink, let alone sell. Long before the wild success of their brewery, Andy Sistrunk and Robbie Carelli slogged away to craft a delicious local beer they could be proud of sipping and […]Read More

A Local Love Affair with Coffee Leads to Walmart

Clay Cass knew his coffee was good when customers were walking through dirt mounds to get into his coffee shop in historic downtown DeLand. Within two years of opening his Trilogy Coffee Cafe in 2015, the city began construction right outside the cafe. With sidewalks torn up, dirt piles everywhere and construction equipment blocking entry, […]Read More

The Power of SynergyThe Secrets of a Synergy-Filled Workplace

The Power of Synergy The Secrets of a Synergy-Filled Workplace Listen to Podcast Jayson Meyer and his team are really good at finding lost money. Meyer is also quite good at finding team members to support the mission of his Holly Hill business. Synergy Billing, founded in 2006, provides billing services to help Federally Qualified […]Read More