How to Follow Up After a Networking Event: What to Send in the First 48 Hours
What to send in the first 48 hours after a networking event, what to ask for so it turns into referrals, and the mistake that ends the conversation.
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Small Business
Florida Minimum Wage 2026: What Employers Have to Do by September 30
Florida's minimum wage hits $15.00 on September 30, 2026 and the tipped rate $11.98. What employers must change, plus the renewal due the same day.
Networking Tips
How to Network on Zoom: Tips for Hybrid Business Meetings
How to network on Zoom when half the group is in the room: audio, your name label, who speaks for the screen, and the follow-up that lands the referral.
Networking Tips
60-Second Elevator Pitch Examples for Networking Meetings
Real 60-second elevator pitch examples for networking meetings, plus the five parts that go in one and the specific ask that gets you referrals.
Networking Tips
Exclusive vs. Open Business Networking Groups: Which Gets More Referrals?
Exclusive vs. open business networking groups: one seat per category, or a room of competitors. Which format gets more referrals in South Florida?
Networking Tips
Word-of-Mouth vs. Paid Ads: Why Referrals Convert Better
Paid ads buy attention, but a referral arrives with trust already attached. Here is why word-of-mouth converts better for South Florida service businesses, and how to build a referral engine that keeps working.
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Recognition
Servistree Merchant Services President Adam Weizer was recognized as a leader and innovator within the credit card processing and point of sale industry.
General
Are You Paying Too Much For Credit Card Processing?
Credit card processing is a major part of any modern business. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most confusing parts.
Real Estate
55-Acre Site Near Hialeah Hits the Market for $15M
A 55-acre development site northeast of Hialeah hit the market for $15 million, between Hialeah, Opa-locka and North Miami, near the new Amazon fulfillment center.
General
PPP Stats and Supporting Small Businesses
We are thankful for family, health and the opportunity to help so many Small Businesses navigate challenging times.
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