Entrepreneur-in-Chief
Dr. Susan Fiorito talks about her plans for what will be the nation’s largest interdisciplinary, degree-granting entrepreneurship school once it begins offering college courses in 2017.Â
High-Impact Lawyers
There are about 5,350 lawyers practicing in Northwest Florida. The vast majority quietly ply their trade in the office. Others have names that were, for a time, or still are at the forefront of public consciousness. Meet 10 such attorneys from throughout the region.
Enforcing The Non-Compete
Non-compete clauses are common in many contracts that new employees are required to sign upon hiring. But are they enforceable?
For Paul Busuttil, Bar Business Was Just the Beginning
Tucked next to the cash register is a dog-eared notebook that has been inscribed like a guest book by many hands. It’s a log book that might best be called a grog book. On its pages, regulars, employing the honor…
When Hiring Minors Keep These 3 Restrictions in Mind
Summer is here, school is out and thousands of high school students are looking for jobs. If you are hiring some of them to work at your business, make sure you bone up on what the state and federal labor laws…
Why It's Important to Have Fun in The Workplace
Employers are working to get their employees more engaged in the company by helping them have fun while on the job.
9 Brain-Aging ‘Sins’ That Kill Your Competitive Edge
As demands grow and resources shrink, we all struggle to do more with less.
Putting a Focus on Love
Wedding photographers find themselves in a rough and tumble — but yet a very lucrative — business.
Sparking Innovation by Bringing Together the Military, Entrepreneurs and Investors
Helping the military and the entrepreneurial community work together in everyone’s best interest — the government and the public.
The Best Thing in Crestview is The People
Alicia Booker stresses the importance of mentoring the next generation of business leaders.
Good Business Etiquette Makes for Satisfied Customers
Have you ever heard the expression, “It’s the little things that count”? That’s certainly true when it comes to getting ahead in business today. You may have all the awards and accolades and even know your product better than anyone…
The 7 Secrets to Great Customer Service
How to keep both the customer and employee happy to ensure the best possible outcome.
Architecture in the Family
A family business that has been around for 50 years is responsible for more than 1,000 projects.
Here Come the Millennials
Raised on technology, millennials are a new kind of worker and consumer.
Establishing a Comfort Level with Employees is Important to Resolve Workplace Issues
Unfortunately, it is evident in today’s business climate that the majority of managers and executives have lost a significant portion of not only their listening skills but their interpersonal relationship skills when it comes to engaging employees. Ironically, across the…
Young Leaders Making Their Mark On The 850
Meet more of Northwest Florida’s-up and-coming business leaders in this fifth installment of 40 Under 40. From Tallahassee to Pensacola, from a former major leaguer to an economic development specialist to a hot shot realtor, see who is making a mark on the business world and in their own community.
2015 Pinnacle Award Winners
Story By Linda Kleindienst Ryan Manthey of Pure7 Studios 850 Magazine is proud to present the 2015 winners of the Pinnacle Award, an honor designed to shine the spotlight on women in our region who have set high standards for…
Randi Zuckerberg Rocks on Social Media
Randi Zuckerberg talks to 850 about Facebook, social media and how businesses can succeed.
The New Leaders of FSU and FAMU Look to the Future
We met with President John Thrasher of Florida State University and President Elmira Mangum of Florida A&M University to catch up after their first year on the job.
Saving History
Camp Gordon Johnston plans a makeover to lure in tourists, especially the children and grandchildren of veterans who trained there for D-Day.
