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Bleach Please Salon

Jennifer Hawk is the proud co-owner of Bleach Please Salon, the largest luxury salon in Orange Park. The business opened its doors in 2015 on a smaller scale, and in December 2023, we took a step …

Creative Restorations Inc.

Behind Creative Restorations Inc. stands not just one, but two passionate owners: Matthew and Tamara Kennedy. For nearly three decades, their combined devotion and vision have driven the quiet …

Launch your financial planning

Whether you’re launching a career in the financial planning profession or seeking professional advancement, summer is the perfect time to pursue CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. …

Cheri Starnes

Food and fun at The Corner Pocket

Cheri Starnes has owned The Corner Pocket for six years.  She is committed to this beautiful community and all it offers to local residents. Fundraising is always happening at the restaurant. …

Doug Mooneyhan of Southern Brothers Flooring and Cabinets in Fleming Island

Southern Brothers Flooring and Cabinets

  Southern Brothers Flooring and Cabinets is a small family-owned business in the heart of Fleming Island on County Road 220 Suite 108, behind Chick-fil-A in the soon-to-be Aldi shopping plaza. …

Representatives of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office speak with job seekers during THE PLAYERS’ annual Military Job Fair.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — The Patriots’ Outpost tent at TPC Sawgrass was bustling Saturday, March 8, as THE PLAYERS Championship hosted its 14th annual Military Job Fair, an event often hailed as the …
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Rena Howell gave the heavy bag a workout after returning to kickboxing training last Saturday.
ORANGE PARK – The sign still says Dupont Furniture, but you won’t find a Lazy Boy chair inside the Jax Kickboxing Academy at 1980 Wells Road. It is located in the plaza in Suite 5 between Planet …
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Crews clearing land for Walmart Supercenter in Oakleaf   OAKLEAF – Walmart is clearing the way on a 63.6-acre site for a Supercenter with a liquor store and eight out parcels at 10000 Omni …
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Baxter & Woodman, Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida-based engineering firm Tocoi Engineering, expanding its presence in Florida to include four locations. …
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Longtime patrons Marissa and Phil Vetter were first introduced to Woody’s Bar-B-Q more than 30 years ago when they lived in Jacksonville. After moving to Green Cove Springs …
CLAY COUNTY—CarePlus Health Plans, Inc., a Florida-based provider of Medicare Advantage plans, is proud to announce enhancements to its plans for 2025. The plans, benefits, and resources are …
JACKSONVILLE – C apital is crucial for the growth and success of any business, particularly for small, local, and diverse enterprises. To provide valuable insights into financial opportunities and …
GREEN COVE SPRINGS—Pizza Hut at Magnolia Layne served its last slice of pie Tuesday as the corporation continues to downsize its operation to only serve takeouts and deliveries. According to the …
CLAY COUNTY – As fall approaches, it’s becoming more apparent that it’s becoming more of a buyer’s market. The Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS (NEFAR) Market Statistics report for …
CLAY COUNTY – Teachers and nonprofits have until Oct. 13 to apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to serve children 5-18, including those in kindergarten through 12th grade. The company …
Clay County – Clay County Property Appraiser, Tracy Scott Drake, was recently honored with the International Association of Assessing Officers’ (IAAO) Professional Development Lifetime …
Winning at business

Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and growing labor pressure.
Material procurement explained: Process, strategies, and benefits
Brex explains the basics of material procurement and the step-by-step process that works best.
7 most overlooked small business insurance gaps—and how to fix them
NEXT asks if there are gaps in your small business insurance coverage that could leave you vulnerable.
Invoice reconciliation: How to reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
Brex breaks down how businesses with diligent invoice verification experience clearer financial visibility, more trusting supplier partnerships, better cash flow predictions, and stronger safeguards against mistakes and fraud.

Why employee well-being needs a simpler approach

Paylocity explains that wellness programs don't need to be flashy to be effective, as embedding simple, accessible well-being strategies into daily workflows drives real employee impact.

The rising cost of cocoa and tariffs: A bitter reality for the U.S. chocolate industry

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.

5 ways companies are incorporating AI ethics
Drata analyzed current events to illustrate how companies are ethically incorporating artificial intelligence in the workplace.  
Best startup and small business grants for women
NEXT says that small business grants are an opportunity for women to find funding for their startups, but they are often overlooked by traditional loans and lines of credit.
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and they're costing us billions of dollars
Drata examined analyst reports and news reports to determine the cost of cyberattacks to companies and consumers around the world.
PEO insurance explained: A guide for employers
Thatch explores how PEO insurance helps small businesses access cost-effective benefits, streamline administration, and provide employees with comprehensive coverage.
How to trademark a business name to ensure it stays one-of-a-kind
LegalZoom details how to trademark a business name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Money news

Social Security Disability rules after age 55

Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer outlines how you could qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if you can no longer work and are 55 or older.

What is a virtual credit card and how does it work?

Ramp says that as a business, there are several scenarios when you might prefer to use a virtual credit card, and these include better vendor management, automated accounts payable and more secure transactions.

Leaders: Stop trying to fix it all

ACT Leadership says that fixing everything isn't leadership, and that the number one trap it sees leaders fall into is the seduction of fixing—especially in fast-moving environments where speed signals competence and hesitation can be mistaken for incompetence.