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The following list is by no means comprehensive; it is merely a compilation of the best business resources that the contribution team have personally experienced. Please visit the following resources for more comprehensive listings:
- Jim Moran Institute’s list of External Resources (http://jmi.fsu.edu/Services/External-Resources)
- Tallahassee Business Resources (www.tallahasseebusinessresources.com)
- Pick up a copy of the Capital City Black Pages; visit www.capitalcityblackpages.com or call for locations.
Advertising and Graphic Branding
David Holloway-Boyd Design
Translating client ideas into tangible products.
Managing Partner(s)
David Holloway-Boyd
Services Provided
Brand Development and Marketing
Graphic Design
Public Relations
Kinchlow & Co. Small Business Consulting
Providing advertising, marketing, public relations and small business consulting.
Managing Partner(s)
Gina Kinchlow
308 Willis Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850.656.1851
www.kinchlowandco.com
NP Media Productions
NP Media Productions offers a variety of professional creative video services to fit any production need, including videography, interviewing, commercials and promotional videos.
Managing Partner(s)
Nikki P
Services Provided
Commercials
Interviewing
Promotional Videos
Videography
786.383.5921
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Jefferson-Holmes
Jefferson Holmes, LLC is a full-service professional services firm, which seeks to provide affordable high-quality accounting, financial, tax, and operational assistance to meet the demanding needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the United States.
Managing Partner(s)
Andre Holmes, CPA- President/Managing Member
Ivan D. Holmes, Director of Consulting and Operations
Services Provided
Auditing and Assurance Services
Accounting & Write-Up Services
Tax Services
Business Consulting
2019 Centre Pointe Blvd.
Suite 102
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 364-8247 Phone
(850) 727-4153 Fax
Henry Jarvis
As an up-to-date business, we partner with our clients to help ensure their continued success. We envision ourselves as an extension of our client’s company, tailoring our services to fit their needs and expectations. Our mission is to provide affordable financial services to independent companies and individuals. It is our GOAL to provide the best accounting and income tax service with top quality, accuracy, timeliness, and superb customer services to clients in the Southeastern part of the United States. We have over 20 years of experience, with a Certified Public Accountant and a Notary Public on staff.
Managing Partner(s)
Will Henry, Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Jarvis, Chief Financial Officer
Services Provided
Auditing
Bookkeeping
Grant Writing
New Business Start-Up
Notary
Non-Profit Services
Project Management
Tax Preparation Services
1500 Capital Circle SE, Suite 4
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.412.9257
Business Consulting Services
7 Mile Enterprises
7 Mile Enterprises is a strategic branding firm offering consulting services for non-profit and for-profit entities that result in making them more marketable, and thus more profitable.
Managing Partner(s)
Maurice Hall
Services Provided
Strategic Marketing
Strategic Plan Development
Team Building
Training Workshops
850.629.8758
Concept Creative Consulting
Concept Creative Consulting takes comprehensive and innovative approach to start-up and small business success.
Managing Partner(s)
LaTanya White, MBA
Services Provided
Concept Development
Consumer Behavior Analysis
Financial Assumptions
Financial Projections
New Media Marketing Plans
Sourcing Start-Up Capital
Servant Leadership Placement
Target Market Demographics
latanya@latanyawhite.biz
Elite Business Solutions
Elite Business Strategies portfolio is designed to provide consulting services to private sector and non-profit businesses. From helping entrepreneurs define their business plans to improve their chances for obtaining future funding, to creating concrete marketing deliverables to promote their original ideas, Elite Business Strategies seeks to help our clients at various stages of development.
Managing Partner(s)
Princess Ousley, MBA
Cathy White
Services Provided
Financial Planning
Human Resources
Infrastructure
Marketing
Strategic Planning
504-A Capital Circle SE
Tallahassee, FL 32301
800.521.9056
Kinchlow & Co. Small Business Consulting
Providing advertising, marketing, public relations and small business consulting.
Managing Partner(s)
Gina Kinchlow, MBA
308 Willis Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850.656.1851
www.kinchlowandco.com
Copy, Printing & Mailbox Services
Copyright Copies
The primary focus is to ensure your copy and printing projects are completed ON TIME and CORRECTLY the first time!
Southwood Publix Shopping Center
3551 Blairstone Road, Suite 105
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.878.6009
UPS Store #2281
Whether you are another small business like us that needs help, or simply someone that needs professional printing, customized packaging and shipping solutions, a mailbox for us to handle your mail and package receiving, or even shipping large freight items like cars or antiques, this staff can help.
Managing Parnter(s)
Clayt Thompson, Owner/Operator
Services Provided
Faxing
Office and Mailing Supplies
Mailbox Services
Notary
Professionals Printing
Small Business Solutions
1700 N Monroe St, Suite 11
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850.224.9969
Facilities/Office Space
Regus
When you’re just starting out, you need a business image that can give you the image you need to compete. Whether you need a private or shared office, a virtual office or just some extra support, Regus can help you – and at a price that won't eat into your cash flow.
113 South Monroe Street
1st Floor
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
850.201.7100
http://www.regus.com/office-space/florida/tallahassee
Summit East
A high technology and high-amenity "SMART" campus supporting forward-thinking companies and their employees in the 21st century. Summit East was created to provide a new kind of workplace - an innovative, employee-centric environment that actively supports and enhances the satisfaction, productivity and success of not only companies, but also just as importantly, the professionals who make these businesses successful.
2073 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 155
Tallahassee, FL 32317
850.219.5300
www.summiteast.com
TCC Downtown at the Capitol
Business suites, meeting rooms, exhibit space and classrooms are sure to meet the needs of any organization, all within an exceptional setting in the heart of Florida's capital city.
Chris Burney
300 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.201.7662
Health and Wellness
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Major medical pays for doctors and hospitals; AFLAC insurance is for daily living. AFLAC can help provide you with coverage and security to help maintain your everyday life in case of injury or illness.
Services and Products (Policies)
Accident
Cancer/Specified-Disease
Critical Care & Recovery
Dental
Hospital Confinement Indemnity
Hospital Confinement Sickness Indemnity
Hospital Intensive Care
Juvenile Life
Life
Miriam Watkins
1117 N Gadsden Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850.224.2204
Bond Community Health Center
Bond Community health Center's leadership is devoted to promoting the well being of our Human Capital through a comprehensive health and stress reduction perspective involving the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual domains.
1720 South Gadsden Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
850.576.4073
www.bondchc.com
Florida Blue
Helping people and communities achieve better health. Whether you're looking for a plan that covers the "big stuff," or one that can help you manage everyday health care expenses, we've got you covered. Even better, we're here to help you find the plan that meets your needs and your budget—easily.
Products and Services (Insurance)
Accident
Critical Illness
Dental
Health
Hospital Care
Life
2116 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301
877.352.5830
www.floridabluecenters.com/tallahassee
Capital Regional Medical Center
Offering Business Health Solutions, an employee wellness program, to small and start-up businesses that include personal health assessments.
Screening Services Provided
Blood Pressure
Emotional Health
Height
Weight
Mary Waller
2626 Capital Medical Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850.325.5000
www.capitalregionalmedicalcenter.com
Human Resources and Professional Training
Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development
The center is a public resource managed and operated by FAMU and is a highly resourced public computer center with state of the art computing and telecommunications technology.
1600 Wanish Way
M. S. Thomas Building, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Dress for Success of Tallahassee
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
2901 E. Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32301
www.dressforsuccess.org/tallahassee
Entrepreneurial Excellence Program
The Entrepreneurial Excellence Program provides valuable advice to early stage start-up businesses and entrepreneurs as they navigate through the vulnerable stages of business development. A team of local business experts, researchers and specialists help increase the chance of success in the market by providing insight into:
Effective Business Models
Team Development
Legal Foundations
Marketing Strategies
Funding Insight
Entrepreneurial Experiences
Larry Lynch
Director, Entrepreneurial Excellence Program
850.521.3111
http://innovation-park.com/entrepreneurial-excellence-program/
GrantSpace
See Startup Capital- GrantSpace
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
The Tallahassee Chamber’s mission is to enhance the business climate of Florida’s Capital city, while ensuring economic prosperity and improving the quality of life enjoyed by its citizens. The focus of the Chamber is, and has always been, making Tallahassee a better place to live by helping build successful businesses that provide jobs, support families and give back to the community.
115 N. Calhoun Street
Tallahassee
Florida 32301
850. 224.8116
Jim Moran Institute
The mission of The Jim Moran Institute is to cultivate, train and inspire entrepreneurial leaders through world-class education, leading-edge research and applied training, consulting and mentorship, and public recognition.
Programs and Resources
Advice Straight Up
CEO Peer 2 Peer Groups
Community Business Network
Fellows Program
Small Business Executive Program
Mike Campbell
Director of North Florida Outreach
850.644.3372
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University (SBDC) works with existing and startup small businesses to help them grow and compete in today’s global economy. SBDCs are available to provide assistance during every phase of the business life cycle. The improvements that result from the direct support of client’s activities lead to job creation, investments, and economic growth for communities throughout northwest Florida.
2035 East Paul Dirac Drive
Morgan Building, Innovation Park
Suite 130-140
Tallahassee, Florida 32310
850.599.3407
TCC Workforce Development Center
TCC's Business and Professional Development Program meets the strategic and management needs of the business professional. Our courses are taught by top industry practitioners and leading academic instructors. Courses may be taken individually to sharpen working knowledge or as part of a comprehensive certificate program. TCC offers a variety of both open enrollment courses and customized training opportunities for area business.
TCC Workforce Development
444 Appleyard Drive
850.201.8760
https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Current/Academics/WorkforceDevelopment/Pages/default.aspx
Workforce Plus
WORKFORCE plus provides comprehensive employment and workforce services for our region. WORKFORCE plus recognizes the challenges that public and private organizations face every day. The Center for Business and Employer Services gives employers access to local workforce solutions and statewide services in one location. Business Consultants are available to assistant in recruitment, interviewing, job matching and screening. WORKFORCE plus offers computer labs and meeting space for employers to use to conduct trainings, meetings, presentations and as well as many other needs.
2525 S Monroe St #3A
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850. 922.0023
Marketing & Promotions
7 Mile Enterprises
7 Mile Enterprises is a strategic branding firm offering consulting services, branded apparel and promotional items for small businesses, non-profit organizations, school programs and personal items.
Managing Partner(s)
Maurice Hall
Services Provided
Branded Apparel
Promotional Items
Business Image Consulting
850.629.8758
MarketDone
MarketDone is owned by Deanna Mims, marketing consultant, qualifying marketing coach and frequent speaker. She is passionate about helping new entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit associations clarify their marketing message and connect with their target market. By utilizing techniques from marketing, communications, public relations, networking, coaching and training, Mims works collaboratively with businesses to connect with their niche market to increase sales, while giving back to the community.
Managing Partner(s)
Deanna Mims
Services Provided
Advertising
Coaching
Marketing
Networking
Public Relations
Social Media
850.425.5240
Networking Opportunities
Access Florida Finance
Access Tallahassee
Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce
Business and Professional Women
Circle of Wealth
Council on Culture and Arts
Network of Young Professionals
Tallahassee-Leon County Economic Development Council
Tallahassee Grapevine
You Can Women In Business International
Young Entrepreneurs Council of the Big Bend Minority Chamber
http://mybbmc.org/programs/young-entrepreneurs-council/
Start-Up Capital (Grants, Loans and Competitions)
Access Florida Finance
Access Florida Finance Corporation’s (AFFC) mission is to provide Access To Capital and technical assistance to black, rural and small businesses throughout Florida and the nation. AFFC will foster Economic Development and job creation by use of Federal, State and private Community Based Programs and in coordination with our strategic alliances.
AFFC provides the following services to Florida’s black, rural and small business owner:
Business Plan Competition
Direct Loans- Access Florida Finance Black Business Loan Program
Loan Guarantees
Technical Assistance
Venture Capital
See more at: http://www.accessfloridafinance.com/about-us/#sthash.sW0301pO.dpuf
2623 Blairstone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tel: 850-765-0375
Fax: 850-270-1122
GrantSpace
GrantSpaceSM, a service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effective organizations.
GrantSpaceSM is the place to:
EXPLORE in-depth content
ENGAGE with a community of peers and experts
ENERGIZE fundraising efforts
At GrantSpaceSM, you can:
View video recordings of live discussions with funders
Listen to podcasts featuring experts in the field
Find answers to your questions from the Knowledge Base
Ask us! Connect right now with an information professional
Get information about opportunities in your field of interest
Increase your expertise in fundraising and management
Attend training and events, in-person and online
See what's happening on the calendar
Register to rate content, leave comments, and join the forum
Find us at one of the 460+ free funding information centers
Main Office: New York
79 Fifth Avenue/16th Street
New York, NY 10003-3076
212.620.4230
foundationcenter.org/newyork
Regional Offices: Atlanta
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30303-2914
404.880.0094
foundationcenter.org/atlanta
Other Resources
Books
The Art of the Start (G. Kawasaki)
Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Your Competition Irrelevant (W. C. Kim, R. Mauborgne)
Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers and Challengers (A. Osterwalder, Y. Pigneur)
Delivering Happiness- A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose (T. Hseish)
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What To Do About It (M. Gerber)
How To Win Friends and Influence People (D. Carnegie)
Platform: Get Noticed In a Noisy World (M. Hyatt)
Think and Grow Rich (N. Hill)
Who Owns The Ice House?: Eight Lessons From An Unlikely Entrepreneur (G. Schoeniger, C. Taulbert)
Conferences and Expos
Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Conference
Scheduled Annually in May, Location Varies
http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/
Black Enterprise Women of Power Conference
Scheduled Annually in March, Location Varies
http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power-summit/
Essence Music Festival Empowerment Conference
Scheduled Annually in July, New Orleans, LA
http://www.essence.com/festival/schedule/speaker
Jacob Chapel Business Expo
Scheduled Annual in June, Jacob Chapel Tallahassee
https://www.facebook.com/JacobChapelBaptistChurch
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference
Scheduled Annually in August, Location Varies
http://talchamber.com/events/annual-chamber-conference/
National Sales Network Conference
Scheduled Annually in August, Location Varies
http://conference.salesnetwork.org/
South By Southwest (SXSW)
Scheduled Annually in March, Austin, TX
Urban League National Conference
Scheduled Annually in July, Location Varies
http://www.iamempowered.com/article/2012/11/21/2013-national-urban-league-conference
Online Resources
American Express OPEN Forum
https://www.openforum.com/yourbusinesstv/
CEO Blog Nation
Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship Education
Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour
Start-Up Weekend
Start-Up America
Young, Fabulous and Self-Employed (YFS)
Magazines
Black Enterprise Magazine
http://www.blackenterprise.com/
Entrepreneur Magazine
Fast Company Magazine
Inc. Magazine
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Business License Information: (850) 487-1395 or apply online at www.myfloridalicense.com.
Business Name: (850) 245-6058; www.sunbiz.org.
City License: (850) 891-6488; www.talgov.com.
Corporate Income Tax: 1-800-352-3671; dor.myflorida.com.
Department of Agriculture: (850) 922-2966; www.doacs.state.fl.us.
Employer Identification Number: (850) 942-8995 or 1-800-829-4933; www.irs.gov/.
Federal Income Tax Withholding and Social Security Tax: 1-800-829-4933; www.irs.gov/.
Federal Unemployment Tax: 1-800-829-4933; www.irs.gov/.
Incorporation: (850) 245-6052; www.sunbiz.org.
New Employee Hire Reporting Requirements: (850) 656-3343; https://newhire.state.fl.us/
Sales Tax Certificates: 1-800-352-3671; dor.myflorida.com.
State License: (850) 487-1395
State Unemployment Tax: 1-800-352-3671, www.myflorida.com.
Workers' Compensation: (850) 413-1601; www.myfloridacfo.com/wc/.
Zoning: (850) 891-6400; www.talgov.com/planning/.
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Open Book is focused on arming and educating minorities and other socially-disadvantaged classes with the insight and information needed to build sustainable business operations. In our experience, we have seen that sustainable businesses are innovative businesses. Innovation is risky but we want to take as much of the risk out your innovative business venture as possible. It is our belief that “The Key to Innovation Is No Secret…It’s An Open Book”.
Why an ‘open book’? Symbolically, an open book represents manifestation. You may have a notebook or journal where you jot down all your ideas, your dreams and your aspirations. But after we write them down, what do we do? We close the book! Interestingly enough, closed books symbolize dreams. The open book was chosen to demonstrate our commitment in helping to manifest your dreams- to making them not just your reality, but ours as well. We are committed to your success and look forward to seeing your dreams manifest.
