Thursday, September 30, 2010
Small Businesses change Social Media Expectations
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Small Businesses Expect 2010 Growth
The majority of small business owners anticipate their 2010 revenues will exceed their 2009 sales, according to a new survey. The data, released by the Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute, shows 51% of small business owners believe their year-over-year sales will increase in 2010. A year ago, only 32% expected better sales in 2009 compared to 2008. "Many government officials and economists believe the nation's recovery from the recession depends on small businesses; thus it's heartening to see that small business owners have a positive outlook for [the rest of] 2010," said Mark Wolf, director of Guardian Life.
Within individual markets, data shows environmental companies (65%) and health care companies (60%) have the highest expectation for 2010 revenue increases. Conversely, hotels and restaurants (58%), retail companies (57%) and financial firms (57%) have the highest percentage of small business owners who expect 2010 sales to be the same or lower than 2009.Consistent with their optimism for sales growth, the survey also shows 45% of small business owners plan to expand their companies within the next two years. In addition, results show companies with 10 or more employees are most likely to expect growth in 2010. "As companies reach a critical mass of 10 or more employees, they gain a level of stability and resourcefulness that helps them succeed, even in tough times," said John Krubski, research advisor to Guardian Life.
The Institute's findings also show small business owners outperformed their own revenue estimates for 2009. Only 32% of those surveyed last year expected their 2009 revenues to be better than their 2008 sales. Yet, in evaluating their actual performance in 2009, 39% reported a revenue increase over 2008. "Our research indicates that small business owners are typically conservative in estimating the financial prospects for their companies, so this upbeat projection bodes well for the U.S. economy," said Wolf.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Old Florida at its best... Shell Creek
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| Walls of Shells at of course "Shell Creek" |
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| In amongst the Cypress Stands |
Friday, September 17, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
NEW articles and updates added to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Web site
New FWRI Publications for August
View a list of new FWRI publications added to our collection in August.
Regional Analysis of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic Stocks of Red Drum
This report includes an analysis of red drum within northern and southern regions on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida.
Snook Cold Kill Report
This report presents a summary of the analyses conducted by FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) to assess the impact of the 2010 cold kill event on Florida’s common snook populations.
Press Releases
FWC rescuing oil-impacted sea turtles with help from Gulf fishermen
Released August 6, 2010
Scientists release the first rescued, rehabilitated sea turtles back into the Gulf
Released August 18, 2010
Updates
Commercial Fisheries Landings in Florida
Download Florida landings data for all commercially harvested finfish and invertebrate species.
Event Calendar
Are you interested in regional events that involve the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute? Check our regularly updated calendar of events for activities to enjoy.
Fish Kill Database Directory
Search the fish kill database for records of fish kills and fish abnormalities reported in Florida as far back as 1972, when the first fish kill was reported to FWRI.
Manatee Mortality
Search a summary manatee mortality database for information by county, cause of death, and date.
Red Tide Current Status Statewide Information
This summary report of current red tide conditions around Florida includes a map of sampling results and regional status reports. Reports are generally updated on Friday afternoon. Additional information, if available, is provided on Tuesday afternoon.
Flickr
Rescuing Oil-Impacted Turtles
FWRI researchers and commercial charter boat fishermen are teaming up to help rescue oil-impacted sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
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