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Best-selling author Lisa Unger admits that even though she always wanted to be a writer, it took her 10 years to finish her first book. Perseverance was the theme of Unger’s talk at Working Women of Tampa Bay’s Jan. 11 luncheon.

Thousands of Tampa Bay’s brightest people will gather at Amalie Arena again this year to showcase and celebrate Florida’s innovation at the Synapse Summit, Jan. 23-24.

A recent Pew Research Center report names broadcast – either television or online – as the most popular platform for news consumption. Nearly half of Americans would rather watch the news than read or listen to it.

As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.

Many experts expect that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates by a quarter-point two or three times in 2019. So if you’re thinking about getting financing for your business this year, this could be a pretty big deal.

Most of the 900 students who attend Dr. Carter G. Woodson PK-8 Leadership Academy in Tampa have never visited ZooTampa, even though the school is less than 10 minutes away.

As someone going from an internship at B2 Communications to an internship at Disney, I’ve learned a lot about the process of getting an internship or entry-level position.

Continuing education is beneficial for companies and employees. It’s something our agency encourages throughout the year, whether it’s through conferences, webinars or trade association memberships.

Only one in three businesses close from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. But in a competitive job market, it’s a perk employers might want to consider.

The Plus Projec+, a new initiative created with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, is raising awareness and funding for organizations providing services for Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ+ community.

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

With the unemployment rate at a record low, college grads are excited to jump into a fast-paced workforce. Yet, many careers are still quite competitive.

With the unemployment rate at a record low, college grads are excited to jump into a fast-paced workforce. Yet, many careers are still quite competitive.

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

Digital marketing and communications can seem complicated, but it can help grow your business.

It’s always a good time of year to give back. But, it’s even more powerful when it’s done around the holidays.

We get a lot of resumes at B2 Communications. Job seekers often get creative to try to make their resumes stand out. Other people inadvertently make their resumes stand out for the wrong reasons.

Why so serious at work? Laughter can actually be beneficial for your workplace, according to a recent article from Fast Company.

Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.

Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle, leaving entire communities in shambles. There is much to be done to help the recovery process, and there is no shortage of ways for you to help.

It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate your finances to see how you can improve in 2019. Tips we share with our customers include:

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

Shepherd’s Village, a nonprofit that helps single mothers move forward from crisis to personal and economic stability, won the $25,000 grand prize in Social Venture Partner Tampa Bay’s Fast Pitch competition.

Many business leaders say they don’t want to be in the spotlight, yet they do want more business.

Name-calling, spreading false rumors, receiving unwanted images or threats: These behaviors and more are the types of bullying a majority of teens are subjected to online. Cyberbullying isn’t a new aspect to social media culture, and it’s hardly something that disappears, even among adults.

I’ve checked my email six times while writing this 100-word article, and I’m not alone. In a state of constant connection, it’s easy to go into communication overload.

For reporters, nothing is more annoying than getting a pitch for a story with no relevance to their audience, followed by repeated follow-up calls from the PR person pitching the idea.

A midday gym session can be the best way to boost your energy levels during the workday. But the thought of redoing your hair or taking that second shower can be daunting.

The Florida Chamber’s annual Future of Florida Forum once again brought together leaders and activists from across Florida to discuss innovative ideas to help prepare the Sunshine State for a more powerful economic future.

A challenging part of presentations can be managing questions during or after. They’re hard to control and sometimes audiences can use them to test you.