Visual storytelling — the practice of communicating your brand through images, video, and visual narrative — is one of the most measurable growth levers available to small businesses in 2025.

Parenting Matters is proud to announce it has been awarded an $8,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support a consultant-led strategic planning initiative designed to guide the organization’s next phase of growth and impact.

Internal security threats — from weak access controls to employee fraud — are the leading cause of small business data breaches, and most go undetected for nearly a year before anyone notices.

The most common mistakes new small business owners make — skipping a formal plan, mismanaging cash, and underestimating legal and financial complexity — are correctable before they cause real damage.

Urgent Dental Care of Bradenton offers LWRBA members a 10% discount on all dental services. Our privately owned emergency dental office is open 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, providing fast, reliable care for unexpected dental needs.

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United Way Suncoast Goodwill VITA free tax preparation

Even during economic downturns, small businesses can thrive if they focus on strengthening their digital foundations.

Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador Awards

Goodwill Bookstore Longboat Key

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GB Collects expands with a new Lakewood Ranch, FL office, marking its 4th location and continued national growth in B2B debt collection services