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The non-profit organization protects children from abuse and neglect.

More than two thousand children have passed through Joshua House since it opened in 1992. The non-profit organization is a haven for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in the Tampa Bay area. With five homes on 11 acres, Joshua House promotes growth, stability, and support specific to each child's needs.

COVID-19 has left an unmistakable mark on the business community. Many consumers have been forced to abandon brick and mortar retail shops and restaurants in favor of eCommerce and online ordering and delivery. With so many consumers surfing the internet, online reviews have become just as important as family and friends' recommendations. Why should you pay attention to those online reviews? Because five-star reviews can boost your sales and build your customer base. Here are just a few reasons why online reviews are so critical today.

With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to freshen up your drink menu and find something unique to offer your customers. Specialty cocktails can be a great draw for customers looking to try something festive and new. Making a novelty out of these drinks and including the glass in the purchase price can be a great selling point as well. But, it’s all about what’s on the inside. Here are ten holiday cocktail recipes to help inspire your seasonal drink menu.

It's been more than eight months since the pandemic hit the U.S., and through it all, restaurants have had some of the most challenging times. Most were forced to innovate or risk shutting down. Those that chose to think out of the box added outside seating, delivery services, curbside pickup, boxed family dinners, and more.

While this year is sure to be quite different from years past, the holiday season is always an important one for small business owners. Getting your deals out there early and offering a variety of shopping, payment and shipping options is going to be essential to get your piece of the holiday pie. Here we take a look at a few Thanksgiving statistics that small business owners should know.