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• Advice from the judges on business plans, entrepreneurship

  Here is advice on writing a business plan from the 2012 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge judges:

• ECONOMY

  Share haiku on an economic theme

  Two years ago, Business Monday asked readers to use the Japanese poetry form haiku to express themselves. Now we’re asking for new submissions.

• BizBytes 101

  Is Facebook advertising right for your small business?

  BizBytes 101 shares tips for navigating the issues of social media advertising.
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  2011 Community Track

  Passion, persistence, partnerships mark winners’ year

  First Place winner DonorCommunity is building a name in the nonprofit industry.

• My View

  Franchising a viable alternative in a tough economy

  You are a successful mid-level executive or high-level corporate officer and have suddenly fallen victim to corporate down-sizing due to the economic crisis. Or you are moderately successful in your present employment or small business, but your daily routine is no longer exciting. What are your options if you choose to change jobs or even careers in order to pursue The American Dream?
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  Meet the judges: Community Track

  Susan Amat is co-founder and executive director of The Launch Pad at Toppel, an entrepreneurial career center at the University of Miami that has helped hundreds of startups. Amat ventured into the music business as a concert promoter at age 15. A serial entrepreneur, she started and ran a successful record label and developed a television show that aired on the E! Network as well as the first CD-Rom magazine. She teaches business strategy, entrepreneurship and organizational behavior at UM and leads Startup Florida.
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  2011 High School Track

  For Challenge’s teen winners, the world is their oyster

  Team behind First Place Kit Korp prepares for life’s next chapter — there’s no kit for that.
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  Sunshine Industries

  Locally based accounting firms build success in a field of heavy hitters

  Three of the biggest South Florida-based accounting firms have built national reputations as a hometown alternative to the top financial players.
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  Meet the judges: FIU Track

  John C. Fleming, a serial entrepreneur, is the technology practice lead at Biztegra Partners, a social web agency based in West Palm Beach. He started his career as a software developer in 1979 and has worked nationally and internationally in engineering, sales, marketing, services and general management in industries ranging from high tech to real estate. Fleming has started companies, raised money and has been part of teams that built products that became market leaders in their space.
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  Meet the judges: High School Track

  Felipe F. Basulto is the retail market manager for TD Bank, overseeing the Miami-Dade locations and responsible for growth, profitability and continued expansion of TD Bank’s retail network in the local market. Basulto held similar positions with Regions Bank and Bank of America. He serves on the board for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, is chair-elect of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber, serves as a trustee with United Way, is chair for the March of Dimes Walk for 2012 and serves on Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) South Florida’s board.

• Dr. Law

  Who gets the engagement ring if the marriage is called off

  Engagement ring ownership disputes are often hotly contested due to the emotional aspect of a failed relationship and the ring’s sentimental and economic value.
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  Bacardi at a glance: Company’s 150-year highlights

  1862: Bacardi is founded by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó in Santiago de Cuba.
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  Cover Story

  Evolution of Bacardi: Company marks 150th anniversary

  The company celebrates its past while looking forward to growth in the competitive spirits business.
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  Sunshine Industries

  Armour Group builds bullet-proof business

  A Fort Lauderdale company sells armored vehicles to military clients and companies with employees overseas.
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  Bacardi ads — a sign of the times

  Bacardi’s advertising has reflected popular culture and current events. Here’s a sampling of the company’s iconic marketing.
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  Q&A/Digital Debrief

  S. Fla. architect on the rise as a leader in the industry

  Natividad Soto was recently elected vice president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida and she helped found AIA Miami Women in Architecture.

• Business Minutes

  Miami Dade College reaches out to small business owners

  Taking educational programs to “the communities that need it,” is a key for Brian Sepe, executive dean of MDC’s School of Business.

• FIU College of Law offers free legal help for small businesses

  The Community Development Clinic at the Florida International University’s College of Law Clinical Program provides free legal assistance (non-litigation) to qualified small businesses and nonprofits.

• entrepreneurship

  Entrepreneurs to share advice at Startup Florida event

  South Florida entrepreneurs will share their startup stories and help to mentor participants during the Startup Florida Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave.

• My View

  New Internet domains make waves in cyberspace

  Suppose you were able to purchase and control the section of the Yellow Pages phone book that covers your industry or your city. Suppose that, just like the Yellow Pages, that purchase gave you the ability to control who was able to advertise, what they paid and information about a company’s advertising patterns. Now suppose that control was moved to the Internet — at an exorbitant price.

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