SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT

Small Biz Spotlight! Meet American Express’ Business Platinum Local Palm Beach Members BY SYDNEY SADICK

The holiday season is here, and small businesses and entrepreneurs are busier than ever around Palm Beach! Everyone knows the American Express Business Platinum Card® is a go-to Card for business owners, delivering renowned travel benefits, and business rewards and credits. These include access to a more seamless airport experience through statement credit benefits for programs such as CLEAR® and Global Entry, rewards on eligible flights and prepaid hotel bookings, complimentary airport lounge access, and more. Terms apply. The Business Platinum Card also gives business owners the chance to get rewarded for business expenses and solutions for cash flow flexibility, all while experiencing superior customer care support. We asked three local Palm Beach business owners how the Card has helped support their business growth. Learn more at go.amex/spotlight.

SIMON ISAACS

Owner/Broker, Simon Isaacs Real Estate

Established in 2016

Simon, what’s your agency’s focus?

I own my own real estate brokerage in Palm Beach. We primarily focus on residential in and around the island, West Palm Beach, and north to Jupiter and South to Delray and Boca Raton.

What is your favorite perk of the Card?

Travel. When you’re taking a 6 a.m. flight to meet a client, being able to access a statement credit benefit for CLEAR® through the Card and having access to great lounges makes the experience that much easier.

How does the Card help you run your business?

I use my Amex Business Platinum Card for all business charges. It helps to know that if I ever have a problem with an order that Amex will have my back.

Simon Isaacs

Karen Murray KAREN MURRAY

Founder, Fivestory

Established in 2020

Tell us about your luxury boutique!

It’s a multi-brand destination that embodies both old-world elegance and modern innovation with a penchant for the exquisitely eclectic. With both emerging and established designers featuring curated fashion, accessories, jewelry, home products, and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, Fivestory is a haven for shoppers looking to discover something new and different.

How do you use the Amex Business Platinum Card to enhance your day-to-day operations?

We love using Amex for our business. We use it for vendor payments and everyday expenses. Amex makes it simple to pay vendors quickly when items are ready to ship while improving our cash flow flexibility.

AMEX BUSINESS PLATINUM CARD FUN FACTS!

Enter lucrative rewards on travel bookings with 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels booked via AmexTravel. com, up to $200 in statement credits each calendar year for baggage fees and more when you select one qualifying airline, and 35 percent points back when you Pay with Points to purchase an eligible flight via Amex Travel (up to 1,000,000 points back per calendar year). The Business Platinum Card also offers elevated rewards for purchases made in select business categories on the Card. The Business Platinum Card also offers Pay Over Time: the option to carry a balance with interest on eligible purchases up to your Pay Over Time limit. Terms apply. Learn more at go.amex/spotlight.

LINSEY SNYDER

Founder, Face Time Beauty

Established in 2006

Tell us about your biz!

Face Time Beauty is a team of 28 beauty gurus, including top makeup artists, hairstylists, spray tanners, and manicurists who travel the world to perfectly polish and primp an array of private clients. We try to bring out each woman’s natural beauty and complement her unique features.

What do you enjoy most about being a Card member?

The Amex Platinum Card is the go-to Card for all our business expenses. It’s easy to use, easy to earn rewards, and the customer service is unmatched. We have clients all over the world and fly our PB team throughout the U.S., Caribbean, and beyond. The travel rewards and Amex Travel agent assistance are favorite perks for us!