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Big companies and small companies have both their advantages and disadvantages, and I have been fortunate to gain experience and obtain valuable tools from both along the way. So when I was posed with the question, “what do you think is the difference between working for a small company versus a big company?” It really got me thinking, “what are the differences?”

While large companies can have more resources, it can be more challenging to get things accomplished with the levels of management between you and the CEO. While smaller companies can provide a more family like environment and direct contact to the top, budgetary restrictions can at times be a challenge.  Although, there is one resource they have in common regardless of size…their people.

When it comes to big companies versus small, I’m not suggesting one is better than the other, as many large companies successfully held onto this recipe for success.  When you read Fortune magazine’s annual issue of the top 100 companies to work for, it probably won’t surprise you that this is not a deep seeded secret that their employees simply like what they do and want to go to work every day for a very good reason.

When I worked for a luxury hotelier I was always inspired by how the company was built from a passionate desire to provide their guests and employees the best experience possible even when it was no more than a roadside motel.  I have also had the opportunity to work for a celebrity chef, whose attention to detail, customer service and his staff was personal and non-negotiable.  All of these talented men and women had one thing in common; their employees and customers came first and were their most valuable resources, and they made it well known.

Simply put, this translates to a more positive experience for the client, who find they are working with people who are passionate about what they do, genuinely care and are detail oriented, thus providing the best possible experience.  Whether it is a dinner for 50 or a reception for 400.

Having had a chance to work a few events and visit with current and prospective clients here at FantaSea, there is something to be said for a small, family owned company.  As a company policy, “We Care!” You are not just a number here, each client is treated as a guest and each party is just as important as the next.  It’s the personal attention that we give to each and every person here that sets us apart and makes this company the best choice for any event.

My name is Daniel Ginzburg and I am the co-owner of FantaSea Yachts & Yacht Club, where I have the distinct pleasure to work side by side with my wife, Stephanie, and my father, Uri, who founded the company in 1980 with one small yacht, Chelsea (named for the town where my parents lived in London when they were first married.) Years later, my father bought a shipyard where he built himself our first large yacht, Dandeana which he kindly named after my sister and me. Our fleet has since grown to include Regentsea and FantaSea One. They are all as beautiful and unique as the memories they’ve created. We even built our own beautiful ballroom overlooking the marina (and our yachts) which we named FantaSea Yacht Club.

It’s passion and pride that drive me to be the best I can be each day and it’s the people I work with, from guests to staff, that validate my hard work. I truly love working here and sharing in the creation and celebration of special events. I believe our staff is what makes our company so special – we truly are a family – and we love what we do. I have watched many of our team grow up here. I have seen busboys become bartenders, interns became event planners, dishwashers become chefs and crew becoming Captains. As the years have progressed, our children even work here now. We are three generations working together.

I invite you to visit our blog often so you can get to know us and let us share our stories and experiences with you. We appreciate your feedback and comments because we know as good as we think we are, we can always be better. Welcome aboard!