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  • February 14, 2020
How to manage remote employees

More and more companies, like Tampa's eventPower and Venuetize, are realizing significant cost savings by transitioning to a mostly remote workforce, but it takes proper management to pull off the shift.

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  • February 14, 2020
How to salvage your brand after a PR crisis

Tucker/Hall, a Tampa, Florida, strategic communications firm, says businesses need to lean on the truth when dealing with a brand-threatening crisis.

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  • February 6, 2020
Company reorganizations: communication is crucial

A look at 10 common pitfalls when communicating a reorganization — and how C-level executives can avoid the danger zone.

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  • March 29, 2019
Employee retention vs. full employment — who wins?

Three tips to get employees to stay with your business and remain fulfilled.

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  • March 15, 2019
Five signs you need a family business consultant

Don’t let communication breakdowns and fear of change wreck a company. There are better ways.

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  • March 10, 2019
Netflix co-founder: Crush the status quo

Ideas matter says the co-founder of one of the world’s largest internet companies. But some things matter way more — like confidence and taking chances.

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  • February 8, 2019
How to hire lots of people and train them fast

People and process means a lot at PDQ.

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  • February 8, 2019
How to manage multiple generations in the workplace

Managing people from different generations in the same workplace isn't easy. Some of the keys to successful navigation of these generations — baby boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z — include management 101 staples, like transparency, com

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  • February 8, 2019
How to overcome setbacks

Overcoming a loss requires discipline — and preparation.

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  • February 8, 2019
How to provide exceptional service

The best of the best customer service, says Damien O’Riordan, a 25-year veteran of the best in hospitality — The Ritz-Carlton — comes from a combination of constants. Those constants are like a ladder: every rung needs to be there to make it all work in c

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  • February 8, 2019
Have a crisis to manage? Here's how

Chris Spiro brand architecture crisis management

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  • February 8, 2019
How to launch a B-Corp that generates results

Salt Palm Development and Legacy Vacation Club, both owned and operated by St. Petersburg, Florida-based businessman Jared Meyers, have joined the ranks of B Corporations.

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  • April 27, 2018
Gold standard: Jeweler dishes hiring advice

All that glistens isn't necessarily gold when it comes to finding the best staff, says a prominent area jewelry executive.

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  • March 2, 2018
Get the credit you deserve

Your business survived the 2017 hurricanes. It's time to get credit where credit is due.

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  • February 2, 2018
When you should revisit your company's values

Values can shift as things change in your business. Follow these six steps to help you determine — and stick to — yours.

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