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Entrepreneurs

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  • March 21, 2008
Responsible Meets Profitable

Investing in companies that do well by their shareholders, communities and employees could pay off. One Gulf Coast money manager explains how.

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  • March 21, 2008
Borrowed Guidance

Companies that are growing too fast - or sometimes, too slow - can find solace in rentable chief financial officers.

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  • March 21, 2008
CEOs play stock-defense

A company's stock price does not always reflect the company's value or earnings, as some Gulf Coast CEOs have learned too well.

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  • March 21, 2008
Jim Roberts

born salesman and motivator

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  • March 21, 2008
Mission: Possible

Brian Jones has gone two years without a paycheck to build his company, Adventure Training Concepts. But the retired U.S. Army Ranger hasn't given up and it's starting to pay off.

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  • March 14, 2008
Courting Business

Executives and entrepreneurs seeking to get in and out of court before seasons - and sometimes years - change, have found their spot in Hillsborough County. Other Gulf Coast courts could follow.

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  • March 14, 2008
Follow the Rules

Tampa attorney Bruce Lamb helps doctors and hospitals keep in step with state and federal regulations and has received board-certified status for his specialty.

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  • March 14, 2008
Fountain Fantastic

Going from $6 million in annual revenues to a projected $30 million in two years - even in this economy - can be done. Rigorous employee training is essential.

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  • March 14, 2008
Elder Advocates

As the population ages and people live longer, an emerging field of law finds some attorneys going beyond estate planning to take a more holistic approach.

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  • March 14, 2008
The Fine Print

Tampa attorney David Shear has built a successful practice in real estate, banking and corporate law and has used that knowledge in the community as well.

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  • March 14, 2008
Corner on the market

Southwest Florida has evaded the radar of Florida's largest law firms, even as the population and economy have surged. Tough local competition has kept big players out too.

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  • March 7, 2008
Forced Patience

Market slumps don't just whack local and regional construction firms. Multi-office national giants aren't too big to be spared, either.

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  • March 7, 2008
Building on Relationships

Hawkins Construction continues a tradition of team-oriented work among its longtime employees and succeeds, especially in the retail niche.

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  • March 7, 2008
Crowther control

The construction downturn has given financially strong companies an opportunity to take market share and acquire competitors. Crowther Roofing is one of those planning to take advantage of the situation.

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  • February 29, 2008
Downtown Saga

One developer's saga in downtown Fort Myers shows the perils of urban redevelopment. It's a warning to other entrepreneurs who have grand plans for urban living.

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