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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 6, 2023
How to make smart technology upgrades

Don't expect to just throw money at newfangled IT products and services and see instant results.

  • Technology
  • By Denise Federer
  • January 12, 2023
Workplace change: It's a process, not a plan

Change (management) is hard. Here’s how to make it work.

  • Advice
  • By Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 12, 2023
Craft irresistible email newsletters — it can be done

How to execute compelling newsletters that inspire engagement and drive brand loyalty.

  • Advice
  • By Brian Murphy
  • December 2, 2022
How to take your company from startup to unicorn

Cybersecurity entrepreneur Brian Murphy built a company from nothing to a valuation of more than $1 billion. His road there had "no pause button."

  • Advice
  • By Tim Cartwright
  • December 2, 2022
5 things startups need to do to woo investors

The list includes focused management and a meaningful difference from the competition.

  • Advice
  • By Denise Federer
  • November 11, 2022
How to reward your star performers — and utilize them as influencers

Adapting salary policies to a new workforce requires not only more money but a new mindset as well.

  • Advice
  • By Traci McMillan Beach
  • October 27, 2022
6 ways to wow customers and perspective customers with webinars

Don’t fear the webinar: By packing the punch with a thoughtful strategy and engaging content, it can really sizzle.

  • Advice
  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 18, 2022
Recession not a certainty, but likely, economists say

Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Probably, but any downturn is likely to be brief and mild, especially in Florida.

  • Strategies
  • By Denise Federer
  • October 10, 2022
How to get leadership transition right — the first time

When a CEO or founder, finally, leaves an organization, the stakes are high for the new leader. Rules and structure to the succession are key.

  • Advice
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 26, 2022
As Hurricane Ian approaches, your business needs to be ready

For a business, preparing for a hurricane is much more than buying toilet paper and water.

  • News
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 16, 2022
Amid economic slowdown, cut outreach with caution, branding expert says

Stacey Harrison shares insights about how businesses can "recession-proof" their marketing strategies during tough economic times.

  • Advice
  • By Paul Allen
  • September 2, 2022
4 lessons on managing rapid growth — without sacrificing client experience

Fast growth can become a constraint on a business if it is not handled well.

  • Advice
  • By Denise Federer
  • August 3, 2022
Leading a family business — when you’re not part of the family

The arrangement can be both high risk and high reward.

  • Advice
  • By Darcy Eikenberg
  • July 21, 2022
How to keep your best people (Hint: It’s not about the money)

Money might talk, but employees will more often walk without this key leadership component.

  • Advice
  • By Denise Federer
  • July 14, 2022
Conscious leadership: What it is and how to become one

Leading with empathy can open a lot of doors for your employees, and your organization.

  • Advice
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