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April 16, 2004

Lasday: 'You've Got Bragging Rights'

Be ready with a quick self-commercial. In today's economic environment, bragging is a must.Lou Lasday, an independent marketing advisor who resides on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic marketing initiatives for emerging companies.

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April 9, 2004

The Answer to Affordable Housing: Shoes

Here's the reality: Sarasota County will never have an ample supply of affordable housing. It will never have an ample supply no matter what government handouts and subsidies and trust funds it creates. And the reason is simple: Sarasotans ...don't want i

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April 2, 2004

Happy Employees Create Happy Customers

Employees need managers who can empathize with their stress and pain and who honestly try to create an environment in which they feel valued and respected despite all the changes going on around them.Barbara Glanz is an author and motivational speaker.

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March 19, 2004

Hire Top Talent

Companies that select, retain and develop top talent will become the market leaders.Stephen Garber, who lives and works in the Sarasota area, provides executive coaching for people who need to choose, keep and develop performance champions.

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March 12, 2004

Stewart's Crime: BEING WEALTHY

Judging from a juror's comments, Martha Stewart's crime was that as being wealthy and well-connected.

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March 5, 2004

Search for the 'Right Customers'

Not all customers are created equal. Some are pushy and difficult. Choose ones you know you can satisfy.

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Business Observer Staff
February 20, 2004

Wal-Mart's Penalty for Success

No one has a right to business success or a right to be protected from competitors by the government.

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February 6, 2004

Beat the Competition: Claim Fame

You have a personality. So does your company. Is it good or is it bad?Lou Lasday, an independent marketing advisor who resides on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic corporate initiatives for emerging companies.

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January 23, 2004

Garber: Increase Productivity

Avoid common pitfalls in the quest for higher performance. And build a solid foundation.

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January 9, 2004

Hometown Democracy: Special Interest Ploy

We've seen a flurry of media reports recently applauding the actions of an organization collecting signatures for a constitutional amendment that would, if passed, forever change how community development is decided in Florida. By Patrick Slevin

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January 2, 2004

Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr: Why Libertarians Aren't Whacky Cranks

A common accusation against libertarianism is that we are unnaturally obsessed with tracing social and economic problems to the state, and, in doing so, we oversimplify the world.

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December 26, 2003

Trade Zone: International Calling

Sarasota airport hopes to attract international carriers. But the going is slow.Johannes Werner writes on trade issues for the GCBR.

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December 12, 2003

Lou Lasday: Build Relationships with those You Know

Getting up close and personal means top-of-mind and profitable.Lou Lasday writes about marketing.

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December 5, 2003

Harris Plugs FTAA (Sara/Mana edition)

Free Trade Area of the AmericasJohannes Werner is a Sarasota-based business journalist. He carries a German passport, is married to a Mexican, and publishes a trade monthly, Cuba Trade & Investment News

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November 28, 2003

Garber: Increase Personal Productivity

Stay positive as you face struggles. Attitude is everything. And don't forget to smile.Stephen Garber, who lives and works in the Sarasota area, provides executive coaching for people who want to become better executives

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Lasday: 'You've Got Bragging Rights'

The Answer to Affordable Housing: Shoes

Happy Employees Create Happy Customers

Hire Top Talent

Stewart's Crime: BEING WEALTHY

Search for the 'Right Customers'

Wal-Mart's Penalty for Success

Beat the Competition: Claim Fame

Garber: Increase Productivity

Hometown Democracy: Special Interest Ploy

Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr: Why Libertarians Aren't Whacky Cranks

Trade Zone: International Calling

Lou Lasday: Build Relationships with those You Know

Harris Plugs FTAA (Sara/Mana edition)

Garber: Increase Personal Productivity

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