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Opinion

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  • Denise Federer
  • August 4, 2017
How a CEO's Personality Affects Succession Planning

Smart CEOs will take time to uncover what their children bring to the table — even if it looks different from the status quo.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 28, 2017
Blinded by altruism

The Washington trajectory hasn't changed in 75 years. That's why the final health law will remain costly and lousy.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2017
Don't blame the Republicans

Egoism holds that one is entitled to what one has earned. Altruism holds that one is entitled to what one needs.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 21, 2017
Will Trump's infrastructure plan help Florida?

Florida is already a national leader in the successful use of P3s.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • July 7, 2017
How to Identify and Groom Future Leaders

The next generation may have different priorities about 'how to do business.'

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2017
How to avoid the next real estate bubble

The market is doing fine. But one government proposal might turn fine into a fiasco.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2017
Building the firm of the future through Lean Six Sigma

The benefits of this process aren't limited to manufacturing. Here's how to implement it successfully.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Schuneman
  • June 9, 2017
The high tax on marijuana

High taxes will punish marijuana sellers as long as it remains illegal federally.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2017
This is no time to cut Visit Florida's funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • May 12, 2017
Shift power successfully

Guiding a business's transition to the next generation requires clear communication and lots of planning.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Schuneman
  • May 5, 2017
Taxing vacation get-aways

Being part of the Airbnb world brings special tax rules into play.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Schuneman
  • May 5, 2017
Taxing vacation get-aways

Being part of the Airbnb world brings special tax rules into play.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 31, 2017
The State vs. Home Rule

Who has authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals is intensifying all over Florida. Two lawmakers believe the state should preempt local rule. One size does not fit all.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 24, 2017
Vacation rentals? What's the issue?

The commercial nature of vacation rentals does not warrant any special restrictions because we already have nuisance laws to protect us.

  • Opinion
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2017
Vacation Rentals vs. Home Rule

The explosion of the online vacation rental business has many year-round residents wondering how their cities can protect their neighborhoods and sense of community.

  • Opinion
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