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Strategies

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • September 26, 2014
Insightful outcomes

Tampa's 25-year-old transportation planning firm Tindale Oliver is rebranding itself to promote its services for the public sector.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 26, 2014
Rift in the lift

When sales took a dive at a niche manufacturing business, the top executive made a bold move that he likens to starting a second company.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • September 26, 2014
Employee engagement: Which employees build brands?

Don't just train your client-facing employees on the merits of customer service. The staff members customers never see can make the biggest impact on your brand.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • September 25, 2014
Why a business needs a business plan

Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or seeking outside help, a well-thought-out business plan is the vehicle you need to get you there.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 19, 2014
Slice it up

A pizza upstart aims for a bigger share of the $37 billion industry. The Gulf Coast is a big focus.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 19, 2014
Surgical precision

A medical technology business with clients in 60 countries chases an ambitious goal: to simultaneously grow rapidly while it defends market share dominance.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2014
Corporate Report

Women Lawyers of Pasco receives new designation; Three entrepreneurs honored by HCC; ARMA Global awarded spot on Washington Technology's Fast 50; and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 19, 2014
Find the people

Companies say it's getting harder to find qualified employees in Southwest Florida, but Alta Resources is hiring another 800 people in Fort Myers.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • September 12, 2014
Oil Legacy

J.H. Williams Oil Co. has grown through three generations of the Williams family. Now the $394 million Tampa company is leveraging the fourth generation to stay on top.

  • Strategies
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2014
Corporate Report

JK Transport Express executive facing federal fraud charges; Florida Hospital Carrollwood offering workers' comp services to Buccaneers; New Mexico Regulators back TECO's gas company purchase; and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 5, 2014
Designing Builders

Raymond Building Supply is benefiting from the housing recovery to expand its reach into markets such as Naples, where it opened a new design studio.

  • Strategies
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2014
Corporate Report

Syniverse Holdings CEO, chief sales officer depart company; Lissmart Medical Supply owner charged with health care fraud; Hertz names new executive covering human resources; and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • September 5, 2014
The decision to unplug on vacation

Some executives find that staying in touch while they're away helps them manage the stress of taking time off. No matter your approach, it's important that you make a deliberate choice about work during vacation.

  • Strategies
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2014
Corporate Report

Pushing the Envelope wins two Golden Image awards; Hertz debuts new mobile car app for trip planning, in-car GPS syncing; Discount Coupons Corp. buying Conejo Deals websites; Flameret subsidiary introducing hemp oil product and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 29, 2014
'Team Sport'

Innovation can be an obstacle at companies large and small. A fast-growth firm believes it's discovered the way to victory.

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