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Strategies

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • Jean Gruss
  • August 29, 2014
Don't Get Hooked

Even with a simple and great design, it takes time and resources to bring a new product to market.

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  • James R.
  • August 29, 2014
Brandstorm

What does brand value have to do with the economy? Turns out, a lot.

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  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • August 25, 2014
Six things you can outsource to grow your business

You may think 'outsourcing' is a dirty word, but shifting these tasks so you can focus on what you do best can boost your firm's performance.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • August 22, 2014
IT Audit

Although it's a boutique business, 360 Advanced provides IT security audits and consulting to big-name clients such as the New York Times and Raymond James. It turns data security processes into a strategic advantage.

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  • August 22, 2014
Bold Decisions

An executive shares leadership lessons from a career spent working with nonprofits. His takeaways apply to the for-profit sector as well.

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  • August 22, 2014
Ford Focus

A small restaurant near Henry Ford's winter home in Fort Myers is counting on nostalgia to turn it into the next big restaurant concept. It won the automaker's blessing.

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  • August 22, 2014
Corporate Report

Fintech, Wal-Mart expand agreement to include another 4,000 retail stores; Health Insurance Innovations hires former Bloomin' Brands CFO; Sarasota health center changes to concierge model; PP+K awarded work for national clients; Pilgrim Quality Solutions hires former Liquent exec as CFO; Western, Southern Life Insurance expands with new Tampa location

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