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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • December 27, 2013
Diamond Days

A real estate developer's strategy to combat competitors, in what's become a busy marketplace, is to accentuate the positives in his own project. The plan is working.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Janet Leiser
  • December 27, 2013
Powering Up

Revenue at MarineMax is rising with the economy. The recreational boat retailer continues its market domination.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 27, 2013
Publishing house

Publisher Tony Spano is growing his glossy magazine empire, closely following the recovery in residential real estate.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Janet Leiser
  • December 27, 2013
Brewing, suds, success

Workers in Oregon are building Ulele's microbrewery, while Tampa craftsmen create tabletops from what was once a 150-year-old barn. Then there's the 'Dirty Richard.'

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 27, 2013
Real progress

The first nine months of 2014 will be a cornucopia of activity at the only large enclosed mall under construction on the Gulf Coast. Then the real fun begins.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2013
Corporate Report: Dec. 20

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 20, 2013
Watch this house

Diane Pisani is transforming her home-watch company into something much bigger: An education company to help prospective entrepreneurs.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 20, 2013
Travel school

Annalisa Xioutas and her 10-year-old daughter, Eva, travel on business together. Corporate hotels today are more accommodating to busy executives traveling with children.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 20, 2013
Low risk

Insurance executive Craig Johnson puts a premium on options when he travels.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 20, 2013
Frequent flyer

With business ventures all over the world, Joseph Hodges' second home is an airplane. That's why he's picky when it comes to travel.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 20, 2013
Take it from a pro

Ray Intreglia helps several hundred executives with their corporate travel plans. He shares some of his travel tips.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 20, 2013
Touring Titan

Wit Ostrenko travels the world to bring the top science exhibits to Tampa. But he's better known for exploring his own backyard.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 20, 2013
Clear communication

Andy Bowen specializes in reacting to crises. Maybe that's how he kept his cool when stopped by Canadian immigration not just once, but three times.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 20, 2013
Double up

Sewing kits and slippers represent two of many lessons Candace Smith has learned during her road warrior career. Lysol wipes are big, too.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 20, 2013
'Adapt to overcome'

Paul Blackketter has been to dozens of countries and hundreds of cities in the past decade. He always brings two pairs of shoes.

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