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Strategies

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  • Janet Leiser
  • July 12, 2013
Mixing Frozen Mojitos and Skincare

A life sciences company took on a research project far removed from its mission. The firm expects the discovery to boost its revenue and revolutionize the alcoholic dessert industry.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jamie Kane
  • July 12, 2013
Is talent your top priority?

Delivering the best service and value to your customers requires you to make finding (and keeping) good talent a top priority for your company.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Janet Leiser
  • July 12, 2013
To grow, say no

Revenue at ChappellRoberts grew more than 40% between 2010 and 2012, even as it turned away clients.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • July 12, 2013
Trash talk

In his search for a recession-proof business, Les Leith found it — in other people's trash. His waste removal firm aims to replicate the model nationwide.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 12, 2013
Total excellence

The IMG Academy expansion project, nearly $200 million over 15 years, is a grand attempt to capitalize on a growth opportunity. The project is off to a fast start.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • July 5, 2013
Know thyself

Leveraging your self knowledge is the key to excelling as a leader.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
Corporate Report: July 5

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Rachel Gomez
  • July 5, 2013
Rev it up

A company that started in the solar-power vehicle business has shifted directions. The trick, executives have learned, is to stay flexible.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 5, 2013
Fly boys

A trio of executives takes aim at what they call an 'underserved and overpriced' niche of the aviation insurance market. The plan has rocketed to success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 5, 2013
Water way

Freedom Boat Club's mission goes deeper than mere sales growth. The firm also targets more appreciation within the boating industry.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • June 28, 2013
Dare to be different

How differentiation can put you on the map — and give your business a competitive advantage.

  • Strategies
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2013
Corporate Report: June 28

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 28, 2013
Making waves

Chris-Craft, the local company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control — quickly.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Rachel Gomez
  • June 28, 2013
Fishy fun

An innovative local nutrition business unwittingly landed a stellar celebrity endorsement when Jennifer Aniston talked up its products. Now the firm seeks to find a lot more friends.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Janet Leiser
  • June 28, 2013
Chasing the dream

Don't look for Chuck Prather to part with the Birchwood Inn in the near future. The developer has a new calling as an innkeeper.

  • Strategies
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