Strategies

Jean Gruss
September 14, 2012

Power Lunch: Trattoria Treat

Barbatella in Naples serves up a rustic Italian feel and quick service.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
September 14, 2012

Corporate Report: September 14

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
September 12, 2012

Planting Roots

Russ Ringland is a commercial and residential builder in Lee County, but he's best known for planting more than 7,000 trees in Cape Coral. His goal: Plant 20,000 trees.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
September 7, 2012

Pickhardt's Plan

Acquiring companies to grow can be a perilous strategy. Pest control entrepreneur George Pickhardt thinks he's found a way to hedge against the hazards.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2012

Corporate Report: September 7

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

Strategies

Rod Thomson
September 7, 2012

Working the Circuit

A small Tampa technology company is growing quickly, but not through online viral advertising or other clever digital methods. Its marketing campaign is far more traditional.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
September 7, 2012

The Hospitalist

Hospitals are increasingly using pay-for-performance in their quest to comply with government mandates.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
August 31, 2012

Housing Rediscovery

Thomas Harrison turned Aston Gardens into one of the most successful senior-housing companies before selling it in 2006. He's at it again with a new company.

Strategies

Denise Federer
August 31, 2012

Managing organizational change: The ultimate test of leadership

Successful leaders who thrive during challenging times consistently demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to move their business in a new direction when necessary.