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Strategies

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  • 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
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 7, 2012
The Hospitalist

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

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    By
  • 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.

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    By
  • 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.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2012
Corporate Report: August 31

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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    By
  • Rod Thomson
  • August 31, 2012
Mobile Mavens

Tampa-based Mad Mobile is racking up soaring sales and employee counts in the emerging mobile commerce industry by focusing only on the big guys.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 31, 2012
Comfy Profits

David Jennings retired to Fort Myers after building a successful manufacturing operation. Now, he's at it again with a mission.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 31, 2012
Web Democracy

The high cost of website development will fall as companies like Snehta make it more affordable for small businesses.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 24, 2012
Born to Run

Hospitality marketing executive Judi Gallagher turned on her inner rock 'n' roll concert groupie. Her musical muse: Bruce Springsteen.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2012
Corporate Report: August 24

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2012
Survey: Executives say what they really think

In a recent quarterly Executive Business Climate Survey conducted by Florida Gulf Coast University, Lee County executives were asked for their insights on the area's business climate.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 24, 2012
The Right Mix

Alliance Financial Group is expanding throughout the state, boosted by strong growth in its home market of Fort Myers.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 24, 2012
Market shift

Survivors of the real estate collapse like Irina Prell were nimble and shifted their business to new opportunities.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 17, 2012
Paul Roessler

Paul Roessler, the chief scientific officer at Algenol Biofuels, talks with the Business Review about his job and quest to find a competitive alternative to oil.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2012
Corporate Report: August 17

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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