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Strategies

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  • Jean Gruss
  • January 1, 2012
Buy a company, get a visa - but is it worth it?

Successful entrepreneurs never give up, even in the face of great adversity. One British couple rebuilt their business despite near disaster.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 1, 2012
Organic Growth

Executives at a Sarasota-based natural and specialty foods chain say they will be ready if competition escalates in 2012.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 1, 2012
Strong Ending

The economy didn't slow down one of the fastest-growing companies on the Gulf Coast. Next up: Dealing with more competitors.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 1, 2012
Natural Growth

As John Ramil closes out his first full year as president and CEO of TECO Energy Inc., he stands firm in his goal to grow the firm independently. Despite competitors combining, a growing customer base buoys his hopes.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 1, 2012
Access to the Acre

Vegetable grower and packer Lipman is diversifying its operations by acquiring companies in other parts of the country.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 1, 2012
River of Progress

The reshaping of downtown Bradenton has been a long time coming, and 2012 could be a breakout year.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 23, 2011
Critical Times

Robert Meade is the CEO of Doctors Hospital in Sarasota.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2011
Serve it Up

A Gulf Coast high-tech communications firm is in attack mode, based on a big bet on a new product. The risk is tangible.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 16, 2011
Waste Not

Ruggero Santilli spent 20 years securing a patent for his technology. But learning how to make money with it has been the biggest challenge.

  • Strategies
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  • Jean Gruss
  • December 16, 2011
Long Ride

Mark Trudeau says personal service is the key to sales, whether it's a $20,000 bike or a cup of coffee.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2011
A New Model

A new economic development agency has entered the region. It's crowded space, but the fledgling outfit takes a contrarian view to the standard business model.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2011
A New Tune

David Brooks brings a philosophical mindset to banking on the Gulf Coast.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 16, 2011
Stress management for turbulent times

How to excel through uncertainty by effectively managing your emotions.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 9, 2011
Big Branding

Sabal Trust Co. espouses conservative practices to reflect its goal as a trust firm. A big investment on rebranding shows the firm can take chances as well.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 2, 2011
Sweet Success

More than a decade ago, maple was the only syrup Americans knew. Monin's innovative approach to creative concoctions has changed all that.

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