Strategies

Carl Cronan
April 15, 2011

Beyond the (e)Bay

Triad Retail Media struck its biggest online advertising deal yet with the popular merchandising site eBay. The company's founder views it as a gateway to a $50 billion marketplace.

Strategies

Dan Ping
April 15, 2011

BungoBox has developed an earth-friendly alternative to using cardboard boxes for moving. But instead of promoting its 'green' credentials, the company plans to build a nationwide business by emphasizing cost and convenience.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
April 15, 2011

Camp Out

A global networking group known for its lack of structure has delivered some concrete opportunities to Gulf Coast businesses.

Strategies

Dan Ping
April 8, 2011

David and Goliath

Competing against a well-known brand is a challenge for small businesses. Three small theme park operators share how they have found success in Disney's backyard.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
April 1, 2011

Get Happy

A specialized $42 million insurance firm with a remarkable decade-long track record for growth is in transformation mode. A new president will lead the way.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
April 1, 2011

'Coffee with Craig'

One of the largest insurance firms on the Gulf Coast has a new leader for the first time since 1999. Expectations are high.

Strategies

Carl Cronan
April 1, 2011

Building on a Cloud

Tech innovator Tim Roberts' latest venture, Savtira Corp., promises a way for businesses to offer digital and physical goods from a single platform. Time and consumers will determine if it works.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
April 1, 2011

Adventures in Babysitting

An established executive in an established industry can still dream big about big growth. That's what Paul Gesko is doing.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2011

Building Blocks

Since Cypress Gardens was sold in 1985 by the Pope family, numerous companies have tried — and failed — to attract crowds to the Polk County park. Now U.K.-based Merlin Entertainments is wagering more than $100 million it can succeed where others have failed.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2011

Debt Free

Harris Rosen's philosophy of operating a debt-free company allows him to strengthen his position in the Central Florida hospitality market.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
March 25, 2011

Security issues

A Central Florida company is leading the charge to privatize the screening process at airports across the country.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
March 18, 2011

Hit the gas

Spending is back. A new Porsche dealership in Fort Myers reflects increasing consumer and investor confidence.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
March 18, 2011

High-Speed Chase

Real Estate attorney Tim Grogan is betting on budding NASCAR driver Andrew Gipson of Bradenton. It takes 'a lot of money.'

Strategies

Carl Cronan
March 18, 2011

Looking Ahead

As UnitedHealthcare's top executive in Florida, Tampa's David Lewis oversees the state's second-largest health care provider network. Certain issues need to be addressed for the benefit of all involved.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
March 11, 2011

The right incentives

Bob Schwartz treats poor people with AIDS, but his views about incentives offer good lessons for business owners. Cash isn't as powerful as you think.

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Beyond the (e)Bay

Outside the Box

Camp Out

David and Goliath

Get Happy

'Coffee with Craig'

Building on a Cloud

Adventures in Babysitting

Building Blocks

Debt Free

Security issues

Hit the gas

High-Speed Chase

Looking Ahead

The right incentives

Kolter, Casto buy 19 acres in Parrish

Tampa Museum of Art director to retire

ESPN report: Naples' Hoffmann family buying NHL hockey team

4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

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