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Strategies

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  • July 21, 2011
Ready to Launch

Many Space Coast companies see gloom as the shuttle program comes to an end. Carol Craig sees opportunity as she starts a new venture.

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  • July 15, 2011
Good Times

A German restaurateur says the best way to sell more sausage is to make sure your customers have a great time. The proof is in his sales, which have grown 10 times his first year's revenues.

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  • July 8, 2011
Assessing the Damage

An Orlando company has developed technology to help local governments determine how to direct their resources following a disaster. The software also aids communities in filing for disaster relief funds.

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  • July 8, 2011
Play Ball

Titan Construction Services specializes in building athletic fields, including those for the new Boston Red Sox spring training facility. That business niche pulled the company through the recession.

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  • July 8, 2011
Business Law

Small businesses are not immune from legal issues. Ed Alexander has some advice on the common legal mistakes companies make.

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  • July 1, 2011
Go with Gusto

The group charged with the longtime-coming revival of downtown Bradenton doesn't have an easy task. Its new leader, however, isn't afraid to think big.

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  • July 1, 2011
Out of California

Excessive regulations and high taxes are driving many businesses out of California to neighboring states like Arizona and Nevada. But one company is making the move to Florida.

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  • July 1, 2011
Thinking Irrationally

Could the research of one USF grad student help you increase sales?According to Burger King's latest ad campaign, the answer might just be yes.

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  • June 24, 2011
Top Tomato

The state's largest tomato producer is confident the agriculture business in Florida is profitable, even as it faces greater government regulation and rising costs. Lipman's newly installed CEO, Kent Shoemaker, is planning some acquisitions.

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  • June 24, 2011
High-tech Dream

Orlando wants to become the Silicon Valley for the digital-media industry. A third-generation Floridian has a plan to do just that by building a $1 billion high-tech village.

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  • June 24, 2011
Room to Grow

Satisfied clients recommend companies with good customer service to others. Just ask AgileThought, whose revenues have increased tenfold in five years.

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  • June 24, 2011
Fight Plan

Anything may go inside the mixed martial arts octagon, but if an MMA league hopes to succeed it needs a solid business plan. That's why World Extreme Fighting is looking to a man whose background is spreadsheets, not drop kicks.

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  • June 17, 2011
Steady Aim

The Hull family's engineering firm didn't make the same mistakes as some of its Gulf Coast competitors. Instead of chasing more lucrative private development, it stuck to government work. It's paid off in the recession.

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  • June 17, 2011
Shady Business

Florida Shade Co.'s plan to build shade structures in the Sunshine State is paying dividends. Now the owner sets his sights on positioning his firm for long-term growth.

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  • June 17, 2011
Shopaholics

An Orlando transportation company did its homework on the emerging Brazilian tourist market, which led to a partnership with Central Florida's largest mall. The deal is expected to add $25 million to the local economy.

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