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Strategies

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  • Carl Cronan
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Better With Age

Horizon Bay Retirement Living is banking on a development boom as prospective residents live longer. One of its latest projects is being built in its home city of Tampa.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Shallow Waters

Troubles in the homebuilders' industry nearly drowned Bill Krawczyk's pool company, which was 90% dependent on new homes. A new business model has been the key to survival.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 6, 2010
Home Cookin'

A national restaurant chain has found some good eats on the Gulf Coast. Turns out those customer service platitudes have real value.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • July 23, 2010
Find Good Humans

Even human-resources companies can thrive in a downturn. Global HR Research has found a niche by bundling services for mid-sized companies.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • July 23, 2010
Overdue Operation

UCH-Carrollwood is wrapping up a $12-million modernization of its aging facilities. Despite the recession, hospital executives say the project could not be postponed.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • July 23, 2010
Riding a Wave

The Media Crew, a Largo ad agency, is realizing unprecedented revenue growth through online displays. Its principals are staying focused on managing their business to avoid getting swept up by a rising tide.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2010
Corporate Report: July 23 - July 29

The latest business news from Tech Data, HSN, Ker's WingHouse, and more.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • July 16, 2010
Drawing Inward

Plasma-Therm, a St. Petersburg-based manufacturer of semiconductor etching equipment, helps its clients do bigger things with smaller chips. By returning to private local management, it is also helping itself.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • July 16, 2010
No Cheap Talk

The Gulf Coast is fast becoming a major stop for big-name speakers, but they're not giving lectures in traditional university venues. Speaker fees are so high that it's tough to make money, too.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • July 9, 2010
Goodwill Inc.

If you think Goodwill is just a place where you drop off or buy used clothing, think again. The Southwest Florida franchise is delving into all kinds of businesses, from janitorial services to bookstores and used-car lots. Your business could be next.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 9, 2010
Survival Trot

Gulf Coast nonprofits are getting pounded by the recession. But one is surviving by embracing for-profit business principles.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2010
2010 Financial Statements: July 9 - July 15

SRI/Surgical revenues, losses grow; Tech Data Corp. revenue, profit up.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2010
Gulf Coast Stocks: July 9 - July 15

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Syniverse Holdings at $0.86 (4.38%), Nicholas Financial at $0.31 (3.75%) and HSN Inc. at $0.23 (0.91%). The biggest decliners were Walter Energy Inc. at $-9.40 (-13.27%), Lincare Holdings at $-4.29 (-12.96%) and Wellcare Health Plans at $-3.85 (-14.23%).

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2010
Corporate Report: July 9 - July 15

The latest news from Alico, Gerdau Ameristeel, and more.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Lou Lasday
  • July 9, 2010
'Sizzle' to 'Fizzle'

It's not just professionals who burn out, it's their service enterprises that do, too.

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