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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 18, 2010
No More Stage Fright

An executive shouldn't be afraid of giving a big speech, says a prominent speaker-turned-author on the subject.

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  • June 18, 2010
2010 Financial Statements: June 18 - June 24

Gerdau Ameristeel, Walter Investment do well in the first quarter.

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  • June 18, 2010
Gulf Coast Stocks: June 18 - June 24

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Walter Energy Inc. at $4.23 (6.24%), Lincare Holdings at $2.04 (4.30%) and Roper Industries Inc. at $1.76 (3.11%). The biggest decliners were Alico Inc. at $-0.84 (-3.47%), Marinemax at $-0.78 (-8.65%) and Paradise Inc.at $-0.65 (-4.23%).

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  • June 18, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 18 - June 24

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • June 11, 2010
Lean Manufacturing

Clearwater's Boyd Industries has quietly made a name for itself in orthodontic circles, making chairs and related furnishings for more than a half-century. Sales have stabilized during the recession, but the company itself isn't reclining.

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Corporate Report: June 11 - June 17

New information from HSN, Sykes Enterprises, Health Management Associates, and more.

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  • June 11, 2010
2010 Financial Statements: June 11 - June 17

NeoGenomics posts net loss; Roper Industries' net grows 15%.

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  • June 11, 2010
Gulf Coast Stocks: June 11 - 17

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Gerdau Ameristeel at $3.55 (47.65%), Wellcare Health Plans at $0.63 (2.31%) and Lincare Holdings at $0.57 (1.22%). The biggest decliners were Walter Energy Inc. at $-11.54 (-14.55%), HSN Inc. at $-2.33 (-8.65%) and Sun Hydraulics at $-1.78 (-6.84%).

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  • Lou Lasday
  • June 11, 2010
Manage Your Envy

In economic meltdowns, this divisive trait can destroy your firm's success and yours.

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  • June 11, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 11 - June 17

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • June 4, 2010
Small business, big numbers

Ralph Williams hopes a new generation of entrepreneurs will use his Web platform and starter kits to launch their own businesses. A deal with Junior Achievement could open thousands of classroom doors.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 4, 2010
Big Peanuts

A small Gulf Coast debt-buying firm is poised to make a sizeable leap in just about every way. Good thing one of its strengths is analyzing risk.

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  • June 4, 2010
Under wraps

Custom Packaging & Products prints small runs of sandwich wraps for restaurants and small chains, angling to snag business from much larger competitors who prefer to compete on volume.

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  • June 4, 2010
Grocer Super Battle

A move to turn more Walmarts into supercenters that sell groceries is afoot nationwide, with a focus on the Gulf Coast. Publix, the king of Florida supermarkets, is in for a fight.

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  • June 4, 2010
2010 Financial Statements: June 4 - June 10

Superior Uniform profits; Lincare Holdings net increases.

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