Strategies

Lou Lasday
November 12, 2009

The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

Here's a compelling new model for transforming your enterprise, to untwist the profit flow within.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 11, 2009

2009 Financial Statements

Cryo-Cell International reports profitable quarter; Aerosonic quarter up, net climbs to $556,000.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 11, 2009

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Walter Industries at $6.60 (11.28%), Wellcare Health Plans at $4.01 (15.35%) and Sun Hydraulics at $3.19 (16.74%). The biggest decliners were Alico Inc. at $-1.19 (-4.09%), Syniverse Holdings at $-0.96 (-5.60%) and SRI Surgical Express at $-0.46 (-19.49%).

Strategies

Alex Walsh
November 5, 2009

Preventive Care

It seems like common sense. The point of hiring an IT expert is to save money on technology costs. But according to Terry Hedden, that's not always how it works. He says it all comes down to incentives, and that his company has the right ones in place.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
November 5, 2009

Rock Solid

Mark Loren Designs has avoided the fate of many jewelry companies that have gone out of business in the recession by focusing on custom work and repairs. Still, like many other business owners, the Fort Myers jeweler has adjusted prices.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
November 5, 2009

Bear Trap

Legendary Naples investor Bruce Sherman built a spectacular track record at Private Capital Management, managing billions of dollars for wealthy individuals and institutions. Then, Bear Stearns collapsed and with it went Sherman's envious record and more than $1 billion of his investors' money. Now, Sherman wants justice.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Corporate Report: Odyssey Marine Exploration sets sail with Robert Fraser & Partners

Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. signed a letter of intent to provide exploration, shipwreck recoveries and other services to Robert Fraser & Partners LLP.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

2009 Financial Statements

Tech Data profits jump 59%, but revenue falls 16%. Whitney Information loss up to $3.3 million.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Wellcare Health Plans at $0.88 (3.49%), Alico Inc. at $0.64 (2.25%) and Nicholas Financial at $0.31 (4.63%). The biggest decliners were Walter Industries at $-4.16 (-6.64%), HSN Inc. at $-2.41 (-13.89%) and Tech Data at $-2.05 (-5.06%).

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
October 30, 2009

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Kforce at $0.78 (7.00%), Raymond James Financial at $0.65 (2.64%) and Roper Industries Inc. at $0.60 (1.16%). The biggest decliners were Walter Industries at $-1.42 (-2.22%), Marinemax at $-0.84 (-10.49%) and Tech Data at $-0.80 (-1.94%).

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
October 30, 2009

2009 Financial Reports

Utek Corp. net loss jumps, grows to $6 million. Alico's profit tumbles $609,000.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
October 30, 2009

Corporate Report: Florida Shores agrees to buy Shamrock Bank

Naples-based Florida Shores Bancorp signed an agreement to acquire controlling interest in Shamrock Bank of Florida, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval and expected to close in the first quarter.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
October 29, 2009

Mission Re-Ignition

The car business was drowning in 2008 and so was George Manian's high-end dealership. Manian found an airway through a massive company overhaul.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
October 22, 2009

Battle Royale

Gulf Coast business owners hear the chatter about the supposed end of the recession. While many cling to optimism on that front, the reality is that 2010 could be another Toughest Year Ever for many businesses.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
October 15, 2009

Here are some TIPS

The hot sales of Treasury Inflation Protected Securities show that Bernanke is not whipping up inflation concerns. The market already has them.

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The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

2009 Financial Statements

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Preventive Care

Rock Solid

Bear Trap

Corporate Report: Odyssey Marine Exploration sets sail with Robert Fraser & Partners

2009 Financial Statements

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

2009 Financial Reports

Corporate Report: Florida Shores agrees to buy Shamrock Bank

Mission Re-Ignition

Battle Royale

Here are some TIPS

Report: Tampa No. 2 retail real estate market nationwide

Longboat Key to get first-ever Goodwill store

$74M Naples botanical garden names interim CEO

Sarasota County buys 3.59-acre Venice waterfront property

Naples senior center founder, prominent social services advocate dies at 75

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