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How to do a 1031 exchange

The IRS rules allows for investors to avoid some taxes if they reinvest in another property, but there are rules.

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  • February 8, 2023
How to rebuild your brand

When the team at South Florida Museum realized the name wasn't recognizable to visitors, they knew it was time to rebrand.

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Legally exiting a commercial real estate rental agreement isn't, for the most part, easy. But there are ways.

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  • February 7, 2023
How to flatten your organizational hierarchy

Creating a "team of bosses" can do wonders for employee morale and help win more business.

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  • February 7, 2023
How to retain top talent

From eradicating boredom to eliminating bad bosses, getting good people to stay at work requires a proactive strategy.

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  • February 6, 2023
How to utilize video content for your business

Video content for marketing purposes has shifted from a maybe to a must-do.

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How to make smart technology upgrades

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The national venture capital sector faces a rough 2023. But a major statewide investor believes venture capital in Florida is amid a time to shine.

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  • January 13, 2023
Despite rosy long-term outlook, women’s retailer’s stock gets punished

Wall Street investors who sold off Chico’s FAS shares might have missed some notable progress the company made in year one of an ambitious three-year plan, including reaching $2.5 billion in sales.

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  • January 6, 2023
Technology industry to turn attention to environment in 2023

The big question technology is up against now is whether customers will buy into it.

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  • By Christopher Westley
  • January 6, 2023
FGCU Business School dean says there's 'reason to think economy will sour in 2023'

Florida Gulf Coast University Lutgert College of Business Dean Christopher Westley says that uncertainty is causing consumers and investors to cut back.

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  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota-Manatee region economy looks strong, says USF professor

The labor market looks good and inflation is going down, says Michael Snipes.

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  • January 6, 2023
Office sector insider sees momentum heading into 2023

While there is much to be positive about, how hybrid work will continue to affect the office market is still a concern, says JLL Executive Vice President Jim Moler.

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