Strategies

Mark Gordon
July 22, 2022

Health products firm rises above industry challenges, founder's vaccine comments

Despite the noise over Dr. Joseph Mercola's vaccine opinions, the company that bears his name continues to thrive.

Strategies

Beth Luberecki
July 20, 2022

Inventor strings together a business by solving a common tangled cord issue

Necessity forced a 30-something entrepreneur to adapt — and invent a solution. His product could have a solid shelf life.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
July 14, 2022

Magicians cast their spell over local audiences — and reap the rewards

Thanks to the arrival of Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Petersburg, you don’t need to brave the Las Vegas Strip to experience the razzle-dazzle of professional illusionists.

Entrepreneurs

Brian Hartz
July 7, 2022

Crowning achievement: Royal Pets levels up as it takes on big rivals

With a new flagship store in a prime location in Tampa, the pet market, hotel and veterinary clinic isn’t flying under the radar anymore.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
July 7, 2022

At capacity: Industry struggles with a counterintuitive 'COVID bump' challenge

Furniture retailers are confronting an unexpected, pandemic-driven business oddity: an oversupply of product.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
July 1, 2022

Behind the scenes of the region's robust cryptocurrency scene

The newness, not to mention volatility, of many things in the crypto-verse can be a magnet for doubters and cynics.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
June 24, 2022

Commercial cleaning firm, at a critical juncture, puts faith in new leader

With a fresh breeze of private equity capital in its sails and a newly minted CEO at the helm, Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services prepares to enter a major growth phase.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
June 22, 2022

Companies tap into an underutilized solution amid labor crisis: Employees with criminal records

The dearth of able-bodied employees has put employers on high alert for new avenues to fill open spots.

Strategies

Amanda Postma
June 17, 2022

A shortened workweek: Can it work?

In the great quest to retain employees, some companies, in Florida and worldwide, are taking a less-is-more approach, by cutting out 20% of the workweek.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
June 17, 2022

Software firm finds successful new direction

Geographic Solutions, with 450 employees, has enough work to support 100 more staffers. The rub? Finding those people.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
June 15, 2022

Tampa beverage company raises $70M, attains $1B valuation

Cirkul’s Series C funding round was led by New York-based SC Holdings.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
June 3, 2022

Investors continue to target HVAC, plumbing firms

Thanks to private equity dollars flooding into the market, the home services industry continues to consolidate, but the potential rewards come with risks.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
May 26, 2022

Power to the people: Businesses must reckon with new workforce realities

The labor market pendulum has swung hard against employers. But it’s not a forever turn. Nimble, forward-thinking companies, beyond pay raises, can adapt and adjust.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
May 25, 2022

Builder, in war to retain employees, rewards employees with $1.6M

Construction firm DeAngelis Diamond gets creative in finding ways to not only get new employees to join the team but also to stay.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
May 19, 2022

Rise of streaming services brings abundant opportunities

The likes of Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu demand a constant supply of new content. A Tampa advertising agency has big plans to help supply it.

Strategies

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Health products firm rises above industry challenges, founder's vaccine comments

Inventor strings together a business by solving a common tangled cord issue

Magicians cast their spell over local audiences — and reap the rewards

Crowning achievement: Royal Pets levels up as it takes on big rivals

At capacity: Industry struggles with a counterintuitive 'COVID bump' challenge

Behind the scenes of the region's robust cryptocurrency scene

Commercial cleaning firm, at a critical juncture, puts faith in new leader

Companies tap into an underutilized solution amid labor crisis: Employees with criminal records

A shortened workweek: Can it work?

Software firm finds successful new direction

Tampa beverage company raises $70M, attains $1B valuation

Investors continue to target HVAC, plumbing firms

Power to the people: Businesses must reckon with new workforce realities

Builder, in war to retain employees, rewards employees with $1.6M

Rise of streaming services brings abundant opportunities

St. Pete asks residents to design its next creative neighborhood

Charlotte warehouse developer once jailed over alleged Hamas connection

Report: 4 markets in region among top 10 nationally in home price cuts

Frontier Airlines offers new Virginia flight from Tampa International

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

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