Strategies

Business Observer Staff
April 27, 2007

A Seller's Market

The private equity market continues to set records, raising $44 billion in the first quarter, up 67% from last year. Growth is expected to continue well into 2008.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 27, 2007

Internet Marketer

Pam Gaylor, who opened a franchise of TruePresence late last year, isn't new to the industry. She has more than 20 years marketing experience in the Tampa Bay area.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Chico's reports strong March sales, comparables NCircle lands deal with Bert Smets ProductionsTIB Financial, Bank of Venice set to close April 30Javien Digital licenses NeoMedia's qodeRaymond James shuffles board membersGeoPharma completes $12.5-million equity deal Paradise promotes SolutionsSirion raises $45 millionGolfer Morgan Pressel signs endorsement with GemesisPersystent product in GSA ConnectWise adds COOWorld Energy purchases Sol-GelSmith president of OutbackInternational Realty name-change

Industries

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Risk Eliminators

Surgeon and pilot Richard C. Karl expects his startup to play an important role in the national trend to reduce operating room mistakes. The company is working with hospitals to make surgery safer.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Avoiding Trouble

As Century Bank approaches $1 billion in assets, its strategy is changing to reflect the current banking market. Loan denials, for example, have doubled over the past year.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Clean Technology

Taking an old-tech company high-tech has meant huge savings and a competitive advantage for Platinum Total Fabricare.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Always on his mind

Being laid off was the tipping point for a marketing guru who long dreamed about starting his own firm. A timely run-in with country legend Willie Nelson was the inspiration.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Doing the Dirty Work

Spaulding Decon takes on Gulf Coast jobs most people don't want to see. It's an unusual niche with plenty of dirty work to go around.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mastery Now

Research and long-term planning are key parts of the growth plan for a sign-making franchise company that grew more than 25% in 2006.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Connection Maker

One dean says the University of South Florida, with its 40,000 students, is a rising star, as is its business school. It's time to shine the light.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

On a Roll

Rick Collins had to cajole about 1,000 customers to rescue hurricane-shutter company Rolsafe. Now, he's marching up the West Coast to Sarasota and Tampa with ambitious growth plans.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mowing 'em Down

Finding ways to save on gas and electricity has provided a jolt for a growing landscaping company seeking to conquer the entire Gulf Coast.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Corporate Report

Nano Chemical Systems Holdings moves to Tampa, adds new CEONeoGenomics researches with Power3 Medical ProductsAblest directors approve Koosharem buyout offerOSI Restaurant Partners merger decision May 8NeoMedia Technologies divesting 12snap AGNCircle Entertainment lands Mighty Machines rightsiDatix teams with Nexsan Tech for joint shippingIndianapolis chooses MethodFactory IntranetTechnology Development reaches deal with LifeWare Ad agency celebrates 10-year anniversaryOAK recognized by Florida Education DepartmentSoftrim moves operations from Naples to EsteroFitch gives good ranking to Walter MortgageLee County Visitor, Convention Bureau director heads to St. PeteMoore & Williams to become Moore, BoguszMullet's Aluminum gets top PGT statusDebbie Does Freight adds corporate division

Industries

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Build the Vision

34-year-old Matt Leiter is the point person on two high-profile projects on Palm Avenue. He has a vision for downtown Sarasota.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Moving On

Imagine buying a business that relies on the former owner to manage the day-to-day operations. Then, he dies.

Entrepreneurs

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A Seller's Market

Internet Marketer

Corporate Report

Risk Eliminators

Avoiding Trouble

Clean Technology

Always on his mind

Doing the Dirty Work

Mastery Now

Connection Maker

On a Roll

Mowing 'em Down

Corporate Report

Build the Vision

Moving On

Naples' Hoffmann family buying professional hockey team

4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

19 layoffs coming to Fort Myers as window installation hub closes

$35M community center opens in east Tampa

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