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Strategies

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 19, 2020
High-end car dealership faces inventory challenges

At Mercedes-Benz of Naples, inventory is trickling in at a much lower rate than usual.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 14, 2020
Builder nears $500 million in annual revenue

Stock Development sticks close to a core principle: diversification of revenue streams.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 14, 2020
Truck yeah: Growth rolls on for salesman-turned-entrepreneur

Despite some bumps in the road, Oscar Horton has guided Tampa, Florida-based Sun State International Trucks LLC from $25 million in revenue in 2000 to $160 million in 2019.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 12, 2020
Private jet firms in region hope to land new opportunities during pandemic

The pandemic has caused turbulence for the commercial aviation industry. Area companies involved in private aviation, on the other hand, are seeing new customers in the midst of the coronavirus.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 7, 2020
Car service company motors on amid obstacles

The pandemic dented Longboat Limousine's plans for a big 2020.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 7, 2020
American made: Biotech firm, fed up with foreign foes, launches manufacturing incubator

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has launched a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing incubator at its headquarters.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 7, 2020
Plant a seed: Fledgling industry's early entrants see profitable harvest

Gulf Coast makers of medical marijuana and CBD products are reaping rewards from their early entry into the market.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 7, 2020
Go to market: Food firm makes big inroads with grocery giant

Tampa, Florida-based Fresco Foods has strengthened its partnership with Publix: Its pre-packaged, vacuum-sealed meals can now be found in all 1,252 of the grocer's stores.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 5, 2020
Luxury Realtor experiences major successes despite pandemic

With luxury buyers seeking tangible assets during uncertain times, Sarasota Realtor Kim Ogilvie recently put $30 million in real estate under contract in 30 days.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 5, 2020
Manufacturers associations act fast to help members in new ways during pandemic

Area organizations have introduced job boards, webinars and ways to connect with manufacturers statewide.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • July 29, 2020
Bicycle store owners see increase in demand as well as supply issues

More people have taken up bicycling during the pandemic, with big implications for area bike shops.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • July 23, 2020
Author, leadership consultant shares tips for maintaining energy

Victoria Roos-Olsson wrote the book — literally — on being a great manager. She also has some ideas about how leaders can protect their energy and make the most out of a difficult time.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • July 10, 2020
Marketer ignores risk, branches out with deal for web development firm

Big Sea, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based marketing firm, has acquired Pineapple Development and its powerful e-commerce capabilities.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • July 8, 2020
Car maintenance subscription company provides services on the go

A pair of enterprising brothers are steering growth in their upstart business using a simple strategy: give people what they need when they need it.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • July 8, 2020
Restaurant embraces new options to meet market demand

The pandemic has put a dent in the large events Michael’s On East is known for. And while sales remain down overall, there are some bright spots.

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