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Lien in

Elite Property Research LLC looks to keep its current client list by doing more for each one — along with a little magic.

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Air men

Entering an entrenched market can be complicated. One company senses the time is right for an opening.

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A long road

Woodruff & Sons doesn't shy away from complicated construction projects. It's a formula that's worked for seven decades.

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One step up

A tight labor market and facilities 1,100 miles apart are some of the tougher challenges that awaited Steven Dawson at his newest CEO assignment.

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Corporate report

Westshore Alliance elects new leaders; Credit union starts construction on expansion project; Beasley sells six stations in Tarheel State

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Create a culture of engagement

To get the most out of your team, sometimes all you have to do is show you care.

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New course

An opportunistic tech company with explosive growth in one niche seeks to tap into another burgeoning sector.

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Sail tale

A Southwest Florida boat dealership plans to cash in on the promise of a year-round market.

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Gain a foothold

People once thought Mark Schlossberg was crazy for wanting to launch a nail salon. Now he's fielding national interest from potential franchisees.

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Lifelong learner

The odds were against Scott Vigue when he launched his own home services business. But he had a secret weapon: an innate ability to enact and embrace change.

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'Premier Market'

Fifth Third Bancorp President and CEO Greg Carmichael says the bank is eager to grow its presence in Florida.

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How to... Do business in Cuba

Jason Woody, head of a Tampa nonprofit specializing in cornea transplants, has worked hard in recent years to get a foothold in Cuba.

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How to ... Deal with a challenging client

A positive outcome with a client has a lot to do with managing expectations on the front end of the relationship, says Josh Myers, owner of Sarasota-based Myers Painting LLC.

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How to ... Recruit and retain millennials

Andy McEntire has some inside knowledge on how to hire and retain millennials — partially because he is one himself.

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How to ... Get media attention for your company

The quick-hit answer to getting your company media coverage, from blogs and TV news to magazines and newspapers, is to hire a public relations professional or company.

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