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Beth Luberecki
April 14, 2017

Orange power

A fresh look at an Old Florida business could be a big opportunity for a creative entrepreneur.

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Ted Carter
April 14, 2017

Forget New York

Flightdocs expects sustained growth with new software for aircraft maintenance tracking.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 14, 2017

Dive In

A franchise-based firm has found its groove in keeping owners happy, not simply growing for growth's sake. Now it seeks more franchisees.

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Grier Ferguson
April 14, 2017

Enter Interns

Sarasota-based accounting firm Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has 13 interns this semester — a firm record. The move is a key strategy to help the company grow its talent base.

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Alicia Ceccarelli
April 14, 2017

Foodies Unite

For former Starbucks executive Christine Barone, leadership begins with empathy. She adds in vulnerability.

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Mark Gordon
April 14, 2017

Honda Fit

A Tampa-area auto dealership laid down a get-in-shape gauntlet for employees. Results revved up the whole company.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 7, 2017

Failure: Staying in the garage too long

Bourbon and Boweties | Brandon, Carley Ochs

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 7, 2017

Failure: Bombing a big event

Cigar City Brewing | Tampa, Joey Redner

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 7, 2017

Failure: Not having a funding agreement in writing

Ideasphere Consulting | Tampa, Chuck Papageorgiou

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 7, 2017

Fraud Failure

As CFO at HealthSouth in 2003, Weston Smith was part of one of the country's biggest fraud scandals. After becoming a whistleblower, Smith shares his story.