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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • September 23, 2016
New focus

The sudden death of a company leader didn't derail a prominent area architecture firm.

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  • Steven Benna
  • September 23, 2016
Corporate report

Health care firm hires new medical director; Mosquito company wins innovation award; Payroll firm announces health care partnership; Law firm names new managing partner

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 21, 2016
Open wide

Progressive Dental Marketing has grown by retaining customers, layering on new services and becoming an expert in its field.

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    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • September 21, 2016
'Push yourself'

A construction firm born in the downturn has accomplished a unique feat: supersized annual revenue growth while remaining picky in choosing its clients and work.

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  • Steven Benna
  • September 21, 2016
Proper props

A company with a simple and streamlined business model — lien searches — is on the verge of surpassing $10 million in annual revenues, from less than $1 million four years ago. Can it maintain the rapid pace?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 21, 2016
Pedal to the metal

Caldwell & Kerr Advertising specializes in helping auto dealers reach more customers through digital media, television and print. It's a fast-growing niche

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  • The Florida Bar
  • September 16, 2016
After the Disaster: We All Are Poorer

A common belief after a hurricane or flood is the affected areas experience an economic boon. Yes, but here's the rest of the story ...

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 16, 2016
Fire and nice

The leadership skills in a fire department translate well to business. Randy Keirn blazes the path.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • September 16, 2016
The cost of conflict

Assumptions make for ill will and hurt feelings in a family business. Communicating clearly up front will help you avoid a misstep.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • September 16, 2016
Corporate report

Company plans 170 jobs and major investment; Manufacturer aims to crack commercial market with new deal; Economic development agency tabs new board members; Elevator firm announces new leadership team

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • September 9, 2016
Trash into treasure

Tony Selvaggio started his business as a scrap metal recycling company. Now it's a thriving do-good venture.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • September 9, 2016
Listen first

Andrew Neitlich has coached execs on all kinds of issues. Here's how to apply his approach in your workplace.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • September 9, 2016
Laundry disruptor

The Laundromat business might not seem ripe for a multimillion-dollar technology infusion. A Tampa entrepreneur has different ideas.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Pam Schuneman
  • September 9, 2016
Are you paying yourself too much, or too little?

How you calculate your compensation can draw the eye of the IRS. Make sure you have clear justification — that's not based on paying the least amount of taxes.

  • Strategies
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  • Steven Benna
  • September 9, 2016
Corporate report

Ambulance executive to help oversee state association; Law firm adds estate and trust attorneys; Communications firm brings in two new leaders; Window firm names sales official; Global auto parts firm expands to Fort Myers

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