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Strategies

    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • September 9, 2016
Open door

Bob Briesacher has spent three decades building the name of his garage door company. He's done it so well, competitors have become copycats of the brand.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 2, 2016
Comfort food

John Horne discovered the just-right recipe to succeed in the restaurant business. It includes business savvy, funky humor and a Golden Rule strategy with employees.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 2, 2016
Do it like Disney

In his book, management consultant Bill Capodagli shares some of the secrets of Disney to help entrepreneurs and managers tackle some of today's most vexing business challenges.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • September 2, 2016
Corporate report

Tech company hires former Oracle sales leader; Engineering firm grows with acquisition; Company expands with office in New Delhi; Restaurant moves headquarters to Fort Myers

  • Strategies
    By
  • Elizabeth Morrisey
  • September 2, 2016
Demand more

A hip work culture, down to the Frisbee breaks across the street, has fueled fast growth at a Polk County ad agency.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • August 26, 2016
Fillings to fillers

Dr. David Schirmer left a high-end clientele back in New York when the dentist moved south. He has rebuilt his practice by embracing an entrepreneurial staple: Keep an open mind on new revenue streams.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • August 26, 2016
Corporate report

Attorney goes solo, targets entrepreneurs; Tech company names new VP; Vacation rental agency hires general manager

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 26, 2016
Friendly faces

Collier County used to be one of the most difficult places on the Gulf Coast to develop and build, but leadership from the private sector has changed that.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Bob Andelman
  • August 19, 2016
Hand-Me-Down

To ensure its longevity, Hendry Marine gave employees an ownership stake in the business. With more than 100 staff added in the past six months, capacity is its newest challenge.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • August 19, 2016
Defect detectives

A Naples firm has helped fix $70 million worth of construction mistakes going back 15 years. The market for this kind of work is growing.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • August 19, 2016
Put me in, coach

Family businesses can face many obstacles in rearing a new leader. A coach can help the next generation hone its skills.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • August 12, 2016
Healthy growth

A Tampa company doubled revenues to more than $10 million with a nifty combination of organic and acquisition-based sales growth.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • August 12, 2016
Nipping nausea

Jacqueline Darna's anti-nausea wristbands have made national headlines. Now the race is on to build buzz that can squash copycat brands.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 12, 2016
Stem sell

What if an entrepreneur sells his company but doesn't really leave? Two self-assured businessmen tackle that atypical challenge.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 5, 2016
In the zone

At London Bay Homes, every employee gets a Fitbit tracker and a free gym membership. CEO Mark Wilson says the focus on a healthy workplace is a great recruiting tool.

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