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Strategies

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  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 29, 2016
By the book

Peppertree Press, with a folksy, customer-first approach, is ready for the next chapter in independent publishing.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 29, 2016
Dressed for success

Shades Kids is growing as fast as its pint-sized customers. The challenge now is to stay ahead of the growth.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 29, 2016
Iron man

The heavy construction equipment industry is light on technology. A trucking entrepreneur aims to change that.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 22, 2016
Growth engine

Population growth will continue to drive rail freight into Southwest Florida, but Seminole Gulf Railway is diversified to manage the inevitable recessions.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 22, 2016
No barriers

A young entrepreneur's bold recession-era decision saved a company. Now she grapples with a new set of challenges.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 22, 2016
Corporate report

Boat club opens new location; Community makes top 50 list; Port Manatee fuels up contracts; New hires at economic agency; Document firm heads south

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 22, 2016
Dialing out

Air conditioning entrepreneur Louis Bruno overcomes the major objections to home-appliance monitors: privacy and security.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Anita Todd
  • January 15, 2016
Squeezed in

The orange juice industry is being pressed from many sides. A recently promoted top executive with a large cooperative plans to battle back.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 15, 2016
Corporate report

Ohio shipper adds 50 jobs in Tampa; Mobile health firms merge; Lab company gets boost from Canada; Ad agency renews boat contract; Company gains exclusive rights to iSwim

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 14, 2016
Wonks among us

Data, and how to use it properly, is a priority for many businesses. A Gulf Coast college targets this segment, with hopes for a big bang.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 14, 2016
Laser focus

Jonathan Sigg started a day spa business in Estero with $500 and eight months of free rent. Now The Laser Lounge Spa has five locations, including Sarasota.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 14, 2016
Prep for success

An elite private school leader asks employees something that should resonate with any executive: Who will miss us if we're gone?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 8, 2016
Up the river

Architect Jason Jensen's passion for rafting runs deep.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 8, 2016
Sweet sound

Naples advertising entrepreneur Peggy Wilson says playing the bagpipes is a way to express her passion for music and the arts.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 8, 2016
Be the bowl

Lawn bowling takes a combination of teamwork, strategy and finesse. A money manager brings an analytical approach to the sport.

  • Strategies
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