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Strategies

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  • Steven Benna
  • February 12, 2016
Corporate report

Harley dealer heads west for new store; Barbecue chain connects with baseball; Daytime cafe signs franchisee for 18 locations; Roofing company lands Tampa airport gig; Bank reports larger results; Waste collection firm names top executive

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • February 12, 2016
How to choose a trusted adviser

Having skilled professionals to help navigate issues and provide advice is essential for any family business. Make sure you know what qualities you seek to help you select the right ones.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 12, 2016
Talent chasers

From spotting parts of a resume ripe for lies to judging body language, Joe McElmeel has a learned a lot about recruiting executives.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • February 5, 2016
Corporate report

Job recruitment firm names new GM; Bank expands into Tampa, names leadership team; County promotes building official; Architecture firm names new partners; Community management company hires regional VP

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2016
Power play

An ambitious tech company is in a tough spot: It has a product in high demand, but supply is also high. How will it capture market share?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 5, 2016
Fast pitch

Four early-stage companies pitched their ideas to investors at a Shark Tank-style event in Naples recently. Technology binds them together.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2016
Culture club

Peers decide employee raises at this software company — in an open and public vote. What in millennial-world is going on?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • February 4, 2016
Three multitasking myths that can derail a career

Baylor University professor researches promotes “excellence in outcomes” over doing a lot at once.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • January 29, 2016
Emotions and negotiating in a family business

How to keep your cool — and your family relationships — when business conflicts heat up.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 29, 2016
Corporate report

Grocery giant headed to college; Company wins Microsoft partner designation; Real estate company adds leaders; Homebuilder executive joins board; Tech firm expanding national reach; Collier cities rank high in job retention

  • Strategies
    By
  • 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
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