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Gator bites

Executives at Gator Stamping put aside anxiety over the economy. Proof comes in the firm's largest factory equipment purchase in years.

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Best vet

In the battle to outdo others in customer service, a forward-thinking entrepreneur has an ally: It starts with her master's degree in psychology.

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Hungarian connection

When Hungarian entrepreneur Arpad Solti wanted to establish a U.S. office of HyperTeam, a successful European software company he founded, he picked Naples over other locations.

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Protect and serve

Finding customers in new markets, even with a proven product, can be a daunting task. Ed Dottery has no problem with daunting.

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Corporate report

India company buys firm for $460 million; Real estate brokerage names CEO; Window maker closes $100 million acquisition; Real estate society names president; IT firm recognized for service

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Defined benefits may take the sting out of tax time

Defined benefit plans don't make sense for everyone, but they act like magic for some business owners looking to lower their income tax.

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  • March 4, 2016
Personal training

Personalized medicine based on genetic makeup is coming, and one institute plans to train the health care workforce of the future.

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Quest for more

ReliaQuest is on track for employee growth of 150% in two years. How does it plan to manage that?

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  • February 26, 2016
Paid to play

Scott McNally and Nick Owens brought a new approach to the yacht brokerage industry with POP Yachts, their online-based boat and yacht brokerage.

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  • February 26, 2016
Fringe benefit

One property owner in the middle of Collier County's rural fringe made enough money selling his development rights he took early retirement. It's how the system is supposed to work.

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Gear change

Dallas Council is the epitome of an accidental entrepreneur. But he's turned fortuitous opportunity into a growing enterprise.

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  • February 19, 2016
A little love

Insula Cos. has a healthy portfolio of apartment acquisitions and renovations. But now it faces new challenges, mainly higher prices and more competition.

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  • February 19, 2016
Corporate report

Water taxi service launches in Tampa; Engineers add senior project manager; Real estate firms join forces

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  • February 19, 2016
Mine craft

Tucked away on 16,000 acres is a lush and luxurious spot for golf, pampering and more. Getting people to the remote enclave is the crux of the challenge.

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Chill out

Egg incubators, small refrigerators, whatever. Scott Baker says selling consumer products requires a different way of thinking.

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