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License to kill jobs

Florida is worse than New Jersey, New York and California when it comes to requiring business licenses. They don't protect consumers. They harm them.

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Corporate Inversions 101

It's not a loophole. It's a legitimate way a corporation can reduce its tax burden.

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Silver lining

A science-based health and wellness firm goes all out in a move from Florida's east coast to Manatee County. Up next: Nanotechnology.

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Sun king

Rick Severance will guide the development of Babcock Ranch, the new solar-powered town on a tract of land the size of Manhattan north of Fort Myers.

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Fix the mess

A monthly get together in Tampa helps business owners learn from others' mistakes. One takeaway: Don't let history determine future results.

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How to think like a millennial

They may not sound like you or want the same things, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable.

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Corporate Report

Construction firm hires project manager; College names director of corporate sponsorships; Health platform grows customer base by 83%; Hedge funds increase investment; Kahwa Coffee to open 10th location; Insurance company expands to Georgia

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Growth on the go

Mobile Physician Services' doctors are on the go, working at patients' homes rather than hospitals. That's just one unique aspect of the business.

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Bigger vista

Media Vista is benefiting from the economic rebound as more advertisers target the fast-growing Hispanic market.

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  • April 22, 2016
Sea of opportunity

The idea for her company started during a scuba diving trip. Now Autumn Blum, with financial support far from the water, aims for a big splash.

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  • April 22, 2016
Exit plans

Succession doesn't have to be the root canal of a business plan. One family-run firm discovered a better bite.

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Breaking wise

Tampa-based ConnectWise recently merged multiple companies in which it invested. Up next for the fast-growth tech firm: a possible trip to Wall Street.

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  • April 15, 2016
Corporate Report

Manufacturer adds 50 jobs; Company creates new product; Health platform selected by major hospital; Hospital names new board members; Hotel expansion project begins; Hertz invests in valet parking firm

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Grand vision

Bold in development doesn't have to be big. That's the key to a notable waterfront project — which comes with a twist.

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Selling your business? Consider the taxes, first

How the sale of a business is structured, and the structure of the business itself, can affect a seller's tax liability greatly. Do your homework so you net the largest reward for your work.

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