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Strategies

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  • Jean Gruss
  • December 18, 2015
On the map

Port Charlotte is now a destination for Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts looking for deals. There's free beer, too.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 18, 2015
Golden lift

More than 200 dealers and distributors sell Golden Boat Lifts all over the world. The top-of-the-line lifts keep expensive powerboats out of the corrosive water.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • December 18, 2015
Frank approach

Frank Morsani's willingness to embrace change, coming after a hardscrabble childhood, is a bedrock principle behind decades of success.

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  • Denise Federer
  • December 11, 2015
The value of being a resilient leader

It's likely you've heard it said that the best way to judge the performance of a company's customer service is how it handles problems. The same thing can be said for leaders; their success is often reflected in their resiliency, the ability to persevere, remain focused and move forward with their responsibilities and goals in spite of obstacles and challenges.

  • Strategies
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  • Jean Gruss
  • December 11, 2015
Veggie delight

Tomato giant Lipman has diversified its operations across North and Central America. Growing organic vegetables is a big challenge.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 4, 2015
Best connections

Greg Courtot says the golf course is one of the best places to network with prospective customers.

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    By
  • Steven Benna
  • December 4, 2015
Forever in flooring

Mike Solmonson has developed a system that makes him a top salesperson at his flooring company.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 4, 2015
Talk less, listen more

In a highly competitive field — insurance sales, for one — it pays to have a detailed plan.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • November 27, 2015
Lively hive

Entrepreneurs have launched a cowork space in a place not traditionally known for its startup culture. Will it work?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • November 27, 2015
Students for hire

Florida Gulf Coast University plans to institute a six-month work program that could help local companies hire young graduates. The area's low unemployment rate will spur interest.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 27, 2015
Ride into the future

A sports facility with a big role in tourism plans to spend $1 million on improvements. The plans face some potential hurdles, including a lack of high-end hotel rooms.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 27, 2015
Extended stays

Many employees check in for the long term at Palm Island Resort. For recruiting and retaining talent, it's magical.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2015
Economic Forecast | Tampa Bay

This is a milestone of sorts for the Business Observer's annual economic forecast issue: It's the second year in a row that cautious optimism isn't the overriding theme of the day.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2015
Economic Forecast | Sarasota-Manatee

This is a milestone of sorts for the Business Observer's annual economic forecast issue: It's the second year in a row that cautious optimism isn't the overriding theme of the day.

  • Strategies
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2015
Economic Forecast | Charlotte-Lee-Collier

This is a milestone of sorts for the Business Observer's annual economic forecast issue: It's the second year in a row that cautious optimism isn't the overriding theme of the day.

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