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Strategies

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  • Jean Gruss
  • November 20, 2015
Follow the rooftops

If you want to know where the Gulf Coast's economy is headed in 2016, follow the homebuilders and residential land developers.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 13, 2015
Here comes the sun

Florida isn't among the top 10 states for solar installations. One company, though, sees a brilliant future in the industry.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • November 13, 2015
People's Choice

One of the largest lenders in the region is getting into a new line of business — a complicated side of insurance. Will it pay off?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Anita Todd
  • November 13, 2015
Move on up

An alum of an insurance stalwart went solo during the recession. The move looks prescient.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • November 13, 2015
Healthy diversification

Obamacare is reshaping the insurance brokerage industry. One veteran health insurance broker isn't waiting for a fix.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • November 13, 2015
Are you brand savvy?

Whether you are a CEO, CMO, or just a Moe, everyone should be aware of the basics of branding if they want to be successful in business.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 13, 2015
Let's go Metz

A national foodservice giant has its eye on the Gulf Coast. It could be a long glance.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 13, 2015
On the horizon

The opportunities are broad for a niche insurance firm. The core challenge executives and staff face: Don't mess it up.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 6, 2015
People first

A successful marketing campaign does't require a rich budget. A $17 million landscape firm found that out with an innovative approach.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 6, 2015
Leaping frogs

Franchise success for one company is all about moving the sales curve forward for each location, one store at a time.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Anita Todd
  • November 6, 2015
Out back

Paul Schulz isn't the first executive to retire young after a big business sale. But his next act is decidedly unique.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • November 6, 2015
'All in'

Youth sports is highly competitive — both on the field and for a franchise firm. A full-time focus is part of one company's winning formula.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2015
Tumble forward

The new digs for one of the largest manufacturers in the region deftly combines form with function.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • October 30, 2015
Metrics that matter

Market research can be a strategic tool, not merely a tactical device for monitoring brand equity. Asking the right questions is the best way to get started.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2015
Rookie no more

Being an admitted novice at development hasn't thwarted Bruce Weiner's big dreams.

  • Strategies
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