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Strategies

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2015
Corporate report

Walter Investment Management settles false-claims lawsuit; Gunster law firm names shareholder, adds H.R. consulting group; Oxis International subsidiary licenses new cancer treatment; Academy of Soccer opens new Brandon school; HemCare Health Services buying majority of Tampa medical practice; HealthCare Partners hires new Florida CFO

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 18, 2015
Pool rules

Building a national brand isn't only about social media likes and viral clicks. One organization found success in doing things the old-fashioned way.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • September 18, 2015
Celebrity endorsements: good idea, many pitfalls

I recently had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with someone I have most admired in business during my career.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 18, 2015
Lion slayer

Sarasota entrepreneur Allie ElHage created the ZooKeeper as a better way for spear fishermen to contain venomous lionfish.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • September 18, 2015
Medical marketing

Multiple hospitals and institutions are sitting on medical device inventions that never get to market. A Tampa company looks to change that.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 18, 2015
Knight's tale

A behind-the-scenes look at how an entrepreneur sold her company reveals important secrets.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • September 11, 2015
Five things that cause poor cash flow

Are you experiencing poor cash flow? Take a look at these things to get to the root of your issue.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2015
Four legs

A large stable of owners hasn't diluted the growth strategy at an architecture firm.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • September 11, 2015
Are you equipped to lead change?

Creating change that can transform your business takes more than a plan. Learn how to focus on the things that can get your team behind a new idea.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Michael Hinman
  • September 11, 2015
Craft peer

Experience has fueled World of Beer's current expansion. Will it be enough to create the next big chain?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2015
Corporate report

NeoGenomics signs deal with large health care purchasing group; Lee County Port Authority hires airport construction official; Norwegian, Carnival plan new cruises from Port Tampa Bay; HomeBanc ranks second on Best Banks to Work For; Draken aircraft face F-35 for fighter training

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • September 11, 2015
From the ground up

The downturn in the golf industry hasn't slowed down a business with a keen interest in the sport's success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 11, 2015
Oil pressure

The collapse in oil prices has implications for Florida tourism and real estate. Will a possible recession in Canada slow growth in the Sunshine State?

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • September 4, 2015
Is it time to refresh your strategy?

Brand messages aren't the only things that get stale. Here are five signs it's a good time to give your brand strategy a facelift.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 4, 2015
No joke

Comedy is serious business at Contractors Educational Services.

  • Strategies
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