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Strategies

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  • Jean Gruss
  • August 7, 2015
Back in the cape

Once the heart of the foreclosure crisis, Cape Coral's recovery is another sign of improving economic conditions in the region. A big selling point: It's got lots of land for future growth.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • August 7, 2015
Four qualities of successful leaders

Leadership positions aren't the end of your challenges — they're often just the beginning. But correctly assessing your skills and goals can help you manage more effectively.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 7, 2015
Rock it

A determined scientist aims to find success in a new role. He won't let a company history littered with scandal deter him.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 7, 2015
Links to golf

Golf Membership Consultants matches golfers with clubs and golf course communities in Southwest Florida. Its early successes shows there's still strong demand for the game.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2015
Corporate report

Leggett & Platt creating 100-plus jobs for Pasco; Transitions Optical launches Spanish-language Web series; Texas hospital first using Spectralink devices with Voalte; Wells Fargo names Moran Advisors Spirit Award winner; Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care acquires Greenway Carpet

  • Strategies
    By
  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • August 3, 2015
Ten ways to get the most out of business networking

Networking can be fun and fruitful — just make sure you're taking the right approach to do it effectively.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • July 31, 2015
Merger mania heats up

While they may be great for your bottom line, corporate mergers can wreak havoc on your brand's reputation. Follow these planning tips to preserve your brand's value.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2015
Corporate report

Mortgage Bankers Association installs board of governors; Coastal Orthopedics conducting new spinal-cord research; Jabil reaches agreement to grow in Vietnam; Innovative Food Holdings subsidiary growing Chicago area presence; Action Automatic Door & Gate expands to Manatee County

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2015
Corporate report

Paramedics Plus promotes two execs; Paramedics Plus promotes two execs; Wesco Turf wins industry excellence award; Tampa's No Mo Nausea wins Venture Hive pitch; NetDirector provides services to mortgage firm; Walter Investment Management approves poison pill

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • July 24, 2015
Swift success

Being agile, to a Tampa software firm, is about more than a sprightly strategy. The company also aims to innovate, inspect and adapt.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 24, 2015
Ant man

A termite and pest business that only recently surpassed $1 million in annual sales has an audacious goal.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • July 17, 2015
King of bling

Daniel Fisher's Charlotte County company provides florists worldwide with a budding treat: More sales.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Michael Hinman
  • July 17, 2015
Seeing stars

Going from sales to owning the company can be a big leap. A Tampa entrepreneur has a plan to navigate the challenges.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Michael Hinman
  • July 17, 2015
A new leaf for Beef's

Beef O' Brady's is about sports and wings, where customers relish a chance to linger. But the lure of one of the fastest-growing concepts in the industry, a get-in, get-out approach, looks appealing.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 10, 2015
A good listener

David Verinder helped fix the finances at one of the largest health care systems in the region a decade ago. Next up: Guide the organization through what could be a lively next 10 years.

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