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Strategies

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  • James R.
  • June 26, 2015
Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship

A few years ago, I took a Harvard Business School course on entrepreneurship.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • June 26, 2015
Make it sync

Even 35-year branding experts make mistakes. This one learned a lot, too.

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  • June 26, 2015
Corporate Report

Draken International hired to teach Marine pilots; Schifino Lee updates look of dietary supplement line; Schifino Lee updates look of dietary supplement line; C1 Bank chief operating officer elected bank association chairwoman; Illinois corrections department using Tribridge software; Heritage Insurance opens Sunrise office; TECO Energy finds new suitor for TECO Coal subsidiary; Enviro-Serv's X-Terminate wins St. Pete bee, wasp bid; Express Scripts exec becomes president at Health Insurance Innovations; Express Scripts exec becomes president at Health Insurance Innovations

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  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • June 22, 2015
How you can inspire others

Motivating and inspiring others around you doesn't cost a thing, but it sure can boost your bottom line.

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  • Jamie Kane
  • June 19, 2015
Are you building an organization that can sell?

To hire effectively, you need to make sure a candidate's skills and personality are a fit for your team. Consider these tips to help you better evaluate potential employees.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 19, 2015
'No bull'

Can a lender with $3.2 billion in assets be run like a community bank? Sure can, says one executive.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2015
Corporate report

Motel 6 parent company buying Naples firm's cloud services; Givens Givens Sparks names principal attorney; Majestic Athletic lands Liverpool Football license; Frank Winston Crum Insurance is Sustainability Company of the Year; Odyssey Marine finds five wrecks in Northern Atlantic; Mitel recognizes Tech Data as Americas Distributor of the Year

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2015
Corporate report

Enviro-Serv signs deal for new Pestmaster franchise; Trinity's Nicopure Labs wins French civil case; St. Pete Duke division approved for Orlando solar plant; CNLBank parent selling to Valley National; WellCare Health Plan approved for Florida Healthy Kids; Ranking lists HomeBanc a “Best Place to Work for Millennials”; Ranking lists HomeBanc a “Best Place to Work for Millennials”

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 12, 2015
Building blocks

Orlando has a tight lock on the central Florida tourism market. Polk County, with some colorful bricks, angles for a way in.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2015
MY VIEW | 'Patent Death Squad'

A stifling federal bill will be a “blow to patent owners and independent inventors” if it passes, agues a Tampa attorney.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: Outside your comfort zone

Innovation isn't only for the artistically inclined. One area college leads the way for businesses and executives.

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  • Denise Federer
  • June 5, 2015
Emerging leaders: How to enhance your status

Networking is more than just meeting new people. If you want to move up the ladder, learn how to build a network of allies who can help you climb.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: C-Suite Communications

The campaign for Southeastern Guide Dogs, in one way, was easy: The centerpiece is cute dogs and puppies.

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  • Michael Hinman
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: Schifino Lee Advertising + Branding

Although the market for organic food products already is strong, Schifino Lee Advertising + Branding sought to connect that particular consumer market with community-supported agriculture through its client, Sweetwater Organic Farm.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: B2 Advertising

When Naples Lumber and Supply started diversifying into windows, doors and hardware, it needed to get the message out that it was more than just a lumber company.

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