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  • July 4, 2014
Be Brave

A startup in a competitive industry isn't afraid to take chances on challenging or quirky clients. It's led to some quick growth.

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Brandstorm

What does brand value have to do with the economy? Turns out, a lot.

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Hang Tough

Construction executive Dave Sessions didn't budge on some core principles when sales fell significantly. His perseverance is paying off.

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Held accountable

Gail Markham achieved firsts in accounting, building her firm despite the obstacles.

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Ride On

Chrome Capital leases pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles through more than 300 dealers. Customers rarely miss a payment.

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Corporate Report

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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Tech Healthy

Home care doesn't have to involve a nurse 24 hours a day. One firm plans to use technology to take on some of the load.

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  • August 19, 2016
Put me in, coach

Family businesses can face many obstacles in rearing a new leader. A coach can help the next generation hone its skills.

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Decision maker

Mindfulness expert Pina De Rosa says exerting control over a business problem is overrated. Change your mindset, instead.

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  • May 20, 2016
Aesthetic renovations

In the competitive world of plastic surgery, one doctor has a plan to surpass the field. It's a seven-figure effort.

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  • May 27, 2016
Stay classy

A onetime Central American presidential candidate brings his bold vision stateside with an $8 million acquisition. He hopes it's just the beginning.

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  • May 27, 2016
Tips for taking over the family business

As much as an entrepreneur may want to leave his business in capable hands, getting there requires a lot of work, and patience, on behalf of his successor.

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  • January 22, 2016
Trade up

The hunt for top employees at a renowned resort is in full blast in January. Will $2.4 million in salary increases push it to the top?

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  • May 29, 2015
Radio activity

Jamie Meloni created a platform to share the business success of others. His next goal: Make a profit doing it.

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  • June 26, 2015
Make it sync

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

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  • 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.

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  • July 24, 2015
Putting a good floor forward

While others balked at the small first floor and tricky second, Goodwill Industries-Manasota saw the former Teltronics manufacturing facility as an opportunity.

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Brand Reboot

Sales plummeted in 2011 at Jim Miller's e-commerce business. His solution: Find, then tell everyone, about the why.

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