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  • 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 Beth Luberecki |
  • November 27, 2015
Extended stays

Many employees check in for the long term at Palm Island Resort. For recruiting and retaining talent, it's magical.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2015
Birkenstocks and ball gowns

It takes a deft combination of patience and persistence to sell something like the opera.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 11, 2015
Athlete's foot

The Foot Landing has proved a good fit in Punta Gorda. Knowing what to stock is key in its success.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2016
A blue print

A longtime tech entrepreneur switches gears to health care, with a unique startup. A potential $7 million in sales in 2016 is in the offing.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • 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 Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Corporate report

Silicon Valley Data Science buys piece of Health Integrated; Tampa Electric solar plant planned for Apollo Beach; Residential Acoustics moves to Cypress manufacturing building; Gateway Bank CEO receives Distinguished Alumni award; Nicopure Labs hires Philip Morris exec as chief compliance officer

  • Strategies
  • By Barry Friedman |
  • September 4, 2015
That's Amore

Kate Lake aims to set the right atmosphere for entrepreneurs to prosper in a new kind of business incubator. The premium is on commerce over creativity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • 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 Jean Gruss |
  • September 18, 2015
Identity crisis

A new institute at Hodges University plans to help businesses protect themselves from the growing problem of identity theft.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 19, 2014
Lend an ear

Geoffrey Frazier has spent a decade on the board of one nonprofit organization. His passion is personal, with a pro-business approach.

  • Strategies
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 9, 2015
Overhead smash

For Healthesystems CFO Stephanie Narvades, tennis is more than a game. It can also be great networking.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2015
Passion play

Entrepreneurial beer brewers face barrel-sized challenges in Florida, where big players dominate. A frisky brewer is determined to overcome the obstacles.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2015
'Exotic plumbing'

An innovative plumbing firm is tackling several challenges, from customer education to finding top employees.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2015
'Like lava'

Personnel and financing hurdles are a nonstarter for 73-year-old entrepreneur Dick Williams. His challenge: Foster growth while he staves off a degenerative disease.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 27, 2015
Storage space

Large blocks of warehouse space are dwindling in the Fort Myers area. With rents rising, it may be time to build.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 27, 2015
Chic shack

A Canadian development firm seeks to restart what was once an iconic waterfront Gulf Coast eatery and gathering house. The project is a tug between Old Florida and new customers.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2015
Corporate report

Xcelience expands, approved for incentives for 100 new jobs; Odyssey Marine Exploration reaches financing agreement; American Health & Fitness Solutions Olympus app cracks iTunes' top 100; Bloomin' Brands promotes executive to head Bonefish Grill restaurants; Cryo-Cell International pursing merger with Vegas firm

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 10, 2015
Good catch

Turnaround specialist Chad Kovarik resurrected Action Craft, a manufacturer of premium flats and bay boats in Cape Coral.

  • Industries
  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Tampa warehouse sale for $49.2 million paces transactions.

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