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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 16, 2018
Air Time

Taking over a rival's business sounds nice — and can be lucrative. That doesn't mean it's easy.

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  • October 4, 2013
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Owner, Freedom Boat Club

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 18, 2013
Recovery on Track

Gary Jackson has his finger on the economic pulse of the region, and he's optimistic about 2014.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 11, 2014
Inside the Brain

To some extent, hospitals need to 'keep up with the Joneses' to stay competitive. But the arms race, as illustrated by Tampa General's new MRI technology, also drives better patient care.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 25, 2014
Bubble? What Bubble?

Signs of a commercial real estate recovery are sprinkled throughout the Gulf Coast. But the memory of the downturn lingers.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 1, 2014
Hiring: potential vs. experience

Instead of asking job candidates about their experience, ask questions to reveal their potential to succeed in your company to assess whether they're a fit.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 8, 2014
Pinting Pivot

Ray Sikorski's printing company has evolved from a one-person shop in his dining room to an 18-person company with big-name clients. Now he's looking at his next pivot to keep the company growing in a challenging industry.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 8, 2014
A special agent

Robert Beatty, the new dean of the Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University, brings unusually diverse experiences to the job.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2014
Plan with Purpose

The co-founder of a $1.2 billion employee staffing and insurance giant wasted little time preparing for the next generation.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • September 5, 2014
The decision to unplug on vacation

Some executives find that staying in touch while they're away helps them manage the stress of taking time off. No matter your approach, it's important that you make a deliberate choice about work during vacation.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • January 31, 2014
Bank on it

As downtown Tampa's renaissance evolves, so do uses for bricks and mortar. One walk-in bank vault is no longer used to protect loot.

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  • By James R. |
  • January 31, 2014
2014: The renaissance of enterprise

With the increasing role of technology, the year ahead will bring many changes to the business world. Your company's performance depends on adjusting accordingly.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 7, 2014
Coffee for one

Melitta USA, the Clearwater-based U.S. branch of the worldwide leader for coffee filter sales, is jumping on the single-serving train.

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  • April 4, 2014
Corporate Report: April 4

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 20, 2014
Building Again

Community banks on the Gulf Coast are again starting to lend money for construction and land development as the economic recovery continues.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • November 1, 2013
The challenge of agility

Among all the obstacles business leaders face, agility can be the toughest. But for the long-term health of a company, it might also be most important.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 15, 2013
Encouraging innovation

Entrepreneur Elaine Myrback started her technology company 15 years ago. Now she encourages her employees to come up with ideas to help the business grow.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2014
'Bring it On'

Cycling is both a passion and a decompression valve for Roxie Jerde. A 500-mile ride across Iowa is an annual favorite.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 12, 2016
Big bling

Kathy Bigham dispatched delivery trucks and sold jewelry out of a briefcase to pay for college. Soon she will be a business hall of famer.

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • September 9, 2016
Are you paying yourself too much, or too little?

How you calculate your compensation can draw the eye of the IRS. Make sure you have clear justification — that's not based on paying the least amount of taxes.

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