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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 9, 2009
Change the Conditions

Want employees to act ethically? One business owner structures his employees' pay so they're not tempted to take advantage of the customer.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • February 25, 2010
Battling the Big Four

The team at Sunera rode the wave of business created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to start its own company. Now, they will work to maintain cost competitiveness while continuing to grow.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Jolt App

A Gulf Coast startup technology firm is using the iPhone as a conduit into a new marketplace. It hopes to be a pioneer in the field.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2010
Back in Style

Even the fastest-growing franchises can stall in an economic downturn. But a WineStyles franchise owner is taking advantage of the recession by improving operations.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 1, 2010
Government Digest: April 2 - April 8

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • December 31, 2010
Corporate Report: Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

The latest news from CoreRx, American Community Development, and others.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 7, 2011
Not Retiring

Tom James stepped back from his CEO role at Raymond James last spring, but he hasn't slowed down much. The executive chairman is staying as busy as ever in the community.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 21, 2010
The Write Stuff

The art of getting stories printed in newspapers and magazines has long confounded many small business owners and entrepreneurs. Ron Smith is trying to turn it into a science.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 21, 2010
Change of Plans

Bay Cities Bank, launched in the last decade as a potential buyout candidate, appears to be doing fine on its own. A big vote of confidence comes in the form of $21 million in new capital.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 7, 2010
Government Digest: May 7 - May 13

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • October 28, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 28

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • January 25, 2013
Corporate Report: January 25

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • March 15, 2013
Corporate Report: March 15

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 1, 2013
Dissolving Government

As easy as it is to fund a new government agency, dissolving one takes years. Just ask Jack Tanner, who helped shut a wasteful one down and returned $100,000 to taxpayers.

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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • February 15, 2013
A Genteel Space

There are no golden arches at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa, but the family that owns 53 local McDonald's has created a vibrant new center as a way to say thanks for its success.

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  • May 13, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: May 13

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • July 8, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: July 8

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • June 3, 2011
Squared Away

Square 1 Burgers & Bar has been designed to go beyond the ordinary with gourmet offerings of a dining staple. The concept was launched at a challenging time, but now the chain looks to expand further.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 5, 2011
Government Digest: Aug. 5

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 1, 2013
Are your employees engaged?

Research shows that seven out of 10 employees are not fully engaged in their workplace. How to get them back on track and working toward their full potential.

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