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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 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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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 23, 2016
'More travel, less hate'

The hunt for new clients leads a travel entrepreneur to ask: What else can she do for her customers?

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  • By Anita Todd |
  • April 8, 2016
World class

Economic development isn't only about luring companies from high-tax states in the Northeast. One county goes further.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2016
Bounce back

Fixing a $500 million department riddled with problems required a hefty dose of discipline. That was just the beginning.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 22, 2016
Exit plans

Succession doesn't have to be the root canal of a business plan. One family-run firm discovered a better bite.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 27, 2016
Future vision

The entrepreneurs behind Metro Forecasting Models have forecast population growth with uncanny accuracy. Now they're taking their model nationally.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 17, 2016
Corporate report

Credit union named finalist for six-figure prize; Community foundation elects board members; Construction firm selected for expansion project; Hospital expands cardiac rehab center; Virtual reality firm brings in executive; Tampa manufacturer hires CFO

  • Strategies
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 17, 2016
How to establish leadership presence

Cementing a role as a leader can be tough in any situation, but children who aim to take over the family business have to work even harder to prove themselves.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 22, 2016
Price discovery

Three Florida Gulf Coast University professors find home-price data from real estate agents may be off, especially during downturns.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 25, 2016
A Value-Add Play

A pending vacancy could only enhance the value of a 19-story, downtown Tampa office building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 14, 2014
Overthinking Millennials

BlueGrace CEO Bobby Harris believes companies spend too much time worrying about millennials. If firms focus on creating a good work environment, the right employees will notice.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 21, 2014
Buzz worthy

The office of one area executive is a testament to a brave life well lived.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 12, 2015
Super treat

Two Naples entrepreneurs found that their dogs love kale, too. Now their leafy vegetable treats are available in more than 2,500 pet stores.

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  • By Barry Friedman |
  • July 3, 2015
This Bud's for Them

Long an underdog, the craft beer industry has a new ally in the battle against big brewers.

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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.

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  • By James R. |
  • November 13, 2015
Are you brand savvy?

Whether you are a CEO, CMO, or just a Moe, everyone should be aware of the basics of branding if they want to be successful in business.

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  • 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
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