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By Steven Benna
February 4, 2016

Three multitasking myths that can derail a career

Baylor University professor researches promotes “excellence in outcomes” over doing a lot at once.

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By Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

With purpose

Bonnie Silvestri found her passion tying community service to education.

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By Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

Think ahead

Sports executive Scott O'Neil attributes leadership success to developing a strong culture. That takes the right attitude, and a lot of patience.

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By Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

Corporate report

Grocery giant headed to college; Company wins Microsoft partner designation; Real estate company adds leaders; Homebuilder executive joins board; Tech firm expanding national reach; Collier cities rank high in job retention

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By Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

Making failure fun

Lessons from mistakes can be costly. But the long-term payoff has intangible value.

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By Steven Benna
January 27, 2016

A four-step process, honed by a Tampa entrepreneur, will help you overcome failure

Joy Randels has raised more than $300 million for startups and other companies in her career.

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By Steven Benna
January 22, 2016

Corporate report

Boat club opens new location; Community makes top 50 list; Port Manatee fuels up contracts; New hires at economic agency; Document firm heads south

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By Steven Benna
January 15, 2016

Corporate report

Ohio shipper adds 50 jobs in Tampa; Mobile health firms merge; Lab company gets boost from Canada; Ad agency renews boat contract; Company gains exclusive rights to iSwim

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By Steven Benna
January 8, 2016

Be the bowl

Lawn bowling takes a combination of teamwork, strategy and finesse. A money manager brings an analytical approach to the sport.

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By Steven Benna
January 8, 2016

Picture this

For dermatologist Erin Long, photography is an avenue for adventure. It's also an escape from work.

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By Steven Benna
January 2, 2016

Widened watch

First Watch nearly doubled its location count with a major acquisition in 2015. Now comes the tasty part.

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By Steven Benna
January 2, 2016

Bright future

Sunfresh Produce discovered a niche in the $250 billion food distribution industry. Now it wants a bigger piece.

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By Steven Benna
January 2, 2016

Going big

Raymond James Stadium is investing heavily for a shot to host another Super Bowl. The next 12 months will set the pace for the $100 million project.

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By Steven Benna
December 25, 2015

Talent crunch

A fast-growth tech firm has one of those so-called good problems: Business is booming so much it needs a lot more employees.

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By Steven Benna
December 18, 2015

Crystal clear

Residential developer Metro Development Group needs unique ways to stand out. Part of the plan includes something new.

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By Steven Benna
December 11, 2015

Disruptive thinking

A credit union adding members quickly wants more than fast growth. It seeks technical transformation.

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By Steven Benna
December 4, 2015

Forever in flooring

Mike Solmonson has developed a system that makes him a top salesperson at his flooring company.

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By Steven Benna
December 4, 2015

A live life

TV shoppers don't have access to the physical element of making a purchase. That's when selling an idea becomes key.

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By Steven Benna
November 27, 2015

Lively hive

Entrepreneurs have launched a cowork space in a place not traditionally known for its startup culture. Will it work?

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By Steven Benna
November 13, 2015

People's Choice

One of the largest lenders in the region is getting into a new line of business — a complicated side of insurance. Will it pay off?

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By Steven Benna
November 6, 2015

Mobile men

Anthony Fernandez turned his knack for fixing things into an entrepreneurial venture. Major expansion plans are on the horizon.

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