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Monday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Christmas could see lowest gas prices since 2008
Here's a welcome holiday gift: Gas prices should be the lowest on Christmas Day since 2008 and dip below $2 per gallon at some Florida stations next week, according to travel club AAA. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Bradenton Herald.
See also:
» The downside of low gas prices
» Falling gas prices are not good for everyone
» Check current gas prices in your Florida neighborhood here.
Three secrets to selling easily and effectively
Marketing is all about understanding what a targeted audience wants and beginning the conversation on how you fill the need. Sure, there’s lot to do like positioning, branding, lead generation, engagement tactics, and solution delivery -- yet, at it’s core marketing eventually comes down to one thing: creating relationships. Read more from Ron Stein.
Holiday shoppers are splurging on pet gifts
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In another sign of the rising status of animals in U.S. households: Fluffy and Scout are scoring big this holiday season. Shoppers scrambling to buy Christmas and Hanukkah presents are picking up something special for their furry and feathered companions too. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Couple launches virtual incubator to help travel-based technology startups
A Lake Wales couple has started a virtual business incubator meant to help travel-based startups grow. The incubator does most of its work online but the duo has sought potential partnerships with schools in the area. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Exceeding customer's expectations may not be as important as you thought
The main thing is to make sure your customers don't have a bad experience. Bad customer service has a much larger impact than great customer service. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
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