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Lawmakers struggle with Ubers, Airbnbs of the world
The cost of hailing a ride with your cellphone or booking a private-home room for the night could rise under bills pending in the Legislature this year, even as lawmakers struggle to adapt state laws to new business technologies and innovations. Uber and Airbnb have become the poster children for "disruption" -- shorthand for a spate of new tech companies that challenge traditional modes of business. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Small Sarasota reseller surviving in shadow of Apple Store
Nicholas Nimey doesn't claim to be the next Steve Jobs. But there are some similarities. Nimey, 29, also started his tech career in a garage. Seriously. Nimey now owns The Apple Core, an Apple reseller and technology-repair business in Sarasota. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
New York venture capital firm eyes South Florida expansion
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Publishing Industry
At a time when print is supposed to be dying, glossy lifestyle magazines are sprouting up all over South Florida, targeting readers with $150,000-plus household income. |
New York City-based Corigin Ventures is preparing to invest in more South Florida companies and to eventually open an office here, director David Goldberg said. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
Knight Foundation announces $25 million in new arts grants
The Miami-based Knight Foundation on Sunday announced $25 million in new grants to South Florida cultural organizations that include the Perez Art Museum Miami, University of Miami Frost School of Music and the new Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami. More at the Miami Herald.
Don't let a bad employee hold your business hostage
Employees are the lifeblood of your organization and so critical to your success. However, circumstances and personality can sometimes turn a good employee into a monster. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
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