March 29, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 2/29/2016

Financial markets and economic data are telling different stories about America right now

There are seemingly two stories going on in the U.S. economy right now. On the one hand, financial markets have had a stressful few months and suggest an economy on the verge of recession. On the other hand, the real economy is still showing solid, albeit slow, growth with few signs activity is about to completely roll over. More from Business Insider.

See also:
» The U.S. economy keeps beating expectations
» Buffett says U.S. economy weaker than he expected, but growing
» Middle class terrified by economy — but with little reason

Sales and Marketing Advice
Business tactics change. Great marketing doesn't.

Columnist Ron Stein explains what a "marketing tool stack" is, why your business needs it, and how to build one to suit your needs. Stein also recommends online tools to help your business market itself better. More from Ron Stein.

Harris Corp. adding 300 jobs

Harris Corp. is adding 300 jobs, most of them to be based out of its new Technology Center in Palm Bay. The positions are in engineering, finance and supply chain operations. More from Florida Today.

Florida kicks off early voting in presidential primary

Several counties are scheduled to open early voting sites on Monday. The mandatory early voting period runs starts Saturday through March 12, but the law now allows election supervisors to open polling places a few days earlier. More from the AP.

Small Business Advice
Make it easy for your customers to buy your products and services

If you are a business that sells goods online, which is pretty much mandatory these days, you must make it easy for people to find the products they want and check out quickly. If you do not, you risk losing the business. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Advertising Trends
Digital ads push beyond borders

florida digital ads Retailers and other attractions are pushing Orlando's presence further across the globe, trying to digitally hook tourists on malls, eateries and other Orlando businesses before they fill their travel schedule. The growing data and search histories available online are helping local businesses to get their name out in the midst of a growing number of local destinations.

» More from the Orlando Sentinel.

Florida Datamine
Stocking a cruise ship

stocking a cruise ship When the Oasis of the Seas pulls away from the dock in Florida, it must have 10,272 new rolls of toilet paper, 7,397 pounds of cheese and 330 cases of pineapples onboard. Not to mention 1,000 new lightbulbs, 30 replacement TVs, 1,899 pounds of coffee and 23 gallons of hand sanitizer. Every week.

» More from the Orlando Sentinel

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Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices
Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices

Central Floirda chocolate shops are left with a bitter taste as cocoa prices hit an all-time high earlier this week.

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