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Monday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Have shoppers deserted the malls and big department stores?
The last few weeks of the earnings season have pointed to a new retail trend. While big names such as Macy's and J.C. Penney have reported disappointing earnings, the U.S. retail sales reported its biggest rise in over a year. So where are consumers spending? More from CNBC and the AP.
See also:
» Retail Sales Rebound Hints at Improving U.S. Economy
» Retail's bloodbath creates buying opportunity for this department store: Analyst
» American retail is transforming before our eyes — and it's a nightmare for these companies
» Economy Watch: Retail Sales Surprise on the Upside
Sales and Marketing Advice
Your value positioning statement - or, not being that self-centered loudmouth
There are three parts to understanding your future buyers better. They all involve asking questions, starting with your team, and then of your prospective customers. More from Ron Stein.
Inside the real estate crowdfunding land rush
Investors used U.S. real estate crowdfunding platforms to pour $484 million into real estate projects last year, according to research published last month by the Cambridge Judge Business School. That’s more than three times the amount in 2014. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Canadian trucking company sets up U.S. headquarters in Miami
CAN/US Logistics Inc., a Montreal-based courier company that got its start 30 years ago by shipping parcels to Vermont has grown into an international trucking firm with routes covering Canada and 48 states. More from the Miami Herald.
Small Business Advice
Your strategic plan needs an implementation plan to go with it!
Strategic planning should be thought of as mandatory element to for every operating company. But not all companies implement their plan properly. Many businesses fail in their ability to follow their own strategic plan for numerous reasons. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
Small Business Development
Bringing Dreams to Life
Florida’s SBDC Network has assisted more than 1 million businesses over the past 40 years. Through the Florida SBDC Network, entrepreneurs are provided professional assistance and guidance from dream to reality. [Sponsored Report]
Around the State
Dead Center
Port St. Lucie City city leaders and residents had been told to expect a $380-million apartment, hotel, retail and office project to rise on the mostly vacant land by the Port St. Lucie City Center. Instead, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the development became the centerpiece of a scam targeting foreign investors.
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