Tuesday's Daily Pulse
Business travel spending on the rise
Business travelers are digging deeper into their wallets, spending more per trip—especially on hotels, airfare and more expensive food and drinks—according to a report released Tuesday by the Global Business Travel Association. [Source: CNBC]
 "We're trying to help as much as we can the startup ecosystem in south Florida," says Greg Borchardt (right) with Brodi Jackson. [Photo: Scott Wiseman] |
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Investing trends in Florida
With VC and private equity funding abundant, now's a good time for business owners seeking to sell or raise money. This overview article looks at the state’s strengths and weaknesses, VC deals in Florida and upcoming conferences. Also, find out how a “pledge fund” might help your business. Access the full story here and see also: Faces of Florida Investing.
What high court action on gay marriage means for Florida
The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear same-sex marriage appeals from five states means that in Florida, the final word on the subject will likely come from the federal appeals court and state supreme court. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
See also:
» Florida gay marriage proponents: Lift stay, let same-sex couples also wed here
» Ruling puts pressure on Fla. Attorney General
» State-by-state look at gay marriage bans
» Florida attorney general candidates spar in lone debate
Changing the seafood industry and how the world feeds itself
A few years ago, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium set out to change the way seafood reaches tables in America, and its researchers believe they're close to doing just that. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Maximizing revenues: When it comes to pricing, one size does not fit all
After all the hard work devoted to designing great products and putting great customer service procedures in place, too many companies fail to put the same thoughtfulness into their pricing strategies. They calculate their costs; add a standardized percent margin, and then they’re done. Or, underdone is more like it. [Source: Miami Herald]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Miami-based firm helps Americas’s ‘unbanked’ population [Miami Herald]
The World Bank estimates that more than 250 million people in Latin America — about 61 percent of adults — do not have bank accounts or access to formal financial institutions and have to carry out all their transactions in cash.
› Following Ebola scare, South Florida prepares [Miami Herald]
Miami-Dade health officials shared their plans on Monday for managing a public health threat from infectious disease following an Ebola scare that triggered swift and conspicuous response from police, healthcare workers and even local politicians.
› Marina industry group plans trip to Cuba [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Richard Graves dreams of the day when South Floridians can take their yachts for a weekend in Cuba. That's why the Fort Lauderdale-based marina consultant is helping organize a trip to explore the island's marine scene.
› Xpand Staffing ready for growth [Miami Herald]
In May 2011, Xpand Staffing opened an office in Coral Springs. In 2012, the company added a Hollywood office, and in 2013 opened a satellite office at a Miami construction site.
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› What it takes to thrive in male-dominated professions [Insurance Business America]
Ninety-four years after women’s suffrage in the United States, intelligent and well-educated females still battle stereotypes, discrimination and, sometimes, their own fears, when working in male-dominated professions.
› Miramar office projects attractive to foreign investors [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
A developer has announced plans for a second office project in Miramar through a government program for foreign investors who want to obtain permanent U.S. residency.
› Hillsborough County set new tourist tax record in FY2014 [Tampa Bay Times]
Tourism officials knew last month that Hillsborough County would set a bed tax collection record in fiscal year 2014. The fiscal year ended in September, and now the record is official.
› Every business will be digital: Can tech leaders make the turn? [ZDnet]
There are so many references to smart machines, digital business and enterprise upheaval at the Gartner Symposium/ITXpo that you almost expect half of the executives in attendance to be replaced by algorithms and robots on the spot.