Monday's Afternoon Update
What will Trump’s presidency mean for Florida real estate?
The king of real estate is set to rule the country, but what will a Donald Trump presidency mean for local real estate, one of South Florida’s biggest industries? Read responses from Realtors, developers, economists, bankers and lawyers about possible impacts of the election, both in the short and long term. More from the Miami Herald.
See also:
» Florida business leaders anticipate Trump tax cuts
» Travel industry voices cautious optimism about Trump presidency
Mega-ships bringing economic infusion to Port Canaveral
The 17-deck mega cruise ship Oasis of the Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, arrived at Port Canaveral’s new state of the art terminal shortly before sunrise Sunday, bringing with it the hope of a fresh injection of tourist dollars and an influx of jobs to an ever growing cruise industry. More from Florida Today.
Real estate giant targets new Florida market
One of the largest commercial real estate services firms in the world, CBRE Group, is expanding on the Gulf Coast with a Southwest Florida office. The office will focus on agency leasing and property sales, in addition to other CBRE services. More from the Business Observer.
All 11 applicants for Florida's Supreme Court will be interviewed
Eleven applicants, including several judges, a prosecutor, and a state legislator remain in the running to become a Florida Supreme Court justice. A state nominating panel voted Monday to interview everyone who applied for a spot on the court. Gov. Rick Scott will appoint the final replacement. More from the AP.
Small Business Advice
The customer experience is a journey worth taking
It is vital you look at the customer experience as a path or journey your customers take to acquire your product or service. To be successful in your customer service delivery, you must understand what your customer experiences from beginning to end -- not just at one moment. More from Jerry Osteryoung.
Business Basics
Follow the laws
This section tackles some of the less-than-enjoyable aspects of business ownership: taxes, record keeping and employment issues. If you choose to handle these tasks yourself — or even if you outsource them to others — being familiar with the basics will help you stay ahead of regulations and be a more effective manager.
» More from Florida Small Business.
Medical Business
Integrated Independent Physicians Network
In the era of uncertainty and a rapidly changing health-care system, a group of doctors in Central Florida have joined together so they can stay independent. More than 1,100 primary-care doctors, specialists and health-care providers in six counties make up the Integrated Independent Physicians Network.
» More from the Orlando Sentinel