State officials, voters clash over medical marijuana rules

Three months after Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on medical marijuana, state health officials and prospective pot-seeking patients are at odds over proposed rules that would spell out who could get marijuana. More from the AP.

See also:
» Okeechobee County waiting on state rules for medical marijuana
» Column: Forget the sick, dying and disabled. Rule No. 1 for medical pot: Nobody has fun

Sales and Marketing Advice
Why your title (and role) is important for clients to understand

In sales, is it important for your customer to know your title, and further, to understand what your role is? Would that really matter to them, or make a difference in whether they buy or not? The answer is yes. More from Ron Stein.

Internet travel company considers Miramar headquarters

An internet-travel company that already employs 153 people in Florida is considering Miramar as its location for a headquarters. The company is also considering sites in California and Illinois, according to Broward County’s economic development office. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Florida gas prices rise, snapping streak of declines

Florida gas prices rose for the first time on Saturday, snapping a streak of 36 consecutive days of declines, the longest streak since November. During the streak, gas prices fell 14 cents. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.278 which nearly one cent cheaper than one week ago. More from Space Coast Daily.

Small Business Advice
Information overload can negatively impact sales efforts, customer service

Most businesses have to communicate with customers in at least two critical moments. First, they have to make the sale. Then they have to deal with any issues their customers have. More from Jerry Osteryoung.