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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Why is home building lagging job creation?
The National Association of Realtors calculates that home construction lagged behind job creation last year in nearly two-thirds of the 146 U.S. metro areas it studied. Realtors and builders are at odds on the fundamental question of whether it’s a supply problem or a demand problem. More from the Wall Street Journal and the Palm Beach Post.
Fruit firm will chew on new owner
A group of Illinois investors with holdings in the processed fruit industry acquired Florida Bulk Sales Inc., a Lakeland-based trader and distributor of industrial fruit ingredients. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. More at the Business Observer.
FAA warns safety systems may be ‘unreliable’ in Florida this month
A federal advisory warns anti-collision systems may be “unreliable” from Florida to Virginia this month because of military maneuvers, saying pilots should use “increased visual awareness.” More at the Palm Beach Post.
Make football season a touchdown for your small business
So you’re not a finalist for Intuit’s Super Bowl commercial spot contest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a memorable football season marketing campaign this year. More from Small Business Trends.
How would Uber, Lyft fare in big hurricane?
Florida's 10-years-and-counting gap between hurricanes has left regulation of companies such as Uber and Lyft unaddressed by emergency-management rules. That leaves an open question as to how emergency officials would respond to the cellphone-app companies offering rides to those looking to escape the path of a storm. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Around the State
Shrinking inventory
A well-established housing rebound is evident through Broward and the Treasure Coast. In St. Lucie, a tightening existing-home market has drawn the median price upward. In Martin County, inventory has fallen to an unprecedented 5.8 months.
Small Business Advice
Telltale signs that you might need to move on
Everyone will reach a point when they are no longer effective in their jobs. Whether because of age, health, knowledge, temperament or some other factor, your ineffectiveness is going to cost your company or team a lot. It may be time to fold up your hand and move on.
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