Clearwater-based FKQ Advertising and Marketing was honored with the Award of Excellence at the Ronald McDonald’s 20th Storybook Ball. FKQ has been a longtime advocate and supporter of the charity for more than 20 years, providing millions of dollars of exposure for the charity during that time. The ball was held at the Tampa Marriott … Read more
The summer months can be a difficult time for your salespeople, as it may be more challenging for them to reach decision-makers. LinkedIn is a smart way to encourage them to be more productive during these months. Of course, every great business deal requires a conversation with a decision-maker. Using LinkedIn, they can make sure … Read more
TBBW visited the PGA TOUR’s THE PLAYERS Championship this year to check out the exclusive THE PLAYERS Club, located at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. If you’re going to make the trip to Ponte Vedra Beach for this popular golf experience, the way to go is THE PLAYERS Club. Sip champagne, feast on lobster and watch … Read more
Monica Eaton-Cardone is an international entrepreneur, speaker, author and industry thought leader. With a career spanning multiple industries and many companies, most of her own making, she ended up making a name for herself in Agile (project management) technologies with a dispute mitigation and loss prevention firm. Specifically, she targets chargebacks and chargeback fraud—the $300 … Read more
Larry Richey is the managing principal and market leader for Cushman & Wakefield’s Florida offices. Since taking on the statewide leadership responsibility four years ago, he has grown the firm’s Florida operation to No. 1 in the state, in terms of market share, for the commercial real estate services industry. Richey is the past chairman … Read more
Asking: $12.9 million | Address: Unlisted | Specs: 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms Details: Welcome to the Malibu retreat of one of Hollywood’s best-known couples, Barbara and Frank Sinatra. In collaboration with designer Edward “Ted” Grenzbach, they created their dream beach home. With ample space for entertaining, the elevator-equipped residence boasts a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, multiple … Read more
Ask any business leader why they live in the Tampa Bay area, one of the first answers might be “it’s beautiful” or “the weather” or maybe “the cost of living.” But one answer keeps coming up: “We have the best airport.” Tampa International Airport has undergone a facelift during the past nine years. Under CEO … Read more
Nick Vojnovic is ebullient and engaging. The 59-year-old owner of the quick-serve Little Greek Fresh Grill chain has a vivacious personality that sweeps you up. Before you know it, you have a new friend. In the restaurant business, where success can hinge on a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional staff as much as a stellar menu, … Read more
The two most interesting times in an entrepreneur’s life is when she starts—and then when she sells—her business. That final transaction can be complicated, stressful but rewarding. For the purposes of this column, we’ll assume that you’ll no longer have day-to-day responsibilities in the company and your primary function is to manage your new-found wealth. One of the more common considerations after … Read more
Companies today have a variety of digital marketing trends to keep up with each year. Whether it’s generating leads, improving social media efforts or implementing a new feature on your website, 2019 brings even more tools and tactics to dive into. While we have come to expect change in the digital landscape to mold how … Read more