Road Warriors
Business travelers are the lifeblood of most airlines. "Business travel was never fun," says the operator of a business travel Web site. But after Sept. 11, "it's onerous at the airport as well. . . . It's craziness."
A box to screen your calls
From the telemarketing capital of the world comes a new product to block those very calls.
Waters rough but not dangerous for victory ship
Bad luck and an ill-timed fundraising pitch has fueled rumors that the American Victory museum ship is taking on water.
Monkey see, monkey go, monkey returns
Want to get to know your customers better? You could travel with them. Or just send your mascot along for the ride.
Handing off delivery of a weekly paper
St. Pete Weekly publisher Dean Capone says the alternative newspaper he launched in November is earning kudos from advertisers and readers.
Could Florida banking boom turn bust?
In the 1990s, the Tampa Bay area was among the hottest banking markets in the country with lenders scrambling over each other to dole out loans.
Business calendar
"Business Counseling" sessions, by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the St. Petersburg Business Development Center, 1045 16th St. S; and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. For an appointment or information, call the Business Development Center at (727) 893-9686; or the Tarpon Springs Public Library at (727) 943-4922.
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Profile: Ramon Bosquez
NEW POSITION: Vice president, business and finance, Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa.
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