Nothing sizzles in South Florida like retail - and nothing is sexier these days than the rise of the "mega-project." A billion-dollar project here, a $2 billion development there and another $800 million down the street. It's been steady parade of retail-anchored, condo-inspired, mixed-use developments...
The flood of technology at colleges and universities is starting to address the need to improve student engagement. This is vital because unfulfilled educational experiences hurt graduation rates. Administrators also need to better understand student retention because the issue has contributed to the trillion-dollar student...
Few people cite ethics as a major factor when it comes to selling and employing strategies and tactics to get the job done. However, using ethics in selling can help an organization build a good reputation and consolidate its position in the market. Ethics are...
I am so proud of the guests we get on the show each month, and this month is no exception. I admit that I made a mistake last year when I said that real estate crowdfunding was just a fad. Now, it looks like crowdfunding can...
As the saying goes: "The more you have, the more you can lose." The ultrahigh-net-worth population in the United States continues to grow at a 6 percent rate, with over 69,000 falling into the category, according to Wealth-X. The continued expansion of wealth enables more investment...
Many of us dream about the life-changing possibility of winning the lottery. But Coral Springs resident Miguel Pilgram found out what can happen when that dream comes true. In 2010, he won a one-time payout of $19 million in the Florida Lottery. While many imagine...
If you think innovation isn't an ongoing process that requires steady commitment, consider Whole Foods Market. Even now, with more than 420 stores, Whole Foods has an expectation of innovation at each new location.For every new location, team members try to identify key cultural and...
NORTH BEACH VILLAGE In 2008, in the midst of the recession, Swedish entrepreneur Par Sanda purchased over 30 run-down properties just a block off the beach in north Fort Lauderdale. Since that time, with a clear vision in mind, Sanda and his team have invested $100...
Want to linger in the lap of luxury at the 56th-annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show? The royal treatment can be yours thanks to the new VIP Boat Show Experiences program, which is offering boat show perks like never before. It's part of several new attractions...
Stupidity and the Stock MarketWealth strategist Mike Sorrentino has a simple explanation for the stock market's erratic nature: "It's been almost unprecedented, the sheer stupidity in the market." Fear, panic, greed and stupidity are driving the market, he says. However, investors should understand that volatility doesn't...
