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Economic forecast 2020: Residential real estate

Phil Wood, John R. Wood Properties, Naples

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One constant for young restaurateur: outwork competitors.

Entrepreneur learns on the job while overcoming a slew of startup obstacles.

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With alternative to hotel gift basket, entrepreneur grows business

Shuchi Vyas has created a package of useful items for guests at hotels and other rental properties.

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Entrepreneurial family has invested $500M and is just getting started

The Hoffmanns have made big business waves in Southwest Florida by buying up a bit of everything, centered on hospitality. What drives their success?

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Luxury automobile business builds customer base, plans for expansion

Offering a high-end service in a market already known for luxury requires adhering to a key business principle: details matter, from first to last impressions.

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Entrepreneur leads team of over 70 women to sales success

One of Pat Burki's keys to coaching is to make motivation personal.

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  • August 9, 2019
Entrepreneur books success through constant improvement philosophy

Expedia CruiseShipCenters announced it’s bringing more locations to Florida.

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  • August 9, 2019
Improbable global business lands new opportunities

Lakeland entrepreneur took Bob Knight has come a long way since 1984.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 2, 2019
Following career in political fundraising, entrepreneur enters bright world of lampshades

Linda Daniel has built up a clientele of homeowners, interior designers, home stagers and real estate agents for her custom lampshades.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • July 26, 2019
Entrepreneurial couple learns valuable lesson during unexpected break from business

Adam and Kim Peacock of StrataPT know a strong team of well-trained employees is priceless.

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  • July 19, 2019
Pro-business group seeks to grow profile behind membership surge

Former middle school teacher now helps entrepreneurs grow companies.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 12, 2019
Area company takes big bite out of the snack stick market

Chomps makes some 4 million snack sticks per month, each one retailing for $1.99. Sticks are individually inspected by an outsourced provider with a dedicated team at a location outside Chicago

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  • July 5, 2019
Entrepreneurs with big ambitions to rock frozen dessert world grow sorbet business

SorBabes began with sales at a single farmers market. Now it's sold in more than 6,000 stores.

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  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: A life's passion doesn't come without sacrifices

Being an entrepreneur, to these rockstars, is a calling like no other.

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Top Entrepreneurs: Founder, CEO of real estate empire built company with focus on values, customer service

Michael Saunders overcame a mountain of obstacles — including obtaining a $5,000 loan — to grow her real estate firm. Her laser focus on the company’s core values is paramount.

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