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Entrepreneurs

    By
  • Ted Carter
  • March 23, 2018
British entrepreneur seeks to win over America with translation software

From a launch in Britain to now Southwest Florida, a tech entrepreneur has high hopes for his unique software firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • March 16, 2018
St. Pete's TEC Garage incubates expansion

St. Petersburg's TEC Garage has helped many companies sprout from seed to success. Now it seeks success in the business incubator space.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • John Haughey
  • March 9, 2018
Prep Time

A panel of business experts divulges business success secrets to budding entrepreneurs: Don't pitch a product. Pitch you.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2018
Wed Ahead

Forget Northern California. A web-based business that connects newlyweds with honeymoons relocated to the Tampa region — with an eye on rapid growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • February 23, 2018
Statement Earrings

Broken earrings led Linda Keefe on a years-long journey. That led to a business, and lots of lessons learned.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 16, 2018
Snack Attack

Two entrepreneurs see a tasty opportunity at the margins between meals.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • February 16, 2018
Young Gun

After recovering from early stumbles, Jonathan Bucci has grown his business so well, at such a young age, that even Gov. Rick Scot has noticed.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • February 9, 2018
Make a Run

Entrepreneur Peter Kilcullen likes to run. And run. And run. What fuels his enthusiasm?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • February 2, 2018
Tree Hugger

Finding a mentor can be a nice boost for a burgeoning business owner. Johnny Georges found his on a TV show, and the relationship sprouted growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • February 2, 2018
Risk Factor

Terror attacks worldwide are the impetus behind an area security technology startup. Will it get its products to market?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 26, 2018
Branch Out

A pair of 30-something entrepreneurs with big dreams acquired a multimillion-dollar tree nursery and commercial landscaping business. Will a bank's faith in them be rewarded?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 19, 2018
Take a Shot

Tampa Bay area entrepreneurs have zeroed in on vodka — including revitalizing neglected brands — as the next big thing in spirits.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
Play the Tune

Noel Rosa dreamed of being a rock star — not making the instruments behind the songs. But the shift led him to a lucrative business opportunity.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 19, 2018
Shirt Tales

A pair of experienced entrepreneurs tackle a common problem in the shirt industry — small orders that squeeze margins.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
Bed rest

Airbnb hosts catering to tourist reap mega millions in earnings.

  • Entrepreneurs
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