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Entrepreneurs

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2017
Act Two

Two forward-thinking manufacturing partners weren't content with guiding one business to nearly $500 million in annual sales. Now they are at it again.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • May 19, 2017
Fresh look

In going from Finland to Florida, an entrepreneur found more than sunshine. He also found big opportunities.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • May 19, 2017
Family affair

The need to stay one step ahead of competitors in hospitality is urgent. One family does it by constantly shaking things up.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2017
How to run a business in constant transformation

The 'change is hard' mantra no longer cuts it for a successful entrepreneur. It's hard. It's also essential — and attainable.

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  • May 19, 2017
Jump for Joy

Sharing victories is nice. But in Joy Randels' world, it's just as crucial to talk about, and learn from, defeats.

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  • May 19, 2017
Sun Shines

Steve Herrig, with multiple businesses during his career, emphasizes a key business axiom: Stick to what you know.

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How to leave work at work

The problem of not having a work-life balance is vast. Here's how to turn things around.

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Jump right in

When Rosanne Clementi couldn't find the niche product she wanted, she built it on her own. Translating that to a successful business is the hard part.

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  • May 5, 2017
Birth of a salesman

Is there anything Anthony Sullivan can't sell? Probably not.

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Grow with Care

Technological innovation is the new plow for farming. A family-run operation leads the way.

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  • April 21, 2017
Kleen Break

A former millionaire lost it all. But his successful do-over is filled with lessons learned.

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  • April 21, 2017
Sauce Bosses

A business run by teens pursues some unusual think-big goals.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 31, 2017
Jump Right In

An opportunistic and entrepreneurial company survived some early rough spots. It helps to have grit and an all-out customer-first focus.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • March 31, 2017
Buttoned Up

A pair of new business owners has ambitious plans to bust into the men's fashion business. It's an extra-large undertaking.

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  • March 17, 2017
Gone fishing

Entrepreneur Austin Abney did the next best thing when he couldn't find an on-demand smartphone app for a niche industry. He invented one.

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