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Entrepreneurs

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  • April 21, 2017
Sauce Bosses

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

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  • 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.

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Buttoned Up

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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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  • March 17, 2017
Brave cravings

Ruth Wardein has gone nearly six years without a paycheck — a time when she learned some valuable business lessons.

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  • March 3, 2017
Like a bull

University of South Florida's entrepreneurship program has grown into a nationally known business launching pad.

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Twin tank

Brothers with a knack for product development hope to score big with their latest invention — an affordable desktop jellyfish tank.

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Entrepreneur Stephen Schrutt has opened four restaurant concepts in St. Petersburg in the last five years. It's part of a plan to create a destination block.

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Chef's choice

A chef looks to grow his culinary empire through a new brand of products. He's not afraid to tinker with past successes.

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Treats of the trade

A specialty pet food business credits a product packaging makeover for a major uptick in sales.

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  • February 17, 2017
'Push through'

There's little that could slow down Nick Vojnovic once he set out to grow a restaurant chain. Then he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

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  • February 10, 2017
How to ... Plan the perfect company party

Jessica Wells, vice president of corporate communications and public relations for Fort Myers-based retailer Chico's FAS Inc., says company parties are embedded in the company's culture and “provide camaraderie and a greater sense of community within the workplace.”

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  • February 3, 2017
Foster love

Construction executive Brian Leaver has found a novel way to reduce stress: Bring more kids into his life.

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  • February 3, 2017
Throw the towel

Spending time to solicit and receive good advice for a business is great. Even better: listening to it.

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  • February 3, 2017
Center stage

New businesses play a big role in a thriving economy. How will two startups handle the inevitable obstacles?

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