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Entrepreneurs

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  • Mark Gordon
  • December 30, 2016
Promise keeper

Going small in an industry that thinks big has been a good move for Patrick Bismuth. Managing the growth in 2017 is a top priority.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Alicia Ceccarelli
  • December 30, 2016
Keep going

When it comes to getting a product launched, don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Two entrepreneurs learn to keep pushing to make progress.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • December 30, 2016
Nice brats

Sales of Shelly Stayer's new sausage grill were hotter than expected.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 30, 2016
Charged up

Sales momentum continued to build at Go Puck in 2016. Next year holds some major promise.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2016
Got skills

Ross Edlund has taken the slow and steady approach to growth with his comfort food restaurant chain. That strategy is about to change.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 16, 2016
Cut up

Terraform Design turns ordinary plywood into functional works of art. The young entrepreneur behind the business has big plans.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 9, 2016
Head Entrepreneur TV

Brian Benson has recorded video interviews with some of the most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs nationwide. Now he aims to turn the treasure trove into a viable business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 2, 2016
Twist and shout

The 'just do it' phase trips up many would-be business owners. An aspiring restaurateur got over her fears, and is now onto the next course: Make it last.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 2, 2016
Mr. Sandman

A sand and sun-kissed hobby can really be a thriving business. Mark Mason has done it for nearly 25 years.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 2, 2016
Slow burn

Lolablue looks to grow its soy candle and natural beauty product business. But with past mistakes at the forefront, expansion will be cautious.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • November 25, 2016
On the hunt

A foursome of startups hopes to overcome the odds and find sustainable success.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • November 25, 2016
Electric energy

A fitness entrepreneur hopes to reap the benefits of being ahead of a fitness technology trend. But being the first to market isn't always an advantage.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • November 25, 2016
Blue chip Billy

Billy Kirkland's perseverance in the face of bureaucratic adversity earned him the annual Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Alicia Ceccarelli
  • November 11, 2016
Secret sauce

Burrito partners, close as brothers, believe their franchising plan will attract savvy investors and contend with cutthroat competitors. Up next: going national.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • November 4, 2016
Stand up

Bringing a product to market has a steep learning curve. A St. Petersburg tech entrepreneur has firsthand experience.

  • Entrepreneurs
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