Entrepreneurs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ted Carter
November 25, 2016

On the hunt

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

Entrepreneurs

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

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

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.