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Entrepreneurs

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • February 26, 2016
Social studies

The Tampa Bay Rays, even with well-documented attendance issues, have more than 1 million social media participants. How other businesses can score that kind of success.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 26, 2016
Steel curtain

A banker-turned-entrepreneur used her business acumen to create a charitable concept that's surpassed $30 million in donations. She learned a few things along the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 19, 2016
Beware of the dog

Auto dealer Dennis Hampton created a device that monitors the cars on his lot. Now he's started selling it to other dealers and their lenders.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 19, 2016
Off the floor

When Travis Carlson joined his father, Al Carlson, in the flooring business in 2003 after graduating from college, the construction boom was in full swing.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 19, 2016
That loving feeling

A startup music business discovered glory days in a unique business model. It hopes to keep hitting the right notes.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • February 12, 2016
A long shot

Jobs at FairWarning are in high demand. But the selection process is rigorous.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 12, 2016
Gig economy

Victory Marketing Agency maintains a roster of 23,000 people to staff thousands of corporate events a year.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2016
Go Greek

A restaurant franchise pro senses a great opportunity in an untapped market segment. He comes to the venture with many lessons learned.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 29, 2016
Wine whisperer

Jerry Greenfield, founder of Greenfield Advertising Group, Fort Myers

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 29, 2016
With purpose

Bonnie Silvestri found her passion tying community service to education.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 29, 2016
Think ahead

Sports executive Scott O'Neil attributes leadership success to developing a strong culture. That takes the right attitude, and a lot of patience.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 29, 2016
Making failure fun

Lessons from mistakes can be costly. But the long-term payoff has intangible value.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • January 27, 2016
A four-step process, honed by a Tampa entrepreneur, will help you overcome failure

Joy Randels has raised more than $300 million for startups and other companies in her career.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 22, 2016
Trade up

The hunt for top employees at a renowned resort is in full blast in January. Will $2.4 million in salary increases push it to the top?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 22, 2016
Neighborhood watch

A real estate data firm targets a unique segment: Pinpoint predictions into who will sell a home before it hits the market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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