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Entrepreneurs

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  • November 27, 2015
So (not) obsolete

A bold business owner hopes she's about to 'kick it in the teeth' on growth. Understanding what customers want is key.

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  • November 27, 2015
Built the dream

An admitted 'hotshot from New York' came to Florida in the 1970s to escape snow. He discovered more than sun.

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  • November 13, 2015
Jackets required

Celebrities and executives seek out Dominic Lacquaniti's suits, preserving a craft that's disappearing.

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  • November 6, 2015
Better spread

Betsy's Best nut and seed butters are sold in all Whole Foods supermarkets in Florida. But the company's founders have bigger plans.

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  • November 6, 2015
Mobile men

Anthony Fernandez turned his knack for fixing things into an entrepreneurial venture. Major expansion plans are on the horizon.

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Senior housing

Robert Gillette, 75, was one of the first developers of the modern senior housing concepts. He traces his success to staying in the trenches.

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  • October 23, 2015
Growth by giving

Susie Bowie has gained notoriety for leading a 24-hour giving day.

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  • October 23, 2015
Point of prevail

Mistakes, even big ones, are common business occurrences. But how does someone 'unscrew up?'

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  • October 23, 2015
'Appetite for change'

Sure, change is hard. But a corporate exec-turned-franchise-entrepreneur has a message for leaders: Don't let fear get in the way.

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  • October 23, 2015
Stores of love

It takes discipline to manage growth. Chef Norman Love won't add stores until he's sure the quality remains superior.

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  • October 9, 2015
Rental revenues

Hotels up and down the Gulf Coast are fighting new competition — individual property owners with access to the masses.

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  • October 2, 2015
Break it up

Knowing when to punt a model or strategy can be an excruciating entrepreneurial decision. Here's how a newbie did it.

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  • September 25, 2015
Forever young

Entrepreneur Dan Sinclair is a candidate for the Lee County Supervisor of Elections. He plans to leverage his extensive network of young professionals in next year's election.

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  • September 25, 2015
New lingo

Dino Lingo aims to help parents teach another language to children. It starts with fun and games.

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  • September 25, 2015
Luxury living

Stock Development found a luxury niche by building hundreds of speculative furnished homes. Now the firm is ready for more.

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