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Entrepreneurs

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 31, 2014
Loans with a click

Online lender OnDeck is touring the country to pitch to small businesses that can't get loans from a bank. As the company approaches servicing $1 billion in loans, CEO Noah Breslow says building trust remains a challenge.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 17, 2014
Bet the farm

A group of entrepreneurs are creating an urban farm with the idea of feeding the world's hungry. First, they have to turn a profit.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 17, 2014
Caffeinated collaboration

A grassroots community organization in St. Pete spurs business ideas over cups of coffee. The growing meetup is gaining energy with the help of local entrepreneurs.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 17, 2014
Island roast

Bennett's Fresh Roast spent $3 million to open a coffee and doughnut shop on Sanibel Island. That's a lot of beans.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 20, 2013
Staff up

The temporary staffing industry is on the rise. A savvy Gulf Coast entrepreneur capitalized on the rebound.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 13, 2013
Startup Power

Women rank woefully behind men in receiving startup capital to fund a new company or idea. A Gulf Coast entrepreneur seeks to sack that dynamic.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 2, 2013
Entrepreneurial booster

Fusion Pointe plans to help young startups through the valley of death.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 22, 2013
Charged up girls

Three harried teenagers tackled an entrepreneurial project with startup zeal. They also deliver a message of young women empowerment.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 25, 2013
Laundry 2.0

An entrepreneurial couple has a dream-big plan to spin the laundry industry in Florida. Their vision will take at least $3 million.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 4, 2013
A Young Assist

A young couple, newly married, is in the business of helping the elderly. It's a perfect fit.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 4, 2013
Treat masters

Two sisters on divergent career paths came together in pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams. It's been a tasty ride.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • October 4, 2013
Bold and bright

Tracy Negoshian, 31, dreamed of affording the beautiful clothing created by Lilly Pulitzer, Trina Turk and Tory Burch. So she decided to make her own.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 4, 2013
A Young ASsist

A young couple, newly married, is in the business of helping the elderly. It's a perfect fit.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 27, 2013
Act Now!

Pioneering pitchman Kevin Harrington oozes success in selling stuff through infomercials. One key: Promote yourself and your product early and often.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 20, 2013
Positive Changes

Don Abbott builds and sells businesses. He's had plenty of successes and learned from failures along the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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