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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 4, 2013
Chin Up

It really is all fun and games for toy entrepreneur Tim Walsh. But — no joke — he thinks he might have a big hit ready for market.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 4, 2013
Pet Protection

Dogs will no longer be second-class citizens in the backseats of cars with Joe Volpe's patented invention. Mass market vindication, and sales, are his next challenges.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Kalette
  • January 4, 2013
Tee for Two

Entrepreneurs Jeff and Brenda Sproat have come up with an indoor golf cafe where patrons can perfect their swing without getting a sunburn.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 4, 2013
China by Internet

Can you build a product in China without ever setting foot there? Just ask entrepreneur Simon Morris.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 4, 2013
Save Up

An ultra-crowded industry didn't scare off Gerrid Smith. He aims to translate bravery — and a charity-focused business model — into success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 4, 2013
New Structures

Neil Simon and Stephen McKenna Jr. launched their commercial construction firm in late 2011. Good timing.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • January 4, 2013
The art of time management

How to choose and balance your priorities to achieve your 2013 goals.

  • Strategies
  • By Denise Kalette
  • December 28, 2012
Something to Celebrate

Kevin Baker's business strategy helped his own financial stability.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 28, 2012
Follow the Plan

An insurance company launched with a risk, but it's since grown steadily. More growth is projected in 2013.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Kalette
  • December 28, 2012
The E-doctor

Software innovator Vitera is changing the game for the medical office and the patient.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 28, 2012
Rebuilding a Brand

Steve Lush is rehabilitating the brand of upscale furniture retailer Robb & Stucky after it was liquidated in bankruptcy in 2011.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 28, 2012
Growth Market

A weapon parts business, new to the Gulf Coast, sees good days ahead. 'The market has really embraced our product,' says the CEO.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 28, 2012
Closer to School

A group of young technology executives from Cuba are growing their software company by helping schools communicate with parents and businesses.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 28, 2012
Tumble Up

The juggernaut ways continued at Tervis Tumbler in 2012. The company hopes to keep the growth flowing in 2013.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Kalette
  • December 28, 2012
Seize the Day

Liberty Group's Punit Shah has grown his company's portfolio by 40% this year.

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