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Surviving in Ground Zero's Shadow

Five years after September 11 shook their lives and livelihoods, small-business owners in lower Manhattan are adapting to the area's growth and hardships.

Jeffrey Gangemi- September 11, 2006 Similar items

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Grounds for Hope in New Orleans

Amid the post-Katrina confusion, business at the Big Easy's famous PJ's coffeehouses is perking up. Two of the outfit's top execs explain how they've coped with the chaos.

Stacy Perman- September 29, 2005 Similar items

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Building Success, From the Ground Up

As a teenager, Bill Pulte did carpentry work to earn gas money. Now his publicly traded company builds homes across the U.S. and abroad.

August 18, 2005 Similar items

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Furby's Father Is Back

Having left his big hit with Hasbro, Roger Shiffman is channeling his childlike enthusiasm for toys into a new venture, Zizzle.

May 26, 2005 Similar items

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How Girl on the Go! Got Moving

The wig-service for chemo patients proved so popular, expansion offers started rolling in. Founder Sheril Cohen talks about her strategy.

May 12, 2005 Similar items

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Talking with One Tough Mother

Gert Boyle says she knew nothing when she took over at Columbia Sportswear. But she learned fast, turning it into a billion-dollar concern

April 07, 2005 Similar items

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A Temp Strategy for Permanent Growth

As rivals focused on exec searches, Express Personnel's Robert Funk concentrated on placing fill-in workers. Here's how his gamble paid off

By Stacy Perman- April 04, 2005 Similar items

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Self-Made Funny Man

Jamie Masada's Laugh Factory changed the industry and gave rise to the likes of Chris Rock. Can his two new clubs replicate success?

By Stacy Perman- March 04, 2005 Similar items

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From Silicon to Steers

Former tech CEO Roger Lang and his wife aim to make their Montana ranch a thriving business -- without hurting the environment

By Sarah Lacy- January 18, 2005 Similar items

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Bungie's Jump into the Big Leagues

The video-game developer has managed to retain some of its rebel spirit -- even after being acquired by Microsoft

By Burt Helm- December 23, 2004 Similar items

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