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How Fashion Maven Shara McHayle Found Her Entrepreneurial Spirit
As an entrepreneur, Hoop88Dream's Shara McHayle managed to be successful and is still knocking doors down as an entrepreneur
In the Fast Lane
Despite the rocky economy, quick-service restaurants are holding their own. In the U.S., sales for the top 500 quick-service chains rose to $230.2 billion last year, up $7.6 billion from 2007 according to Technomic Inc., a research and consulting firm that tracks the food service industry. Though sales growth actually slipped to 3.4% from 5.0% the previous year, it’s clear that people enjoy eating at places like Burger King. Among those riding the trend is Valerie Daniels-Carter, founder, president, and CEO of Milwaukee-based V and J Holding Cos. (No. 52 on the be industrial/service companies list with $90 million in revenues). The “V†stands for Valerie and the “J†stands for John, her brother and financial partner in the company.
A tradition of success
Lurita Doan’s drive to succeed is in her blood. Inspired by three generations of entrepreneurs before her, the 45-year-old president and CEO of Reston, Virginia-based New Technology Management Inc., has...
Mom and Daughter Make Hair-Story in NYC
Enter Doris Hair Care New York, a small but steadily growing mom-and-pop-style business