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Each year the Small Business Administration hosts “National Small Business Week,†a three-day conference in Washington, DC, to honor the hard work and perseverance of small business owners from around the country, highlight lenders and large corporate sponsors, and toot its own horn.
For brothers Jamon and Taj Jones, entrepreneurship is in the blood. “Our grandfather started a construction business back in 1949,†says 33-year-old Jamon. Today, Jamon and his 35-year-old brother, Taj, have added a twist to the family’s construction legacy by focusing on servicing and selling an often overlooked component of properties: the humble garage door. Their efforts have resulted in The Garage Door Co. (www.thegaragedoorcompany.com; 770-774-1900), an Atlanta-based business with six employees that grossed nearly $250,000 in revenues last year and is currently projected to grow about 10%—to more than $275,000 for 2010.
Hands down, I was sold on the house when I stepped onto the deck and saw the beautiful meadow and creek,” recalls Alvin Adell. And there was one other huge...
In 1988, Marcia Elam-Moore responded to an offer by a marketing agency for a week’s vacation at Disney World and Vero Beach, Florida. After she investigated the offer and found...
A $105 million study session! Kyler Murray agrees to study film as part of a five-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
