Saturday November 21, 2009

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In Focus: When the Law Is In Flux

A key disabilities act is under review. How the changes are impacting a technology-accessibility firm.

In Focus: Financial Jobs Site Makes Resumes Optional

Skiddy von Stade, founder of finance job site OneWire.com, answers our questions.

In Focus: This Firm Is Teaching Businesses to Share

Aaron Levie, co-founder of online collaboration service Box.net, answers our questions.

In Focus: At This Contractor, Everyone Profits

David Hayes, CEO of general contractor Skyline Construction, answers our questions.

In Focus: Making Comfort Food Convenient

Jim Farrell, founder and CEO of readymade milkshake maker f'REAL Foods, answers our questions.

In Focus: This Cleaner Is Greening the Big Apple

David Kistner, founder and president of non-toxic dry cleaner Green Apple Cleaners, answers our questions.

In Focus: Helping Others Go Mobile Is This Firm’s Goldmine

Ryan Wuerch, founder and CEO of mobile Internet service provider Motricity, answers our questions.

In Focus: This Biz Is Changing the Flavor of International Fare

The founders of specialty food maker Transatlantic Foods answer our questions.

In Focus: This Biz Makes Money By Packaging Scrap

Nathan D. Frankel, founder of scrap-metal-recovery service Advanced Steel Recovery, answers our questions.

In Focus: Biz Peddles Flip-Flops to Help Needy Workers

Dave Mesicek, co-founder of socially responsible footwear maker Common Soles, answers our questions.

In Focus: PR Firm Turns Brands Into Social Movements

Fred Haberman, co-founder of cause-related public relations firm Haberman, answers our questions.

In Focus: Cutting Out the Middleman Helps Reel in Profits

Sean Dimin, co-founder of sustainable seafood supplier Sea2Table, answers our questions.

In Focus: Scoring By Giving Gamers What They Want

Aaron Schurman, CEO of videogame maker Phantom EFX, answers our questions.

In Focus: This Biz Gives Clients a Better View

Josh Knauer, CEO of software development firm, Rhiza Labs, answers our questions.

In Focus: Fixing Façades Is This Owner’s Forte

John J. Hoffmann, founder of building rehabilitation firm Hoffmann Architects, answers our questions.

In Focus: Unorthodox Brews Boost This Beer Maker’s Bottom Line

Jeremy Cowan, founder of niche craft brewery Shmaltz Brewing Company, answers our questions.

In Focus: Unusual Marketing Resonates With Top-Tier Clients

Cassie Hughes and Gabrey Means, co-founders of marketing and publicity firm Grow Marketing, answer our questions.

In Focus: Innovating Coffee Sales Gives Roaster a Kick

Jerome Eberharter, founder of gourmet coffee maker White Cloud Coffee, answers our questions.

In Focus: 3D Technology Developer Hires With Care

Chris Clover, president and CEO of immersive 3D technology developer, Mechdyne, answers our questions.

In Focus: Responding to Social Causes Boosts Sails

Anthony Sandberg, founder of sailing school OCSC Sailing, answers our questions.

In Focus: From Old Light Bulbs, a New Idea

Dan Button, CEO of nanotechnology lighting-fixtures maker QD Vision, answers our questions.

In Focus: Computer Maker Hammers Home Its Message Online

Matt Miller, founder of rugged tablet PC maker MobileDemand, answers our questions.

In Focus: Wireless-Store Owner Negotiates Savings

Wireless Zone franchisee, Jonah Engler, answers our questions.

In Focus: Alternative Energy Sparks Sales at This Contractor

Richard Granahan, co-owner of electrical contractor, Granahan Electrical Contractors, answers our questions.

In Focus: Belgian Brooklynite Wins Customers With Authenticity

Thomas DeGeest, the owner of mobile Belgian waffle shop Wafels & Dinges, answers our questions.

In Focus: Designer Uses Personal Touch to Get Handbags in Stores

Mollie Culligan, the owner of fashion label the Jack Rabbit Collection, answers our questions.

In Focus: Branding Studio Specializes in Makeovers

Aaron Belyea, owner of logo and branding design studio, Alphabet Arm Design, answers our questions.

In Focus: Getting a Green Airline Off the Ground

Alexi Huntley Khajavi, co-owner of carbon neutral airline, NatureAir, answers our questions.

In Focus: Test-Prep Company Puts a Hefty Price on Talent

Andrew Yang, CEO of business school test-prep company, Manhattan GMAT, answers our questions.

In Focus: Getting Customers to Believe You Can Deliver

Zeke Adkins, co-founder of luggage forwarding service, Luggage Forward, answers our questions.

In Focus: Liquor Maker Strives to Keep Business Eco-Friendly

The founders of eco-friendly vodka and gin maker Modern Spirits answer our questions.

In Focus: Marketing the Merits of Mobile Ads

Andrew Miller, co-founder of mobile advertising firm, Quattro Wireless, answers our questions.

In Focus: Redesigning the Web for Today's Consumer

Sumin Chou and Glen LaFortune, co-founders of interactive web design firm, Concentric Studio, answer our questions.

In Focus: Getting Customers From Here to There the Green Way

Gary Bauer, founder of eco-friendly transportation service, Bauer’s IT, answers our questions.

In Focus: Biz Juices Sales With Government Contracts

John Bosma, co-founder of electrical contractor, Boz Electrical Contractors, answers our questions.

In Focus: Rewarding Customers Who Conserve

Mike Gordon, founder of energy management firm, CPower, answers our questions.

In Focus: Having a Business Blueprint Helps This Designer

Mina Fies, co-founder of residential remodeling design and construction firm, Synergy D&C, answers our questions.

In Focus: Hosting Meetings Helps Make Ends Meet

Bill Decker, co-founder of corporate meetings host, the Hub, answers our questions.

In Focus: Size Matters at this Design Shop

The founders of web design firm, Sisu, answer our questions.

In Focus: Site Serves Niche by Helping People Relocate

Ron Asher, founder of online moving marketplace Relocation.com, answers our questions.

In Focus: He Helps Companies Capture Customers Online

Chris Golec, founder of Demandbase, answers our questions.

In Focus: Tea Co. Owner Says Patience Is Key Ingredient

Jesse Jacobs, founder of Samovar Tea Lounge, answers our questions.

In Focus: Online Marketer Rewards Consumers

Daren Cotter, founder of CotterWeb Enterprises, answers our questions:

In Focus: This Firm Will Help You Cross Borders

Larry Harding, founder of international business advisory firm High Street Partners, answers our questions.

In Focus: A Simple Text Message Can Lead to Big Profits

Shane Neman, founder of mobile marketing service Ez Texting, answers our questions:

In Focus: This Biz Simplifies Bringing in a Project on Time

Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky, co-founders of graphic design marketplace crowdSPRING, answer our questions:

In Focus: Company Finds Niche in New Media

Clay McDaniel, co-founder of interactive marketing firm Spring Creek Group, answers our questions.

In Focus: Counsel From Customers Helps Software Maker Grow

Steve Sarowitz, founder of payroll software provider Paylocity, answers our questions.

In Focus: Power of Reinvention Keeps This Biz Owner Afloat

Mitch Goldstone, co-founder of ScanMyPhotos.com, answers our questions.

In Focus: Running Store Stays on Track by Hosting Races

Jon and Betsy Hughes, co-owners of sporting goods retailer Track Shack, answers our questions.

In Focus: Preventing Energy Leaks Allows Sales to Flow

Robert E. Mechem, co-founder of American Efficiency Services answers our questions

In Focus: Building an Online Rolodex the Wiki Way

Jim Fowler, co-founder of business information site Jigsaw, answers our questions.

In Focus: Costumes, Cosmetics A Winning Combo for this Owner

Todd Kenig, co-founder of beauty supply store Ricky's NYC, answers our questions.

In Focus: Online Billing CEO Says Hiring Right Is Key to Success

Mike McDerment, CEO of online billing company FreshBooks, answers our questions.

In Focus: This Niche Chocolatier Makes Sweet Profits

Michael Szyliowicz, founder of Mont Blanc Gourmet, answers our question: What make you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: GotVMail, A Phone System for Entrepreneurs

The co-founders of GotVMail, a phone system targeted at entrepreneurs, tell us what makes them stand out.

In Focus: Architect Turned Entrepreneur

Jennifer Coleman, founder of CityProwl, answers our question: What makes you stand out?

In Focus: Spa Owner Pampers Underserved Male Clients

Bob Patrizi, owner of Halo [For Men], answers our question: What makes you stand out?

In Focus: This Owner Offers a One-Stop Shop for Real Estate Law

Lisa Breier Urban, the co-founder of a law firm, answers: What makes you stand out?

In Focus: Celeb Wrangler Seeks More Than Just Talent

Lori Levine, Flying Television's founder, answers: What makes you stand out?

In Focus: This Owner Puts Shoes On Celebs

Gracienne Myers, founder of Gracienne Inc, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: This Owner Runs a '24/7/365' Biz

Scott R. Gingold, owner of Powerfeedback, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: This Owner Runs a 'Young and Hungry' Biz

Anthony Mongeluzo, owner of Pro Computer Service, tells us what makes him stand out from the crowd.

In Focus: An Owner Who 'Lives And Breathes' The Biz

Nancy A. Williams, co-founder of ASAP Staffing, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: This Biz Owner Plays It Safe -- Literally

Julie Copeland, owner of Arbill, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: This Biz Owner Thinks Outside the Package

Tara Abraham, co-owner of Accel, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: A Rare Woman in Global Tech World

Ranjini Poddar, owner of Artech Information Systems, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: This Biz Owner 'Makes the Ask'

Rebecca Boenigk, owner of Neutral Posture, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

In Focus: This Biz Owner Camps With Gators

Lynn Griffith, founder of Welcome Florida, answers our question: What makes you stand out from the crowd?

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