Monthly Archives: July 2011

How a 50-Something Plastic Surgeon Became a Volunteer Firefighter

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Lynne Strang

When he retired from a 30-year career as a plastic surgeon, James Apesos felt the pull of a childhood dream to become a firefighter.  Given that he was in his late 50s, he was skeptical of his chances for fulfilling his dream — but that’s exactly … Continue reading →

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Vegas Entrepreneur to Open Unique Bar

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Lynne Strang

Chances are you’ve never been to a bar like the one about to be opened by Las Vegas entertainer and entrepreneur Anthony Cools.  Customers at the Swingers Club, to be located in downtown Las Vegas at the new Plaza Hotel and Casino, will be … Continue reading →

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Some Hot Industries for Entrepreneurs to Know About

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Lynne Strang

If you’re doing research to figure out what type of business to start, check out IBISWorld’s just-released picks for the five hottest startup industries for the next five years.  IBISWorld, which describes itself as “the world’s largest independent publisher of U.S. industry research,”  analyzed … Continue reading →

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