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Rene Diaz rode the Hispanic immigration wave to a $200 million food-distribution business in Atlanta.
Maureen Farrell, Forbes StaffRene Diaz rode the Hispanic immigration wave to a $200 million food-distribution business in Atlanta.
Maureen Farrell, Forbes StaffRobert Novich has a better formula for struggling general practitioners: fewer patients, same money, more fun.
Maureen Farrell, Forbes StaffHow Gabriella Redding built a nearly two-million dollar hula business.
After last week’s blog, many of you asked me to expand upon the concept of “immigrant leader” and its roots. The immigrant leader is closely related to the entrepreneur – the entrepreneur with experience, the entrepreneur who can find opportunity when no one else can. read »
Less than two years ago, Mona DeFrawi sold her company InsideVenture to SecondMarket in an undisclosed stock transaction. Her company matched investors with fast-growing, albeit relatively obscure private companies, many without the star power of Facebook or GroupOn. SecondMarket touted the acquisition at the time, but even talk of a road show couldn't mask the fact it was a pure competitive play. read »
Leadership in today’s fiercely competitive global market requires a new fresh approach, attitude and mindset. The following represents the three (3) primary differences between traditional leaders and immigrant leaders. Immigrant leaders are the ones to emulate if you are to create and sustain positive momentum in your work. read »
President Barack Obama delivered a perfect speech last night. read »
Will your company soon be on this list? read »
This being baseball season, I just read a stat that Alex Rodriguez, the great Yankees third baseman, averages $169,000 per game under his contract. That's a lot, but then A-Rod looks well-worth it so far this season. Still, while athletes often seem to be at the pinnacle of wealth generation, the truth is they're not. On any night in The Bronx, at least a few of the folks in the box seats make more than the stars they watch, thanks in large part to the stock market. read »
Have a fast-growing small business? Know someone who does? Forbes needs your help. We are assembling a list of dynamic, privately held businesses with truly scintillating growth prospects---the kind of companies investors love to bet on, customers love to buy from, and talented employees love to work for. The best will earn a spot on Forbes' ranking of America's Most Promising Companies in 2011. Click here to enter you nomination. read »