Succeeding in a walk
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Bob and Cindy Maynard founded Country Walkers in Waterbury, VT, in 1990 to market walking tours in the US and abroad. The firm has grown to annual sales of $2.8 million and has seven full-time office employees. The Maynards plan to stabilize their business at 2,400-2,500 customers per year.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
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The shape of things to come
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Successful family business in the year 2000 will have to be adaptable, professionally managed and international in outlook. Richards and Conover Steel Co, a steel distribution company, is profiled as one example of a thriving family enterprise.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1995
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A basket maker with vision
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Dave Longaberger runs a successful basket-making company, Longaberger Co, in Dresden, OH, which has grown to 4,000 employees and has yearly sales of $200 million. Much of Longaberger's market comes from home party sales.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1993
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