From baseball to business

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Some former major leaguers have been able to parlay the assets that made them good players into becoming successful businessmen. Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich believes that baseball taught him how to deal with people, which has helped his restaurant, Lolich's Donut Shop.

Author: Rush, Stephen
Management, Baseball players, Lolich, Mickey, Blyleven, Bert, Warwick, Carl

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Dressings for success

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The 3-year old, $500,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, company was started by entrepreneurs David Zilko and Peter Gikas with a $2,500 credit card loan. They suggest boldly seeking new marketing ideas, such as home shopping and on-line computer services.

Author: Farrar, Bev
FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing, Marinades, Food industry, Marketing, Company Profile, American Connoisseur Inc.

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Entrepreneurship
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