From baseball to business

Article Abstract:

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.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

Dressings for success

Article Abstract:

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.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

A spirit that never gives up

Article Abstract:

The owner of Chantal Cookware Corp believes that her steadfast belief in her product enabled her company to succeed. She describes challenges she faced to launch the business, which makes a profit on about $10 million in sales a year.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: