Insurance with backbone
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Patricia Leistrum founded US Chiropractic Systems, now called Managed Healthcare options, in 1989 to sell chiropractic services to health-maintenance organizations and preferred-provider organizations. In 1996, Leistrum launched Direct Healthcare Options to market chiropractic services directly to the public.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1996
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Bird-watcher boutique
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Bird Watcher Supply Co was founded in 1988 in Kennesaw, GA, by a couple who wanted to sell items to the bird watching market. They make their own birdseed that is much more nutritious for birds, and sell such equipment as bird houses, feeders, books and binoculars. The company is growing.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1995
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Putting it all together
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Brothers James and Peter Kolovsky started their company after they both lost their sales jobs, and within ten months of starting they made $10,000 in sales. Some of their clients include Home Depot, Service Merchandise, and Toys 'R' Us.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1995
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