I’m Sleeping With The Boss!
and Other Issues in a Family-Owned Business One of the most famous lines from Francis Ford Coppola’s classic movie, “The Godfather,” was delivered by the raspy voice of actor Marlon Brando playing Don Corleone: “It isn’t personal, it’s business.” Well, when it comes to family business, it’s always personal, as the saga of the Corleone family clearly testified. Multi-generational and family-controlled businesses have long been part of the American dream, and many have proven highly successful; giants like Walmart, Anheuser-Busch, Johnson and Johnson and Smuckers are just a few that come to mind. It may surprise you that, according to the Small ...
Writing The Program For A Working Relationship
Husband/Wife Team Lead Software Solutions Company Working together for the first time has brought about a whole new dynamic in the lives of Burton and Jennifer Toole, owners of Amovius LLC, a software solutions company in Melbourne. “You really don’t ever take a break from it,” Jennifer said. “One minute, we’re talking about the kids, the next minute we’re talking about, ‘Did you sign that contract today?’ It’s kind of a constant thing.” It’s also become something great. Because as the business has grown over the nearly two years it has been in existence, so has the Tooles’ relationship … to the point ...
Fueling A Successful Business…
Starting with a Great Family When they opened their first gas station in Cocoa in 1980, there was one word Mike and Rashmi Shah refused to consider: “Failure.” So they worked … and worked … and worked. For 4½ years they went without a day off, and their business began to grow and grow. Today, the couple owns Southeast Petro Distributors. In addition to owning 130 stations they are the wholesale distributers to 250 stations, carrying all major brands throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Mike is the company president, while Rashmi serves as the comptroller. What Is the Secret? “When you enjoy the work, work ...
50 Years Serving Brevard’s Aquarium Enthusiasts
Nahacky’s Combines a Passion and a Profession For Dave and Lisa MacDonald, diving head first into the aquarium business all began with an ad in the back of a magazine in March of 1986: “Nahacky’s Aquarium, 312 Babcock, Melbourne, FL. We are original owners in the same location 25 years. 2,300 square feet prime commercial property with four buildings on corner of main thoroughfare also available. Owners wish to retire. Reply with SASE and financial status.” At the time, the MacDonalds were living in Vail, CO with their two young children. Lisa was a travel agent; Dave was in the property management ...
Building Together From The Ground Up
Caprittas Find Perfect Balance Between Work and Home Lives When Michele Capritta thinks of small businesses she pictures the two owners yelling at each other all the time, while their poor employees have no choice but to sit and listen to it. “We’ve just never done that,” she said. In fact, if you’re looking for the perfect model of how a husband and wife can put together their own business and make it thrive, Tom and Michele Capritta just might be one of the best examples in Brevard County. The owners of Capritta Fine Appliance have been in business for 30 years; many ...
Passion Is Key
Duo Continues Family’s Restaurant Tradition When David Dashi was trying to choose a name for his first Italian restaurant, he sought out the advice of his father, who suggested he use something that had to do with the word “friend.” Well, welcome to Amici’s, where Dashi and his wife Valentina treat everybody who walks in the door like they’re somebody famous. Growing up in the Bronx, NY, David got a first-hand look at just how tough running a restaurant can be by watching his parents. Nevertheless, he knew it was a business he wanted to get into from an early age. It’s Not ...
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