When status quo just won't do
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The president of DCC Constructors Inc discusses how his firm is not afraid to take chances when taking on a building contract. DCC's earnings went from $15 million in 1982 to $60 million in 1993. It's expansion from commercial to residential building made it a more profitable enterprise.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1993
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If the shoe fits...
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Paula Sussex began her first Sandal Tree shoe store in Kaanapali, Maui, and eventually opened three other stores on Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island. Her foray into another business, Kimo Bean Coffee Co, was shaky at first, but eventual success lead to a second coffee shop.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1996
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Splashing success
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Founder Gene Kijowski credits good service for the success of Century Pool Management and Century Pool Service. The two pool companies have grown 11% per year since 1992 and will have sales of $7 million in 1997.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
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