You Can Do It! Despite some bumps in the road, these 5 entrepreneurs created thriving businesses. Learn from their challenges to help keep your company on the right track.
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The five hardy entrepreneurs profiled here all made it through lean or rocky times. Their takes on what a newbie needs to know can help you achieve success.
Keeping it Real
David Huertas, the owner of Santa Fe, New Mexico-based El Meson, saw a niche not covered by any other local establishment and decided to go for it. This chef opened his authentic Spanish-cuisine restaurant in July 1997, and at the end of 2000, he completed an expansion to double El Meson's capacity. Today, Huertas, 35, expects 2006 sales to reach $900,000.
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