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Seeking a market for an adapting company in Wichita

Robi Lorik has searched for a new market, but so far has found only frustration.

Kansas ranks 11th friendliest state for small business

A new survey of small businesses shows that Kansas ranks 11th among states for business friendliness, although with some serious shortfalls.

Kent Audio Visual adapts to changing times, technology

Like most companies approaching a 40th birthday, Kent Audio Visual has changed with the times.

Wichita-based Nitride Solutions awarded $150,000 grant

Nitride Solutions, a Wichita-based firm developing a less costly way to produce aluminum nitride substrates, said Tuesday it has been awarded a $150,000 National Science Foundation grant.

Kansas small-business owners say elimination of income tax is a big help

Area small-business owners are certain of one thing: The elimination of Kansas income tax on profits for owners in limited liability companies, or LLCs, subchapter S corporations and sole proprietorships amid a slowly recovering economy is welcome news.

Estate sales fun, emotional, and sometimes a little crazy

The estate sale business often brings Carol Holmes into contact with families who are still emotional about a member’s death or move.

‘No monotony’ in CrossFit workouts at A.M.P. Fitness Box

If you’ve seen the CrossFit Games on TV or the Reebok commercials for CrossFit One shoes, then the gym at A.M.P. Fitness Box should look familiar.

Profit Builders, Hyspeco win small business awards from Chamber

A contract accounting firm that was a huge leap of faith for its founder and a distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic products were the winners at today’s Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Luncheon at the Drury Broadview.

Business is always a party for bartending service The Bar’s Open

Joe Schlimm figured there was a market for a bartending service in Wichita when he looked in the Yellow Pages and couldn’t find a single one.

Springboard Designs focuses on online marketing for small businesses

Diane Potter knew little about computers or the Internet when she got laid off from her job with a hearing aid company in 2008.

Inventor creates dryers for 3-D glasses

When Don Bean got a tour of the Warren Theatres’ 3-D setup a couple of years back, one thing really jumped out at him.

Ten in running for Small Business Awards

There’s often talk about the significance of large businesses to the Wichita economy, but there could be a strong argument that small businesses actually are its backbone.

Small Business Awards: Academy finds beauty business is ‘recession-resistant’

Xenon International Academy on West Douglas bustled this week with the energy of scores of students shampooing hair, giving facials and polishing nails.

Small Business Awards: Profit Builders grew with back-office work

Michelle Becker believes it is possible to build a company and raise a family at the same time.

Small Business Awards: Planning firm adds more creative efforts

A tough economic climate, particularly in construction, has forced the 20-year-old Ruggles & Bohm to redirect some of its efforts and become more creative.

Small Business Awards: Riordan Clinic has improved efficiency, marketing

Riordan Clinic is a more efficient organization that is doing a better job of tapping into its markets inside and outside of Wichita and improving its local awareness.

Small Business Awards: Orthopedic practice focuses on people

When orthopedic surgeon Pat Do finished medical training, he took out a loan, moved to El Dorado and opened a solo practice.

Small Business Awards: Hyspeco is seeing big jumps in sales

When a deadly EF-5 tornado tore through Joplin, Mo., last year, Hyspeco Inc., spurred into action.

Small Business Awards: Central Star Credit Union emerges from recession stronger

If you ask Lee Williams what is behind the success of Central Star Credit Union, she’ll probably tell you it’s adversity.

Apples & Arrows branding agency: It’s all about trust

The trio behind the new Apples & Arrows branding agency are all turning 30 within a year of one another.

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