New businesses pop up in Ocala, but few bring high-wage jobs

• Published in: Knight Ridder Tribune Business News p. 1
• Main Author: Haberlin, Steven Ray
• Format: Newsletter
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 28.08.2005
• Subjects: Employees; Job creation; Local economy; Minimum wage; Restaurants; Startups; Wages & salaries; Ocala Florida; United States > US

So [Bob Russett], a former Xerox executive, tapped into his retirement savings, developed a business plan, did a lot of legwork and opened Ocala Tennis in May. He is the sole employee of the business, with the exception of this wife, who helps out on weekends. But he doesn't mind. "Some of...