Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Startup Stories

Marilla DiNatale: Starting a Jewelry Business at a Young Age Marilla DiNatale: Starting a Jewelry Business at a Young Age

Marilla DiNatale is a driven young entrepreneur who is already proving herself in... 


Daysteps: A Planner System for Women, By Women Daysteps: A Planner System for Women, By Women

A successful business often starts with a gem of an idea. But to succeed in the marketplace... 


Virginia Ritacco: Personalizing Kids’ Stories with StickieStory Virginia Ritacco: Personalizing Kids’ Stories with StickieStory

Virginia Ritacco, Founder of StickieStory.com Virginia Ritacco is a creative young... 


Chanell Scott: Providing Good Stuff for Good Living Chanell Scott: Providing Good Stuff for Good Living

The growing number of eco-consumers is slowly shifting how companies are doing business... 


Jen Husted: Success in the Graphic Design Business Jen Husted: Success in the Graphic Design Business

Jen Husted, owner of JIH Designs Jen Husted has always loved the creative process.... 


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Briefs

Work-Life Balance: Tips From Successful Small Business Women Entrepreneurs Work-Life Balance: Tips From Successful Small Business Women Entrepreneurs

When you start a business, the pressure of making the business work may compel you... 


Cordia Harrington: From Rags to Riches Success Story Cordia Harrington: From Rags to Riches Success Story

Success is often achieved when the person is able to go further than most people,... 


10 Tips on Choosing Your Home Business 10 Tips on Choosing Your Home Business

Choosing the right home-based business is the foundation of your success. It is... 


How to Start a Personal Greeting Service In Your Neighborhood How to Start a Personal Greeting Service In Your Neighborhood

A home business ideal for women is the personal greeting service business. As new... 


10 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Starting a Business 10 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Starting a Business

Overcoming your fear is one of the most difficult hurdles of starting a business.... 


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Success Stories

Cordia Harrington: From Rags to Riches Success Story Cordia Harrington: From Rags to Riches Success Story

Success is often achieved when the person is able to go further than most people, breaking limitations imposed by their own economic, physical and cultural boundaries.  Cordia Harrington is a classic example of success, as she overcome poverty to become one of the most powerful women in businesses today. Cordia Harrington, CEO, Tennessee Bun CompanyA... [Read more]


SHEEX: From Basketball Coaches to Multimillion-Dollar Bedding Business Owners SHEEX: From Basketball Coaches to Multimillion-Dollar Bedding Business Owners

Sometimes, the best business ideas are staring you right in the face; you only have to look hard to see them. Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak realized that the fabric used in the finest athletic wear would work just as well as bedding and bedsheet materials. These performance athletic gears use fabric that wick moisture and transfer... [Read more]


Bianca Whitfield: A Single Parent’s Success Story Bianca Whitfield: A Single Parent’s Success Story

For Bianca Whitfield, starting a business is about daring to start life over again. She just got divorced with a one year old daughter, and looking forward to living life on her terms. Considering her new situation and the options available to her, she saw entrepreneurship as the best path for her. As an accountant, she decided to start her own an accounting,... [Read more]


Elizabeth Elting: Success in the Translation Business Elizabeth Elting: Success in the Translation Business

Elizabeth Elting is the co-CEO of the TransPerfect, one of the five largest language service companies in the world with estimated revenues around $225 million. Together with the spinoff business translations.com, Liz’s company employs 250 full-time staffers and 4,000 subcontractors, with 31 offices worldwide offering round-the-clock translation... [Read more]


Haralee Weintraub: Turning Adversity into a Successful Niche Apparel Business Haralee Weintraub: Turning Adversity into a Successful Niche Apparel Business

Like many women cancer survivors, Haralee Weintrub experienced hot flashes that resulted in sweaty and uncomfortable nights. With some episodes leaving her perspiring and soaked, she knew that she needed a special type of sleepwear that can keep her comfortable and allow her to get a good night’s sleep.  Given that hot flashes are common among... [Read more]


Learning From Small Business Women Entrepreneurs Learning From Small Business Women Entrepreneurs

As the year comes to a close, we’ve compiled into a PowerPoint presentation some of the very insightful business lessons, tips and advice from the small and home-based women entrepreneurs we’ve featured on WomenHomeBusiness.com. Learn from these wonderful women who shared their stories of success, startup challenges and strategies from their... [Read more]


Gabriela Chavez: Success in Connecting Women Entrepreneurs Gabriela Chavez: Success in Connecting Women Entrepreneurs

Networking is an important activity for women entrepreneurs. Building connections and seeking out networking opportunities can result in enduring and mutually beneficial relationships. Gabriela Chavez understands the importance of networking and finding like-minded individuals who can provide support, exchange of ideas and offer a sense... [Read more]


Sharifah Hardie: Success in the Professional Business Consulting Field Sharifah Hardie: Success in the Professional Business Consulting Field

Entrepreneurial success starts with the desire to be successful. However, desire is just the start: the entrepreneur has to learn how to resolve problems, identify opportunities and learn to manage resources. Sharifah Hardie’s role as a professional business consultant is to provide the expert guidance that could help the entrepreneur reach their... [Read more]


Suzanne Meyer: Success in the Personal Greeting Service Business Suzanne Meyer: Success in the Personal Greeting Service Business

Suzanne Meyer, Founder of The Welcome Committee Moving to a new house can be an exciting experience — new life, new neighbors and even new friends. But it can also be a little daunting. There are transitional challenges, and the social and emotional changes can take some time getting used to. Suzanne Meyer started The Welcome Committee http://www.thewelcomecommittee.net to... [Read more]


Kristin Marquet: Success in the Public Relations Business Kristin Marquet: Success in the Public Relations Business

Kristin Marquet, President of Marquet Communications, a public relations company Public relations is a tough, highly competitive and fast-based business. One woman entrepreneur making her mark in this field is Kristin Marquet, President of Marquet Communications, a full service public relations and branding firm for the fashion and beauty industries. We... [Read more]


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