Fatheadz: Success in the Supersized Eyewear Business
January 25, 2012 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Read the story of how Rico Elmore started Fatheadz, a line of sunglasses and prescription eyewear for people with big heads.
Emily Kane: Meeting the Challenges of Breastfeeding with Milkmakers
December 1, 2011 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
One of the most exciting and empowering aspects of motherhood is breastfeeding. Learn how Emily Kane developed Milkmakers cookies that can help increase a woman’s milk supply.
Alissa Harakal: How to Succeed in the Personal Fitness Training Business
August 25, 2011 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
One source of growth in the multi-billion dollar fitness industry has been the use of personal fitness trainers in health clubs and in private studios. Learn how to succeed in the personal fitness business from personal trainer Alissa Harakal
Holli Harris: Creating Tailored Clothing for Nursing Moms
August 10, 2011 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Holli Harris, designer and founder of HadleyStilwell, as created a mom-focused clothing line for breastfeeding and pumping appropriate for the boardroom or the playground. Learn how she jumpstarted the business, challenges she faces and her plans for making it grow.
10 Successful Entrepreneurs Who Started In College
May 18, 2011 by Contributor
Filed under Success Stories
The common line of thought is that a career does not start until after college. Here are 10 of the most successful entrepreneurs in history who started their companies in college.
Susan Butler: The Shaping of a CEO
March 30, 2011 by Contributor
Filed under Career, Success Stories
The characteristics of being a CEO include the following: being a visionary, being future focused, change when change is necessary, having a board of directors, making things happen, taking responsibility and investing time – to name a few. Learn how Susan Butler became the CEO of You, Inc.
Hannah Altman: A 10-Year Old CEO’s Success with Pencil Toppers
March 21, 2011 by admin
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Hannah Altman is just like any 10 year old who goes to school and loves cool toys. The difference is that she is running a successful business selling these cool toys to other kids as President/CEO of Hannah’s Cool World.
Amy’s Kitchen: From Home-Based to Multi-Million Frozen Food Business
March 14, 2011 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Learn how California couple Andy and Rachel Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen, the natural and organic frozen food brand, and turned this home-based business into a multi-million success.
It’s Better to Be Different than It Is to Be Better
March 1, 2011 by Contributor
Filed under Success Stories
It’s better to be different than it is to be better. If you focus on creating differences and distinctions between you and everyone else, you don’t have to focus on boasting or showing that you’re better.
Lessons from the Success of the Kardashians
February 18, 2011 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
The news sites and celebrities blog are all abuzz today announcing that the Kardashians made $65 million in 2010. Love them or hate them, that is some serious cash. Here are some business lessons that we can learn from the Kardashians.