Virginia Ritacco: Personalizing Kids’ Stories with StickieStory
October 20, 2009 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Startup Stories
Virginia Ritacco is a creative young woman living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. When her first nephew was born in another part of the country, all she wanted was to ensure that she remains part of his young life, despite the distance. She sent him special story books, with pictures of herself, the boy and other members of [...]
Maxine Clark: How Personal Satisfaction and Passion Leads to Success (Build-a-Bear Workshop)
November 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Briefs, Success Stories
One of the most admirable women entrepreneur in recent years is Maxine Clark, founder of the highly successful Build-a-Bear Workshop. Her Build-a-Bear Workshop, first launched in St. Louis in 1997, has grown to a $474 million business 10 years later.
Ms. Clark has an extensive experience in retailing, with 19 years experience in various divisions of [...]
Heather Murphy Monteith: Dancing to Success
August 1, 2008 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Heather Murphy Monteith founded Baby Loves Disco to provide a fun party atmosphere for both kids and adults. Today, Baby Loves Disco is a successful event held in venues and clubs across the country and internationally in UK, Tel Aviv and Japan. Learn how Heather started the business and how she is facing the challenges coming her way.