Saturday, February 4, 2012

TotActivities: Online Destination to Find Local Activities for Kids

December 6, 2010 by  
Filed under Startup Stories

Dana Roth and her husband Jeff recently launched a brand new website Totactivities.com, which they aim to grow to be the #1 site moms use to find upcoming classes and events for their young children.

Rent Maternity Clothes Online: Business Idea for Women

November 22, 2010 by  
Filed under Briefs, Business Ideas

Pregnancy is a very special time for any woman and her family. However, it is also a time when women are faced with a lot of fashion challenges.
Marcelle Costello launched RentMaternityWear.com to allow pregnant women to rent special occasion clothes and dresses – such as baby showers, cocktail parties, weddings, even date nights – without breaking the bank.

Danielle Rayo: Success in the Education Consulting Business

October 27, 2010 by  
Filed under Success Stories

Spurred by her passion for educating young people, Danielle Rayo started her own education consulting and tutorial service. In 2008, she started Competitive Advantage to help kids succeed academically and achieve their full potential. We talked with Rayo on how she started Competitive Advantage and the challenges she faced in this business.

Lane Nemeth: Success in Direct Selling and Multi-Level Marketing

September 12, 2010 by  
Filed under Success Stories

Lane Nemeth is one of the most successful woman entrepreneurs today. She founded Discovery Toys in 1978, a direct sales business of educational and fun toys for children, growing it to more than $100 million in sales. Now, she heads Petlane, another direct sales business, this time focusing on the pet industry. Learn about her road to success.

Virginia Ritacco: Personalizing Kids’ Stories with StickieStory

October 20, 2009 by  
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  
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 [...]

Heather Murphy Monteith: Dancing to Success

August 1, 2008 by  
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.

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