TotActivities: Online Destination to Find Local Activities for Kids
December 6, 2010 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
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 Lyve Alexis Pleshette
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 Lyve Alexis Pleshette
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 Lyve Alexis Pleshette
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 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 [...]
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.