Friday, September 3, 2010

Carol Perkins: How Sickness Helped Her Discover a Lucrative New Business

September 3, 2009 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette  
Filed under Briefs

Carol Perkins was leading a glamorous life as a model, until she got sick. Now home-bound, she retreated from the world with dogs as her constant companion. She started to sew and create outfits for the dogs of her friends and neighbors, which launched her Harry Barker line of pet accessories and doggie beds.

David Marcks: It’s a Geese of a Home Business!

February 20, 2006 by Isabel Isidro  
Filed under Startup Stories

David Marcks discovered a lucrative business opportunity when his dog chased away the geese at a golf course. Today, Geese Police, a company that uses dogs to chase geese, is a multi-million business with several offices across the U.S.

Chilly-Dawg: Tapping the Growing Gourmet Pet Food Market 2

April 18, 2005 by admin  
Filed under Startup Stories

People enjoy eating ice cream, so why shouldn’t dogs enjoy ice cream, too? Sounds preposterous for some but the lack of frozen delights specifically made for pet dogs gave Becky Marshall of Chicago, Illinois this bright and unique idea to start a business offering all natural frozen treats for canine pets.

Chilly-Dawg: Tapping the Growing Gourmet Pet Food Market

April 18, 2005 by Isabel Isidro  
Filed under Startup Stories

People enjoy eating ice cream, so why shouldn’t dogs enjoy ice cream, too? Sounds preposterous for some but the lack of frozen delights specifically made for pet dogs gave Becky Marshall of Chicago, Illinois this bright and unique idea to start a business offering all natural frozen treats for canine pets.

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