Work-Life Balance: Tips From Successful Small Business Women Entrepreneurs
February 8, 2010 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Briefs, Success Tips
When you start a business, the pressure of making the business work may compel you to work 24/7. You are hungry for new business
and you feel the strong urge to prove that your business idea works. More importantly, you need to get the business start earning some money – and fast.
As a result, may find [...]
Krystle Walsh: Turning Her Passion for Beads and Jewelry into a Thriving Business
November 12, 2009 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
Filed under Briefs
Even as a kid, Krystle Walsh has always been creative. She enjoys doing craft projects, such as beadwork, jewelries, painting and other artistic creations.
However, she never realized that her passion could be turned into a profitable business. It took the prodding and encouragement of her family members for her to realize that her craft products can [...]
Suzanne Meyer: Success in the Personal Greeting Service Business
November 8, 2009 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Briefs, Success Stories
Moving to a new house can be an exciting experience — new life, new neighbors and even new friends. But it can also be a little daunting. There are transitional challenges, and the social and emotional changes can take some time getting used to.
Suzanne Meyer started The Welcome Committee http://www.thewelcomecommittee.net to help welcome newcomers to the [...]
Lisa Kothari: Success in Planning Kid’s Parties
September 12, 2008 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Lisa Kothari, founder of Peppers and Pollywogs, is a well known author and a nationally known party planning expert. Her book, “Dear Peppers and Pollywogs… What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids’ Parties,” is a must-have for parents planning a party for their kids. Learn how Lisa started the business and how she is facing the challenges coming her way.
Nicole Simons: Home Business Success Story with Fortunuts
August 16, 2008 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Nicole Simons sold out again and again her special walnuts — which she describes as, “a little bit of sugar, a dab of salt and a whole lota love” — at The Santa Monica Farmers Market, in Los Angeles. The nuts came in Chinese take-out boxes, with fortune messages, and they were a huge success. Learn how Nicole is steering her gourmet nuts business Fortunuts to success.
Kobold Toys: How a Brick and Mortar Toy Store is Moving to the Web
March 18, 2008 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Startup Stories
The specialty toy store Kobold Toys has been in existence in Panama for the last four years, and is now venturing in the US via the Web. We interviewed Anna Eiras, co-founder of Kobold Toys Online to share her experiences in bringing a new business to the Web.
Brenda Dronkers: Moving from One Successful Business to Another
February 2, 2008 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Brenda Dronkers made her mark by starting the highly successful inflatable party place for kids called Pump It Up that grew into a $55 million dollar business with 160 franchises. Now she is ready to face a new challenge with a new clothing line called Thriving Ink.
Liz Folger: A Stay-at-Home Mom’s Success Story
March 28, 2006 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Liz Folger, founder of Bizymoms.com (http://www.bizymoms.com), parlayed her experiences and knowledge in finding opportunities to earn money from home into a successful book and website. She wrote her book “The Stay-at-Home Mom’s Guide to Making Money from Home: Choosing the Business That’s Right for You Using the Skills and Interests You Already Have” to share [...]
Eileen Coale: Making It Big in Freelance Copywriting
February 24, 2006 by admin
Filed under Success Stories
One of the hottest careers on the Web is freelance copywriting. We interviewed Eileen Coale, President of Coale Communications, to learn how to start and succeed in the business of copywriting.