Archive for August 6th, 2008
Oneonta Woman Seeks Change And Buys Sears
The Daily Star: Michelle Catan, of Oneonta, said that she sought a career change. So she bought Sears in Oneonta. Catan said she bought the business from David Zummo for an undisclosed amount. Catan said she most recently worked as a commercial loan officer at Wilber National Bank and also has worked at NBT Bank. [...]
Program Helps Moms Keep Fit With Tots In Tow
The Galveston County Daily News: At Walter Hall Park last week, there was the arresting sight: A speeding baby sitting upright against the breeze in his three-wheeled, made-for-speed jogging stroller. As his mother ran for the finish line, a second mother-child pair pulled alongside and threatened to overtake. A good-natured rally ensued as a half-dozen [...]
'Nashville' Winner Is Mom Who Had Dream
The HUB: When Melissa Lawson became a “Nashville Star” champion Monday, NBC had the reality-show ideal. This was a “Rocky”-style finish, a win for someone who had been considered an underdog. “NBC really did portray me as who I am,” Lawson said today. “I’m just a mom who had a dream.” She’s a mother of [...]
When Kids Are Happy, Mom Is Happy
If you’re ever in the Woodinville, WA area and you are ready to take a break with your children, you might want to stop on by the Tot Spot Cafe. For $6 for one hour, $10 for two, or $12 for a whole day pass, you and your children can visit. With parent incentives along [...]
One Man Helps Others Like Him Add A Little Height Without Losing Comfort
If you’re a woman, and you want a little height, all you need to do is pull out a pair of high heel shoes and you’ve grown an inch or more. Yet, unless they enjoy cross dressing, men don’t have those same options… until now. Akbar Pirani knew what it was like to be a [...]
If you’re like most small biz owners, your company means a lot to you — in some ways, you consider it your baby. You’ve planned for it since its conception, nurtured it from birth, given it tender loving care, and have great hope for its future. It makes sense, then, to name your biz with [...]
How To Jumpstart The Economy – Tax Free Small Bizs
Mark Cuban At Blog Maverick: What has impacted my decision on whether or not to start a business is the amount of paperwork involved and the local, state and employer taxes involved. Its complicated and expensive to start even the smallest business in the real world. The real world of course is different than the [...]
Niche Biz: Log On And Buy A Sick Note
Reuters: Australian medical authorities are warning employees against using an online company that is planning to sell fake doctors’ sick notes that would allow people to take more time off. The notes, available from Doctorsnotestore.com, cost about $38 each and aim to exploit Australians’ fondness for “chucking a sickie,” or taking days off while supposedly [...]
Bartering Expands In The Internet Age
The New York Times: Thomas Daley had been helping friends swap sports tickets for golf course green fees and concert tickets as a sideline. But on the advice of a friend, he set up an online trading site, Joe Barter L.L.C., two years ago where college students could trade textbooks, small companies could trade equipment [...]
Providing Health Benefits On A Budget
The Wall Street Journal: Spiraling health-care costs have forced many small employers to reduce the benefits they offer — or, in some cases, eliminate coverage altogether. But small companies do have options for keeping costs in check while still providing benefits and services to employees. Here are some to consider: Discounts for Healthy Living: Employees [...]
My Small Business: The irony of Sarah Sammon’s rapid business growth is that no matter how hard she works, she will never have to remind herself to take time to smell the roses. As joint managing director of Simply Rose Petals, Sammon is constantly surrounded by those fragrant flowers. Her business supplies dried rose petals [...]
