Archive for December 9th, 2008
Age Is No Barrier For An Entrepreneur’s Spirit
Birmingham Post.net: One of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs sails across the Atlantic, abseils down Las Vegas skyscrapers, and attempts to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon – while running a £3billion business empire. But he is no fresh-faced 20-year-old. For Richard Branson, his 58 years are an advantage on younger entrepreneurs, giving him [...]
Navy Wife Is National Finalist
Washington Post: Corina DuBois calls herself a stay-at-home mom, but the Military Spouse of the Year contender’s roles as entrepreneur, fitness franchise owner, promising children’s author and potential foster parent suggest there’s more to the story. The Silver Spring mother of three is the sole Washington area finalist for Military Spouse magazine’s second annual award, [...]
Best Baby Shower Offers Budget-Friendly Holiday Gifts
Market Watch: With economic concerns weighing heavy on the minds of many consumers this holiday season, BestBabyShower.com has introduced over 100 holiday gift items, all under 30 dollars, to celebrate baby’s first Christmas as well as gifts for each member of the new family. “Families love to celebrate the birth or anticipated birth of a [...]
Entrepreneur Turns Bright Idea Into A Business
Tampa Bay Online: If the Grinch stole your Christmas lights or you don’t have time to decorate the exterior of your house or business for the holidays, then Deck the Lights has the solution for you. The start-up business is the brainchild of Wendy Gedaro. Recognizing the popularity of holiday lighting and the fact that [...]
Etailer Is Chosen As Britain’s Best Entrepreneur
Times Online: Internet retailer The Hut Group has won the Bank of Scotland Corporate’s £35m Entrepreneur Challenge, beating six other regional finalists to the fiercely contested prize. The nationwide hunt for Britain’s best entrepreneurial business reached its climax during a packed award ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. In addition to the [...]
