January 15, 2009

StartupNation and VerticalResponse Let You Pick Top Mom-Run Businesses

PR Web: StartupNation and VerticalResponse have launched the first annual “Leading Moms in Business” Ranking competition to recognize the achievements of mothers across the country who run outstanding businesses. Contestants interested in making the list can submit their profile at http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009. The top 200 winners will be selected by popular vote, with results announced in […]

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One Mom’s Ecominders

Earth911.com: In the wide world of eco-consciousness, there’s a lot to remember. Did you throw your reusable shopping bag back in the car? Does your son know to turn the water off when he’s brushing his teeth? Did everyone at the office get your double-sided printing memo? Allison Shaewitz found herself facing similar issues at

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Franchisees Benefit From Learning 2.0 At Zaxby’s

Chain Leader: Athens, Ga.-based Zaxby’s isn’t hooked on one training tactic over another. Rather, the fast-casual chicken restaurant chain combines conventional and nontraditional training methods to create what it calls Learning 2.0. Over the last two years, Zaxby’s has developed a franchisee training program integrating classroom, on-the-job and Web-based training that allows trainees to learn

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Paperly Experiences Growth As Sliding Economy Has Stay-at-Home Moms Re-Entering The Workforce

MSNBC: Due to today’s challenging economy, stay-at-home moms — many of whom are highly educated, experienced and motivated — are jumping back into the workforce, but they are choosing their new-found careers very selectively. Paperly, a Chicago-based direct sales business focused on the stationery industry, provides opportunities for stay-at-home moms who do not wish to

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Baby Steps For Entrepreneur

Austin Business Journal: An Austin entrepreneur plans to turn a parent’s struggle to keep up with baby gear into a new Web-based business. Jeff Chambers, the founder of two technology companies, has launched Babyslist. The venture is designed to help parents save money with an online marketplace for parents to swap, buy and sell used

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