Archive for August 5th, 2009
TheStreet: The image of a serene sunbather on a tropical beach with cocktail in hand doesn’t scream out “small business owner,” and it probably never will. It’s tough enough running any business but owners of small shops with just one or a few employees have their own special challenges – like taking a vacation. Paige [...]
Are You Targeting The Right Customer?
photo credit: uriba Now that it is summer, many business owners are doing their usual summer promotions and sales. But the the big question today is whether or not your targeting the RIGHT customer for your summer promotions and sales? It obviously doesn’t help to run the promotion unless your marketing towards the right people, [...]
The Herald Bulletin: Putting a new spin on the popular Community Supported Agriculture farms, Matt and Sherry Gunter began their own version last spring. Targeting the gourmet food market, they offer many exotic and unusual vegetables and fruits. “We are truly trying to fill the gourmet niche,” said Matt. “You aren’t going to find most [...]
photo credit: 4_EveR_YounG Going hard and deep into one network, like LinkedIn, is the only way to gain the momentum delivered by consistent work and engagement. When it comes to setting up your profile on LinkedIn make sure you take full advantage of this feature and get the most out of it that you can. [...]
The Fayetteville Observer: A year ago at Topsail Beach, Julia Sherron had a Good Idea. Watching her two sons drink from cans insulated with foam coozies, she wondered why there wasn’t a similar product for the wine glass she was holding. “I had my wine glass, and the glass was just dripping,” said Sherron. “I [...]
Are We Slowly Turning Into Hermits?
photo credit: kretyen I recently came across an article posted on Fast Company regarding cutting out the waiting in line at fast food chains. Wow. Now i do agree that sometimes fast food chains are not always exactly FAST but still, cutting out the waiting period at McDonald’s just seems silly to me. This method is [...]
For Kids’ Sake: Designing A Healthier Snack Cart
WorldChanging.com: Children growing up in the crowded slums of Jakarta ease their hunger pangs by frequenting the food carts lining the streets and alleys of this mega-city. Snacks are so cheap that even poor mothers can afford to send their kids off to school with enough rupiah to buy a bag of chips or sweet [...]
photo credit: NNECAPA We hear all kinds of tales and stories regarding everything in life, and it is no different when it comes to owning a business or buying a franchise, you will hear all kinds of tales and myths regarding this issue. I have compiled a list of myths below related to owning a [...]
5 Steps To Building A Successful Niche Biz
Entrepreneur: From aquatic sporting goods for dogs to Michelle Obama-inspired fashion websites, niche products and services have the potential to generate big bucks if they capture the hearts, minds and wallets of a dedicated consumer base. Are you ready to become the big fish in a small pond? Is your passion unique enough to turn [...]
Appleton Post-Crescent: Q: You’re an entrepreneur at the helm of a growing jewelry business and a mom of a growing family. How do you juggle the two? A: I ask myself that all the time. I ask other women all the time. We all come up with the same answer: We do the best we [...]
Ex-Single Mom And Author Offers Inspiration To Single Moms
examiner.com: Henderson resident, author, life coach and business woman Honorée Corpron has been there. As a former single mom, she knows what it is like to feel alone and go through the emotional and financial struggles that only single parenting can bring. In her book, The Successful Single Mom, she explains how to move on [...]
Mom’s OnTray Helps Ease Shopping Woes
It holds coupons for the deal conscious shopper. It holds snacks for the mom shopping with her kids. It is the OnTray. This is not our first look at Laura Hamrick, the founder of this innovative shopping tool. Lisa Di Clemente first interviewed Laura about her invention and business for us in December of 2007. [...]
