Archive for September 21st, 2009
How Vampires Can Help Your Biz
GetEntrepreneurial.com: There REALLY are vampires roaming about, but they’re HUMAN vampires, sucking the energy, money, health, time and more out of other people. And these vampire stories are actually a combination of cautionary tales (evil vampires we need to kill) and a way to transform and tame our “inner vampire” to something loving and human [...]
High School Inventors Sort Jumbled Cables
The Gazette: Clarksburg High School InvenTeam members gathered during the first week of school to talk about their summer trip to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, their invention and where they are headed with it. They were too excited about the reception their Torch Cord, a USB cable that lights up when touched, got at [...]
5 Things Every Stay-at-Home Entrepreneur Needs
GetEntrepreneurial.com: The home-based startup story has a certain magic to it that often glosses over the particulars: where to set up office equipment (computer, printer, copier,etc.), whether or not you should dedicate a business phone line or switch your VoIP service to include “follow” features so you’re always available, and how many hours you should [...]
Inc. Magazine Lemonade Stand Winners
Inc.: Meet the next generation of entrepreneurs! This year’s contest winners proved that they have what it takes to run a successful business, from hours spent peddling lemonade on the beaches of New Hampshire to the elaborate details that went into constructing their lemonade stands. Weekly winner: Kelsey McAdams, Age 10, Fayette, Alabama Lemonade Stand: [...]
Q&A With SBA Administrator Karen Mills
Denver Business Journal: The Denver Business Journal spoke with Karen Mills, the 23rd administrator U.S. Small Business Administration, prior to her keynote speech at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention. Q: You took over SBA during very tough times. Is there more of a sense of urgency to act? A: Yes. … The sense [...]
Start Small When Changing Your Life
The Los Angeles Times: Just do it” always sounds easy when those hard-core athletes say it to sell sneakers. It’s harder to do in real life, although you’re already “just doing it” by wanting to make some positive changes in your life and taking responsibility for your efforts. I’d suggest that you start small by [...]
Baby Supply Rentals Are Success For Canadian Mompreneur
PR.com: Calgary Mompreneur Stacey Corbett started her business in 2006 when her twins were just 2 years old. After 3 years of working hard on building a business and a family, she is ready to help other moms discover the benefits of working from home. One Tiny Suitcase, a Baby Equipment Rental Company with locations [...]
Beaverton Valley Times: In two years, the “mompreneurs” and current finalists for Oregon Entrepreneur of the Year, have catapulted their Beaverton-based Little Busy Bodies business into a powerhouse. Their personally developed line of soothing saline “Boogie Wipes,” designed to combat pesky dried nasal mucus, are now in more than 30,000 stores. These wipes have helped [...]
The Aquabag Can Hold Its Own In The World Of Water And Wallets
Cathi was pregnant and thirsty. Stuck toting her water bottle and other essentials around everywhere she went, the proverbial light bulb went off in her head. It took a lot of planning and work but after four years the Aquabag was born. This multipurpose bag is insulated enough to help keep a drink cold, compact [...]
