August 7, 2014

Caramels For Every Sweet Tooth

In Janet Shulman’s caramels, you’ll find local ingredients. Whether it is Schlafly beer or bacon from Missouri-based pigs, reports Ladue-Frontenac Patch. Shulman, the mother of two, is a self-described ÃĒâ‚ŽÅ“mompreneur.ÃĒ₮ As her children went off to school, she worked at various jobs and became known as a never-say-no volunteer. But she always felt it was […]

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Profiting Off Season

Entrepreneur: Franchises in sectors that were long thought of as seasonal are finding that by adding new services and technologies, they can extend their operations year-round. It’s not only a plus for employees and a more efficient use of equipment–it can be a major boost to the bottom line. Demand for shaved ice pretty much

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Tanning In Your Pool

Cheri Garcia started with an idea. How do you enjoy a beautiful day floating in the pool while getting the best tan possible? So, she created an inflatable device, called Luminous Envy, which enhances the tanning experience. According to NBC DFW, she is getting ready to team up with a hotel chain to get her

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What I’m Reading: Factory Man

If you liked Moneyball, you’ll love “Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local – and Helped Save an American Town” – it’s like Moneyball with furniture. With over $500 million a year in sales, the Bassett Furniture Company was once the world’s biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia

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