AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Pump Wear's Julie DeFruscio: Helping Kids Battle Diabetes in Stylehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/pump-wear-helping-kids-battle-diabetes-in-style/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/pump-wear-helping-kids-battle-diabetes-in-style/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/pump-wear-helping-kids-battle-diabetes-in-style/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Like the millions of people with Type 1 diabetes, Julie DeFruscio's three kids are forced to wear insulin pumps 24 hours a day. So she set out to design a line of clothing and accessories that make the task a little more fashionable.

 

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]]>diabetesdiabetes equipmentdiabetes treatmentEntrepreneur Spotlightinsulininsulin pumpsinventionsmedical devicesPump Wearstarting a businesstype 1 diabetesAlicia Ciccone2011-07-07T12:30:00+00:00Bee's Knees' Tammany Atkinson: Protecting Babies on Their Very First Journeyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/bees-knees-tammany-atkinson-protecting-babies-on-their-very-f/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/bees-knees-tammany-atkinson-protecting-babies-on-their-very-f/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/bees-knees-tammany-atkinson-protecting-babies-on-their-very-f/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

When Tammany Atkinson's first son started to crawl, she noticed all that stumbling around was taking a toll on his little knees. That spawned the idea for Bee's Knees, infant pants with built-in knee pads, now sold around the world.

 

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]]>babiesBabies R Usbaby businessesbaby clothesBees Knees Babyinfant pantsinventionsmompreneursTammany Atkinsonunique business ideasAlicia Ciccone2011-06-27T18:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Rich Amundson, Dicks Cottonshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/27-million-and-counting-rich-amundson-dicks-cottons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/27-million-and-counting-rich-amundson-dicks-cottons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/27-million-and-counting-rich-amundson-dicks-cottons/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Meet Rich Amundson, the founder of Dicks Cottons, a New York-based lifestyle brand that makes sunglasses and other accessories sold around the world. His motto? "Be happy, live comfortably."

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbest sunglassescelebrity sunglassesDicks Cottons sunglassesJersey ShoreJersey Shore sunglassesRich AmundsonRich Amundson Dicks Cottonsstarting a businessBen Craw2011-06-15T14:00:00+00:00PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com's Josie Daga: Giving Bridal Gowns a Second Lifehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/preownedweddingdresses-coms-josie-daga-giving-bridal-gowns-a-s/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/preownedweddingdresses-coms-josie-daga-giving-bridal-gowns-a-s/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/preownedweddingdresses-coms-josie-daga-giving-bridal-gowns-a-s/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Many brides spend thousands of dollars on dresses they'll only wear once. PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com gives them a way to make some of that money back -- and to help other brides' dreams come true.

 

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]]>bridalEntrepreneur SpotlightJosie Dagapre-owned wedding dressesPreOwnedWeddingDresses.comstarting a businessunique business ideaswedding dresseswedding gownsGeoff Williams2011-06-14T16:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Will Starting a Business Make You Happy?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/07/survey-says-will-starting-a-business-make-you-happy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/07/survey-says-will-starting-a-business-make-you-happy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/07/survey-says-will-starting-a-business-make-you-happy/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Despite a tough economy, entrepreneurs remain quite content with their career paths, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>baby boomersboomersbusiness confidencebusiness optimismBusiness TrendsCFOsplanning retirementretirementRieva Lesonskystarting a businessSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-06-07T14:30:00+00:00Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels: A New Twist on Successhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/kim-and-scotts-gourmet-pretzels-a-new-twist-on-success/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/kim-and-scotts-gourmet-pretzels-a-new-twist-on-success/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/kim-and-scotts-gourmet-pretzels-a-new-twist-on-success/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Talk about tying the knot. Not long after they were married, Kim and Scott Holstein decided to start a pretzel company in their kitchen. Today, they oversee a $10 million brand that can be found at Whole Foods, Walmart and other chains.

 

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]]>Entrepreneur Spotlighthome-based businessesKim and Scotts PretzelsKim HolsteinpretzelsScott Holsteinstarting a businessstarting a business at homeGeoff Williams2011-06-01T16:30:00+00:00Starting a Lemonade Stand: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/11/starting-a-lemonade-stand-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/11/starting-a-lemonade-stand-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/11/starting-a-lemonade-stand-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their start selling lemonade. How to create the ultimate lemonade stand.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowkid businessLemonade Daylemonade standMichael HolthousePrepared 4 Lifesummer businessTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-05-11T12:30:00+00:00ManCans' Hart Main: A 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Invents Candles for Menhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/10/mancans-hart-main-a-13-year-old-entrepreneur-invents-candles-f/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/10/mancans-hart-main-a-13-year-old-entrepreneur-invents-candles-f/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/10/mancans-hart-main-a-13-year-old-entrepreneur-invents-candles-f/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Hart Main realized that most guys don't want to smell like lavender or fresh laundry. So he created ManCans, candles designed specifically for men, with scents like New York Style Pizza, Grandpa's Pipe and, of course, Bacon. Did we mention he's only 13?

 

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]]>business ideas for kidsbusiness ideas for teenscandle businesscandlescandles for menEntrepreneur SpotlightHart Mainhome-based businesskid entrepreneurskidtrepreneursMan Cansstarting a businessyoung millionairesGeoff Williams2011-05-10T13:30:00+00:00Verizon Contest Seeks Hardest Working Mompreneurhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/verizon-contest-seeks-hardest-working-mompreneur/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/verizon-contest-seeks-hardest-working-mompreneur/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/verizon-contest-seeks-hardest-working-mompreneur/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Just in time for Mother's Day, Verizon's Hardest Working Small Biz Mom contest awards up to $5,000 and other prizes.

 

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]]>Hardest Working Small Biz Mommompreneur contestsmall business momVerizon Mothers Day contestTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-05-02T18:00:00+00:00Survey Says: What Role Do Women-Owned Businesses Play in the Economy?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/survey-says-what-role-do-women-owned-businesses-play-in-the-eco/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/survey-says-what-role-do-women-owned-businesses-play-in-the-eco/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/survey-says-what-role-do-women-owned-businesses-play-in-the-eco/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Women are starting businesses at a faster rate than the general population and now account for nearly a third of all businesses, according to a new report.

 

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]]>American ExpressAmerican Express OPENAmexAmex OPENBusiness TrendsRieva Lesonskystarting a businessSurvey Sayswomen entrepreneurswomen in businesswomen in business statisticswomen-owned businessesRieva Lesonsky2011-04-18T16:30:00+00:00Home-Based Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/home-based-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/home-based-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/home-based-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Running a business from home has plenty of advantages -- including some nice tax breaks. How to identify the best home-based business tax deductions.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowhome-based business tax deductionshome-based business taxeshome-based businessessmall business taxestax breakstax deductionstax tipsBarbara Weltman2011-04-05T19:00:00+00:00DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Sure, accountants are helpful, but filing your own taxes can save a lot of money -- especially for cash-strapped small businesses. How to find a tax-preparation strategy that works for you.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbusiness taxesfiling taxesIRSsmall business taxestax preparationtax tipsTurboTaxBarbara Weltman2011-03-28T18:30:00+00:00Meet the eBay Millionaireshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/23/meet-the-ebay-millionaires/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/23/meet-the-ebay-millionaires/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/23/meet-the-ebay-millionaires/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

From iPods to African collectibles, savvy entrepreneurs are making big money selling just about everything on eBay.

 

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]]>best business ideasBusiness TrendseBay business ideaseBay tipseBay trickshome-based businesseshow to sell on eBayselling on eBaystarting a businessstarting a business at homeDarren Dahl2011-03-23T15:00:00+00:00How to Make Big Money on eBayhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/23/how-to-make-big-money-on-ebay/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/23/how-to-make-big-money-on-ebay/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/23/how-to-make-big-money-on-ebay/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

The guy who literally wrote the book on eBay power selling -- Jim ''Griff'' Griffith, author of The Official eBay Bible -- shares nine insider tips for aspiring online retailers.

 

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]]>Business TrendseBay millionaireseBay tipsGriff Griffithhome-based businesseshow to sell on eBayJim Griffithselling on eBaystarting a businessstarting a business at homeThe Official eBay BibleDarren Dahl2011-03-23T14:30:00+00:00Meet the 10-Year-Old CEO of a $500,000 Family Businesshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/18/meet-the-10-year-old-ceo-of-a-500-000-family-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/18/meet-the-10-year-old-ceo-of-a-500-000-family-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/18/meet-the-10-year-old-ceo-of-a-500-000-family-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

A few years back, Rick and Lauren Altman launched an online retailer that sells decorative zipper pulls, pencil toppers and other products. But when it comes to strategic decisions, they turn to their fifth-grader-turned-CEO daughter, Hannah.

 

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]]>business ideas for kidsbusiness ideas for teensBusiness TrendsCoolZips.comHannah AltmanHannahs Cool Worldonline businessstarting a businessstarting an online businessunique business ideasyoung millionairesGeoff Williams2011-03-18T20:00:00+00:00What Advice Would You Give Young Entrepreneurs?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/17/what-advice-would-you-give-young-entrepreneurs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/17/what-advice-would-you-give-young-entrepreneurs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/17/what-advice-would-you-give-young-entrepreneurs/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their starts mowing lawns and selling lemonade. With Girl Scout Cookies season in full swing, our Board of Directors offers some advice for little kids with big business dreams.

 

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]]>advice for kidsbest business ideas for kidsbest business ideas for teensBoard of DirectorsBob ParsonsBusch Frey Mott JankiewiczClint GreenleafDylan LaurenEric RyanGary WhitehillGirl Scout CookiesJulie Jumonvillekidtrepreneurslemonad standsPhil TownRob AdamsRod KurtzTate ChalkTom Skazywhere to buy Girl Scout Cookiesyoung entrepreneursRod Kurtz2011-03-17T19:30:00+00:00Ask Rod, Episode 29: How Can We Boost Revenue?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/08/ask-rod-episode-29-how-can-we-boost-revenue/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/08/ask-rod-episode-29-how-can-we-boost-revenue/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/08/ask-rod-episode-29-how-can-we-boost-revenue/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers tips on creating multiple revenue streams and working from home. Please pardon the outtakes.

 

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]]>Ask Rodboosting revenuecustomer servicegenerating revenuegrowing revenuehome-based businessrevenuerevenue streamsrunning a business at homestarting a business at homeRod Kurtz2011-03-08T18:30:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Bartek Ringwelski and Brian Rothenberg, SkillSlatehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/07/27-million-and-counting-bartek-ringwelski-and-brian-rothenberg/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/07/27-million-and-counting-bartek-ringwelski-and-brian-rothenberg/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/07/27-million-and-counting-bartek-ringwelski-and-brian-rothenberg/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Meet Bartek Ringwelski and Brian Rothenberg, the co-founders of SkillSlate, a New York-based directory that helps people find individual service providers such as handymen, tutors and dog walkers.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbest dog walkersbest handymenbest tutorsBrian RothenbergCragislistdirectoriesdog walkersfinding a handymanhandymenhow to find a handymanonline directoryservice listingsSkillSlatetutorsLauren Drell2011-03-07T15:00:00+00:00Working from Home: A Survival Guidehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/06/working-from-home-a-survival-guide/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/06/working-from-home-a-survival-guide/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/06/working-from-home-a-survival-guide/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Millions of people work from home. And while running a home-based business has only gotten easier, thanks to technology, there are still plenty of challenges. A look at the dos and don'ts.

 

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]]>Business Trendshome officehome-based businesshome-based business tipssetting up a home officesolo entrepreneurstarting a businessstarting a business at homework from homeworking from homeSteve Strauss2011-03-06T16:00:00+00:00Digital Photo Academy's Richard Rabinowitz: Helping America Take Better Snapshotshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Richard Rabinowitz helps thousands of students across the country learn the ins and outs of digital photography -- all from the comfort of his New York apartment.

 

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]]>CanonDigital Photo Academydigital photographydigital photosDPAEntrepreneur SpotlightNikonphoto basicsphoto tipsphotography classesphotography tipsstarting a businessunique business ideasLauren Drell2011-02-27T21:00:00+00:00