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/Made in the USA: When the Beach Beckonshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/made-in-the-usa-when-the-beach-beckons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/made-in-the-usa-when-the-beach-beckons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/made-in-the-usa-when-the-beach-beckons/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

For generations, entrepreneurs have found inspiration at the beach. A look at how today's business beach bums are putting their own spin on products designed to improve our annual summer exodus.

 

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]]>beach businessbeach entrepreneursCape Cod Beach Chair CompanyMade in the USApaperfeetShade Wagonstarting a businesssummer travelunique business ideasGeoff Williams2011-07-01T13:30:00+00:00Made in the USA: Doughnuts with an Edgehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/made-in-the-usa-doughnuts-with-an-edge/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/made-in-the-usa-doughnuts-with-an-edge/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/made-in-the-usa-doughnuts-with-an-edge/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

From organic offerings to creme brulee crullers, independent doughnut shops are reinventing the breakfast favorite and giving the likes of Dunkin' Donuts a run for their money.

 

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]]>best donut shopsbest donutsdonut franchisesdonut shopsdonutsDoughnut PlantdoughnutsDunkin DonutsKrispy KremeMade in the USAMighty O DonutsPsycho Donutsstarting a businessTim Hortonsunique business ideasLaura Tiffany2011-02-22T15:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: The End of 'One Size Fits All'http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/17/made-in-the-usa-the-end-of-one-size-fits-all/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/17/made-in-the-usa-the-end-of-one-size-fits-all/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/17/made-in-the-usa-the-end-of-one-size-fits-all/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Thanks to the Web and manufacturing technology, consumers can now customize virtually anything -- from dress shirts to cereal. A look at the innovative startups that are quite literally giving the people what they want.

 

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]]>Blank LabelChocricustomcustomizationDNA11inventionsKidlandiaMade in the USAmass customizationMe GojiPerfume StudioShirtsMyWaystarting a businessstartupsunique business ideasVilly CustomsLauren Drell2011-02-17T13:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: The Weight-Loss Industry Makes Huge Gainshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/made-in-the-usa-the-weight-loss-industry-makes-huge-gains/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/made-in-the-usa-the-weight-loss-industry-makes-huge-gains/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/made-in-the-usa-the-weight-loss-industry-makes-huge-gains/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Kim Bensen embarked on a journey to lose more than 200 pounds -- and found the idea for a successful business along the way. She's one of many entrepreneurs helping make a dent in America's obesity crisis.

 

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]]>Biggest Loserhow to lose weightJenny CraigKim BensenKim Bensen EnterprisesMade in the USANiyoginNutrisystemstarting a businessSupreme 90 Dayunique business ideasweight lossweight loss plansweight loss programsweight loss tipsWeight WatchersGeoff Williams2011-02-16T19:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: From Trekkies to Pet Lovers, an Online Dating Site for Everyonehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/10/made-in-the-usa-from-trekkies-to-pet-lovers-an-online-dating-s/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/10/made-in-the-usa-from-trekkies-to-pet-lovers-an-online-dating-s/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/10/made-in-the-usa-from-trekkies-to-pet-lovers-an-online-dating-s/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Turns out, love can be lucrative. As the online dating industry continues to grow, entrepreneurs have found success with increasingly niche sites.

 

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]]>best dating sitesbest online dating sitesDate My PetFounderDatingJessica AlterMade in the USAMatch.comMichael Carteronline datingonline dating sitesPassions NetworkRobert YauSaar GurTrek PassionsJulia L. Rogers2011-02-10T17:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: Briefs, Bras, Billionshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/13/made-in-the-usa-briefs-bras-billions/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/13/made-in-the-usa-briefs-bras-billions/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/13/made-in-the-usa-briefs-bras-billions/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

With high-end undershirts, "spare panties" that fold up to the size of a pack of gum and other specialty products, underwear entrepreneurs are cashing in on an estimated $30 billion industry.

 

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]]>best undershirtsBody Naturalsbra businesslingerie businessMade in the USASew SisterSPairzTom PattersonTommy Johnundershirtsunderwearunderwear businessunique business ideasGeoff Williams2011-01-13T19:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: Celebrating Whiskey, the 'Water of Life'http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/23/made-in-the-usa-celebrating-whiskey-the-water-of-life/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/23/made-in-the-usa-celebrating-whiskey-the-water-of-life/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/23/made-in-the-usa-celebrating-whiskey-the-water-of-life/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

The American whiskey industry, which dates back to colonial times, is flourishing today. A look at some of the small distilleries that would make even Mark Twain proud.

 

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]]>American Distillery InstitutebourbonClear Creek DistilleryKentucky bourbonKings County DistilleryMade in the USAMcCarthys Single MaltPappy Van Winkleunique business ideaswhiskeywhiskey distillerieswhiskey makersPatrick Sauer2010-11-23T23:45:00+00:00Why We Still Make It in the USAhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/31/why-we-still-make-it-in-the-usa/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/31/why-we-still-make-it-in-the-usa/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/31/why-we-still-make-it-in-the-usa/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

From baseball gloves to bikinis, plenty of American companies manufacture products right here at home.

 

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]]>American ApparelAmerican Apparel bankruptcyAmerican manfuacturingDov CharneyL.L. BeanMade in the USAmanufacturingNokonaNokona glovesSawyer SparksSoy-Yer DoughStillMadeinUSA.comtrade deficitU.S. manufacturingLauren Drell2010-08-31T17:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: Why July 4th Is Good for Businesshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/01/made-in-the-usa-why-july-4th-is-good-for-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/01/made-in-the-usa-why-july-4th-is-good-for-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/01/made-in-the-usa-why-july-4th-is-good-for-business/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Selling everything from flags to fireworks, many entrepreneurs have found their American Dreams by celebrating America. And there's no bigger payday than July 4th.

 

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]]>AmericaAmerican DreamAmerican flagAmericanFlags.combusiness opportunitiesCreative Balloons ManufacturingMade in the USAstarting a businessT.N. Dickinsonswhere to buy an American flagwitch hazelGeoff Williams2010-07-01T20:00:00+00:00With iPhone 4 and iOS 4, Entrepreneurs See Big Opportunityhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/21/with-iphone-4-and-ios-4-entrepreneurs-see-big-opportunity/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/21/with-iphone-4-and-ios-4-entrepreneurs-see-big-opportunity/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/21/with-iphone-4-and-ios-4-entrepreneurs-see-big-opportunity/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

Consider it the iPhone stimulus. The release of the iPhone 4 and iOS 4 operating system could mean big bucks for small accessory and app makers -- some of which make their gear right here in the United States.

 

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]]>App StoreAppleApple iPhoneappsiOS 4iOS 4 release dateios 4 tipsiPhoneiPhone 4iPhone 4 release dateiPhone appsiPhone casesiPhone OS 4iphone os4 release dateMade in the USAmobileOS 4os4 tipsSteve JobsAmanda Kooser2010-06-21T11:30:00+00:00Made in the USA: The Toilet Goes High Techhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/13/made-in-the-usa-the-toilet-goes-high-tech/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/13/made-in-the-usa-the-toilet-goes-high-tech/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/13/made-in-the-usa-the-toilet-goes-high-tech/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

From toilet-sink hybrids to fish-tank flushers, entrepreneurs are putting a new spin on the common household toilet.

 

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]]>AquaOne TechnologiesFish n Flushgreengreen technologyhigh tech toilethigh tech toiletsMade in the USAnew toiletsinkSinkPositiveunique business ideasPatrick Sauer2010-06-13T21:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: America's Pastimehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/18/made-in-the-usa-americas-pastime/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/18/made-in-the-usa-americas-pastime/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/18/made-in-the-usa-americas-pastime/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

From collectible baseballs to mascot costumes, many of the products that make America's pastime great are made by entrepreneurs -- right here in America.

 

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]]>Americas pastimebaseballBergino BaseballsDakota Natural FoodsMade in AmericaMade in the USAMajor League BaseballmanufacturingmascotsMilwaukee BrewersNokona Athletic GoodsOlympus Flag Bannerunique business ideasPatrick Sauer2010-05-18T21:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: The Anti-Starbucks Revolutionhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/12/made-in-the-usa-the-anti-starbucks-revolution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/12/made-in-the-usa-the-anti-starbucks-revolution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/12/made-in-the-usa-the-anti-starbucks-revolution/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Independent coffee artisans-turned-entrepreneurs have found success by offering an alternative to the big national chains.

 

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