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Oddest Businesses
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There are some businesses that make you scratch your head in confusion and wonder how they ever got off the ground. Whether they're strange or silly, share your stories of the oddest businesses you've ever seen.
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Trader Joe's Entrepreneurs Have the Right Idea: Be a Part of Someone Else's Brand
posted: 6 DAYS 3 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup
Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati's business wouldn't exist without the popular national grocery store Trader Joe's, and yet they don't own stock in the business, and they aren't paid spokespersons. They have absolutely no affiliation with the company, in fact. And yet their livelihood is entirely dependent on people's love for Trader Joe's. Confused yet? Click to take a peek at their unique business model.
Sometimes Mompreneuers Have to Be More Mom than Preneuer
posted: 15 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Small Business, Startup, Molly
It's true that a business is like a baby -- unless you're an entrepreneur who actually has children. Then you start to realize quickly that during all those years you ran a business and kept referring to it as your baby, you didn't know what the heck you were talking about.
Managing Cash Flow
posted: 22 DAYS 6 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup, Wes
At times in business, the difference between what you want and what you need comes down to cost/benefit analysis and prioritization. The actions you take now affect where your business will be later on. Should you invest in definite, short-term gains or long-term potential?
Saying Yes to Help
posted: 44 DAYS 3 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup, Molly
While I'd love to hire full time or even part time help, I just can't afford it. So when someone offers to help with anything -- anything at all -- I happily accept.
Retired Seabee Bringing Style to the Soldiers
posted: 47 DAYS 17 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup
In the midst of his nine year stint in the military, Michael Hyacinthe, a Navy Seabee, came home on leave from an 18-month stint in Iceland, and he realized that he was out of the loop, fashion-wise. So he had a business idea.
Entrepreneur Draws Her Own Path
posted: 51 DAYS 1 HOUR AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup
Many artists live in poverty and squalor. Joanna Alberti is aiming for a more upscale address. She could have gone that route, but Alberti, who grew up wanting to be an artist, is combining her love for doodling with an up-and-coming business.
Curb Your Spending Now to Allow for More Cash Flow Later
posted: 51 DAYS 5 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup, Wendy
Every news outlet and publication is touting save save save, so this message should not be new to many of you. But, when it comes to starting a small business, every spare dime matters.
Protecting Your Idea
posted: 63 DAYS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Startup, Molly
I've gotten many inquiries from people who tell me that they too have an idea but don't know where to start. I was there. When I first started to pursue the Bibs and Match idea, I was so excited, but at the same time, was afraid to tell people (except for my trusted family and best friends of course). I worried that people would steal my idea.