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Boogie Wipes
Boogie Wipes

Boogie Wipes: For These Moms, Necessity Really Is the Mother of Invention

4/14/11 at 8:30 PM

With six kids between them, Julie Pickens and Mindee Doney know a thing or two about runny noses. Together, they developed Boogie Wipes -- expected to bring in $10 million this year. Continue Reading

Bob Williamson
Bob Williamson

My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation

3/14/11 at 6:00 PM

How an alcoholic, drug-addicted homeless drifter turned to God, turned his life around -- and went on to start several multimillion-dollar companies. Continue Reading

Adelaida Sofia Roa, Villy Customs
Adelaida Sofia Roa, Villy Customs

Villy Customs' Fleetwood Hicks: Cruising to Success, On Two Wheels

3/07/11 at 10:30 PM

With thousands of possible combinations, including add-ons like Swarovski crystals, Villy Customs lets bike enthusiasts design their own cruisers. Continue Reading

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Digital Photo Academy's Richard Rabinowitz: Helping America Take Better Snapshots

2/27/11 at 9:00 PM

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. Continue Reading

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AP

My First Million: Jim McCann, 1-800-FLOWERS.com

2/24/11 at 5:00 PM

Jim McCann began with a single flower shop on New York's Upper East Side. By embracing technology in a historically low-tech industry -- first 800 calling, then the Web -- he transformed it into a global flower empire. Continue Reading

Omhu
Omhu

Omhu: Bringing Style to Senior Citizens

2/23/11 at 2:00 PM

We all have to get older. But our golden years don't have to be boring. That's why Rie Nørregaard, Susy Korb and Susan Towers started Omhu, a company that sells fashionable canes, walkers and other living aids. Continue Reading

Psycho Donuts
Psycho Donuts

Made in the USA: Doughnuts with an Edge

2/22/11 at 3:00 PM

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. Continue Reading

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DNA11

Made in the USA: The End of 'One Size Fits All'

2/17/11 at 1:00 PM

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. Continue Reading

Kim Bensen Enterprises
Kim Bensen Enterprises

Made in the USA: The Weight-Loss Industry Makes Huge Gains

2/16/11 at 7:00 PM

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. Continue Reading

Treesje
Treesje

Treesje's Laura Darrah and Sheila Nazarian: From Bridesmaids to Business Partners

2/15/11 at 5:00 PM

Laura Darrah and Sheila Nazarian met at a mutual friend's wedding and discovered a mutual love of fashion. Today, their line of handbags can be found on the arms of Heidi Klum, Lauren Conrad and other celebrities. Continue Reading

Harpo Productions
Harpo Productions

My First Million: Sara Blakely, Spanx

2/13/11 at 11:00 PM

Sara Blakely took a homemade solution to an everyday problem -- cutting the feet off her pantyhose, to help women look shapelier -- and created Spanx, a multimillion-dollar international apparel phenomenon. Continue Reading

Pampered Passions
Pampered Passions

Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie's Alicia and John Vargo: Balancing Passion with a Passion for Business

2/13/11 at 8:00 PM

Like many couples, Alicia and John Vargo met online, fell in love and tied the knot. Only difference? They also started a successful business along the way. Continue Reading

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Made in the USA: From Trekkies to Pet Lovers, an Online Dating Site for Everyone

2/10/11 at 5:00 PM

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

AOL
AOL

JackThreads' Jason Ross: How a Kid from Ohio Took the Fashion World by Storm

2/08/11 at 5:30 PM

Just a few years out of college, Ross took a bank loan and a business plan and created flash-sale shopping site for guys that now brings in millions. Continue Reading

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Packers vs. Steelers: Battle of the Bar Owners

2/05/11 at 6:00 PM

The proprietors of two watering holes in Green Bay and Pittsburgh share stories about life behind the bar, their predictions for the big game and why Super Bowl Sunday is good for business no matter who wins. Continue Reading

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