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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

Lafco
Lafco

Lafco's Jon Bresler: One of Oprah's 'Favorites'

11/22/10 at 2:00 PM

Almost every small-business owner dreams of earning a spot on Oprah's coveted "favorite things" list. Jon Bresler, the owner of Lafco, a high-end candle and soap company, has managed to pull it off twice. Continue Reading

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AP

For Small Brands, Oprah's 'Favorite Things' Can Mean Big Business

11/19/10 at 7:00 PM

Oprah Winfrey's annual "favorite things" list, which was announced today, often turns the products featured into national bestsellers overnight. Continue Reading

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