Successful entrepreneurs do not know the meaning of resignation. Their lives are comprised of constantly reaching for what others think is not possible. Ruth Ellen Miller was told, "No, it can't be done" too many times when she broached her business idea to more established enterprises in her field. With sheer determination, talent and creativity, she not only prove her … [Read more...] about Ruth Ellen Miller: A Woman Inventor’s Ingenuity and Determination to Succeed
Success Stories: Featured Entrepreneurs
DirtBag Clothing, Inc.: Succeeding in the World of Niche Apparel Market
Clothing and apparel is a cutthroat industry. For small businesses to survive -- and thrive – they need to create products that are emotionalized, authentic and, above all, differentiated. These businesses must be able to differentiate themselves from their direct competitors and establish themselves in consumers’ minds. Though difficult it may be for small businesses … [Read more...] about DirtBag Clothing, Inc.: Succeeding in the World of Niche Apparel Market
How a Work-at-Home Dad Transformed $10,000 into $10 Million
(Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2000. Barry Edwards has sold his company Creative Presentations to Integrated AV Systems, LLC in 1999) Many entrepreneurs start their own companies after seeing potential business opportunities from their employers. Barry Edwards, President of the Louisiana-based Creative Presentation, Inc. saw an unclaimed yet … [Read more...] about How a Work-at-Home Dad Transformed $10,000 into $10 Million
Kathleen Balus: A Woman’s Courage to Rise Above Failure
Article originally published in April 2002 No one says that entrepreneurship is a ticket to sure-fire success: you can either win or lose. The mark of a true entrepreneur, though, is having the courage to rise above failure, and bravely go on. Kathleen Mersmann-Balus stared at bankruptcy in the eye but moved on to rebuild her business and her self-esteem. Today, the company … [Read more...] about Kathleen Balus: A Woman’s Courage to Rise Above Failure
How to Turn a Hobby Web Site into a Business
Note: This article was first published in PowerHomeBiz in May 2002 Majority of the web sites that compose the millions of sites on the Web are operated by enthusiasts and hobbyists. They create web sites to talk about, share, and interact with like-minded individuals regarding their interests and passions. Hence, you have sites about seashells, guardian angels, hamsters, … [Read more...] about How to Turn a Hobby Web Site into a Business
Turning Waste Products into a Successful Business
Successful entrepreneurs possess the ability to think creatively and identify opportunities in their environment. Wendy Newmeyer saw the potential of balsam branches, considered waste products in her husband's logging business, and transformed it to sweet-smelling pillows and other gift items. Her company, Maine Balsam Fir Products http://www.mainebalsam.com based in West … [Read more...] about Turning Waste Products into a Successful Business
Barbara Cash: Entrepreneurship is Having the Courage to Just Do It!
One of the perennial question often asked about entrepreneurship is: Are entrepreneurs born or made? Indeed, there are some people who possess innate, genetic business talents, whose mission in life is to venture on their own to realize personal and financial goals. Those people are born entrepreneurs. Some people, like Barbara Cash of Anchorage, Alaska, are thrust into … [Read more...] about Barbara Cash: Entrepreneurship is Having the Courage to Just Do It!
What Works on the Web? 12 Lessons From Successful Home-based Online Entrepreneurs
The Web has opened a huge opportunity for home-based online entrepreneurs. In fact, there are consumer sites on the Internet, many of which are home-based businesses, that have been quietly counting profits continuously. They may not be the darling of the press, but they have been making substantial profit and revenues to sustain and grow their online businesses. What are … [Read more...] about What Works on the Web? 12 Lessons From Successful Home-based Online Entrepreneurs
Barbara Miller: It’s Never Too Late to Start a Business
(Note: This article was first published on May 8, 2000) It is never too late to become an entrepreneur. While some people start their entrepreneurial endeavors at a young age, others begin late in life, just when traditional conventions dictate that they should retire and take life a little more easily. One thing is sure, though: no matter what age you start, you need to … [Read more...] about Barbara Miller: It’s Never Too Late to Start a Business
A.J. Wasserstein: Success Starts with the Right Choice of Business
(Editor's Note: This article was first published on October 23, 2003. Wasserstein has since sold Archives Management, Inc., renamed as ArchivesOne, after turning it into the third largest records management company in the United States). Winning the entrepreneurial game hinges on several factors. As hundreds of thousands of new businesses are added each year, the odds of … [Read more...] about A.J. Wasserstein: Success Starts with the Right Choice of Business
