Archive for March, 2009
Sharon Applegate of Food Fun Nutrition Cards
As a nutrition consultant for a public school district, Sharon Applegate knew that developing healthy eating habits at an early age is critical to lifelong success. She also discovered a lack of fun, affordable education products to help spread the word. So in 2005, she decided to invent something herself. The result – Food Fun [...]
Cristy Clarke of TableTopics
Have you ever gone to a cocktail party, only to wish the conversation could have moved beyond the same old small talk? Do you crave more meaningful conversations around the family dinner table? If so, then TableTopics™ is just for you. Created by mom entrepreneur Cristy Clarke, the cards are printed with interesting and thought-provoking [...]
Count Me In Promotes Million-Dollar Women’s Businesses
You’ve made the decision and taken the plunge to start your own business. You are now realizing how much there is to know and how much there is to do. Take a deep breath and step back. You are not alone. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, leading national not-for-profit provider of micro loans [...]
Mary Drolet of Club Libby Lu
In 2000, Mary Drolet founded Club Libby Lu, an experiential specialty retailer that caters to tween girls ages 6 through 12. Together with two partners, she created an interactive, unique shopping and play experience that has grown to 93 stores nationwide. Saks, Incorporated, acquired Club Libby Lu in 2003, leaving Drolet at the helm. The [...]
Jennifer Curtin and Maureen Herrmann of Ageless Remedies
Jennifer Curtin and Maureen Herrmann met in college – and now, years later, are co-presidents of a fast-growing franchise-based company, Ageless Remedies. Ageless Remedies retail stores provide skincare products and services to promote smooth, healthy skin from head-to-toe in a one-stop shop. The store environment is clinical but relaxing; with an extensive apothecary of skincare [...]
Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan make philanthropy a major focus of doing business
Lily Kanter was the owner of a baby boutique when a chance meeting brought her together with Serena Dugan, a textile designer and artist, in 2003. Eight months later, they released their first nursery collections – beautiful designs that combine simplicity and sophistication for today’s households. Since then, their offerings have grown significantly, and they’ve [...]
The 3 Rules for Dressing for TV
Over the last few years my business has put me in the media, front and center. (Imagine my trepidation when one of the first of my media appearances EVER was on the Today show with Katie Couric.) I’ve learned a lot since that first experience, with appearances on shows ranging from Good Morning America to [...]
Lose Small Luxuries to Gain Big Bucks
Starting a new business can mean a long-time dream come true. And if you’re in the process of launching, you’ve probably learned how costs add up quickly and how many expenses pop up unexpectedly along the way. Plans to buy a new computer? Thwarted. That top-of-the-line BlackBerry? Downsized. Class A office space? A home office [...]
Ask Tamara: Balancing Business & Family
Dear Tamara, How do you balance running a business and being a mom? – Meredith, Rye, NY Dear Meredith, No matter where a mom works, finding balance seems to be the million-dollar question these days. But starting and running a business presents an additional set of challenges — there is more risk, so you are [...]
In Times Like These, the Key Word Is ‘Negotiate’!
These are difficult times for everyone. What action can you take right now to help your finances? One key strategy: negotiate. I’m not just referring to the typical “negotiated” purchases, like houses and cars. Now is a good time to look at other purchases as opportunities to negotiate. Yes, it can initially be a little [...]
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