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A Life Coach’s Fitness Tips for Entrepreneurs

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs A common recommendation for aspiring and new entrepreneurs is to prepare a written business plan. But do they also need a “wellness plan”? According to Patti M. Hudson, the answer is yes. Hudson is the … Continue reading →

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Need Help Hatching Your Business?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

If so, you might want to look for an incubator. Just as the ones for eggs help bring chicks into the world, business incubators help brand new companies survive and grow during the start-up period (when these companies are most vulnerable). Incubation programs come in many shapes … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of War, an Afghan Entrepreneur Thrives

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Mustafa Sadiq knows something about perseverance. You have to when you’re an entrepreneur in Afghanistan. Sadiq is the 47-year-old owner of Kabul-based Omaid Bahar factory, which sells fruit juice concentrate and fresh produce to the health-conscious in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. At the heart of his business … Continue reading →

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How Two Friends Built a Gourmet Licorice Business Together

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs Some of the entertainment industry’s biggest hits have been about enduring friendships.  Like Laverne and Shirley.  Thelma and Louise.  Kate and Allie.  And of course, Lucy and Ethel. Now, meet Elizabeth and Ardith.  They … Continue reading →

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Inventor Strives to Bring the World a Better Hotdog

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs Chris Schutte always wanted to be an inventor.  But he didn’t start pursuing his dream until 2007, when two things happened. The first was a layoff from his corporate job in the home entertainment … Continue reading →

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Basic is Beautiful for Five Guys Franchisee

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs Want to know the secret to entrepreneurial success?   Pick one or two products to offer your customers and do them well.  Really well. Okay, there may be more to it than that.  But not … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneur Moves From Camcorders to Grilled Cheese

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Can a big-time tech entrepreneur make it in the restaurant business?  Jonathan Kaplan thinks so.  The founder of Pure Digital, which created the Flip Video camcorder, has a new startup:  The Melt, a chain of quick-serve grilled cheese restaurants that … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneur Goes Nuts with Snack Startup

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Howie Sher, a 43-year-old former grocer, has a new product with a memorable name:  “What-A-Ya-Nuts?!”  After a soft launch last month, Sher’s snack – which has clusters of almonds, pecans and sunflower seeds and comes in four flavors – is now in about 100 locations, with … Continue reading →

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