Monthly Archives: February 2011

Boomers Considering Franchises Need to do Their Homework

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lynne Strang

Franchise ownership is up among baby boomers interested in supplementing their retirement or going out on their own, according to this article  by Catey Hill in SmartMoney.   While many experts say franchises are less risky, there’s nothing easy about owning one.  Just like any startup, … Continue reading →

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From Groceries to Garden Ponds: John Olson’s Journey

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs John Olson is an inspiration for closet entrepreneurs who dream of turning a hobby into a multi-million dollar business.  Olson, 46, is the CEO of Graystone Industries, a pond and fountain supplies distributor and … Continue reading →

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Gene Simmons’ Tips for Success

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Lynne Strang

While “entrepreneur” may not be the first word that comes to mind when describing Gene Simmons, the 61-year-old rock star has done pretty well  leveraging the KISS rock music band into a money-making marketing and merchandising machine.  As reported in this … Continue reading →

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For Patemm’s Grace Welch, Change Brings Opportunities

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs Seven years ago, Grace Welch was talking with her sister about starting a business as she changed her baby daughter’s diaper.  Then something happened that changed Welch’s life as well.    Snapping orders to … Continue reading →

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Connections Drive Success for Auto Finance Entrepreneur

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs While a number of factors can determine a company’s success, two that matter most are connections and insight.  Recognizing their importance, one entrepreneur has brought them together to form a consulting practice that serves … Continue reading →

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Why Multitasking Isn’t a Great Way to do Business

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lynne Strang

Given all the things they have to do, many entrepreneurs like to multitask, thinking it saves time.  The problem is that it doesn’t work, writes consultant Mark Evans in a column appearing in The Globe and Mail.   The solution, he says, is singletasking, which allows you to focus … Continue reading →

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Great Harvest Franchise Owner Reaps Success Through Hard Work

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs Bonnie Alton is the owner of a Great Harvest Bread Company franchise in St. Paul, Minn.  In 1994, she left a career in legal marketing to join the franchise as an operating partner.  In 1998, … Continue reading →

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What do Bruce Springsteen and Steve Jobs Have in Common?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Lynne Strang

The answer:  the “boss” and Apple’s boss share the same entrepreneurial principles, according to a post by communications coach Carmine Gallo appearing on Forbes.com.  Among these principles: do what you love, put a dent in the universe, obsess over the customer experience and eliminate the clutter.  Read the … Continue reading →

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