Monthly Archives: June 2011

Five Daily Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Lynne Strang

Successful entrepreneurs often rely on small daily habits and routines in their business and personal lives to keep the needle on their business moving in the right direction, writes Elaine Pofeldt, an independent journalist and editorial consultant, in a recent post … Continue reading →

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84-Year-Old Inventor Strikes Gold with Word Game

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Lynne Strang

After around 40 failed inventions, George Weiss, an 84-year-old wallpaper hanger from Brooklyn, NY, has finally hit it big, reports the NYDailyNews.com.  Dabble, Weiss’ new word game, is in 42 stores nationwide and just won the 2011 Game of the Year Award from Creative Child … Continue reading →

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A Passion for Fashion Moves Fore-ward

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs It’s a good thing Annie Margulis couldn’t find golf shorts that fit. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have needed to design her own – and her company might not have been born. Margulis, 55, is the … Continue reading →

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Summer Vacation Only a Dream for Many Entrepreneurs

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Lynne Strang

As summer vacation season kicks into gear, many of those in business for themselves will only dream of beaches and docks, for delayed, abbreviated or missed time off is one of the prices many entrepreneurs pay for owning a business, writes Catherine Mulroney … Continue reading →

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Study Compares Older, Younger Business Owners

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Lynne Strang

Age has a lot to do with small business owners’ economic and business attitudes as well as their brand preferences, finds a new survey by The Business Journals. Each year, the Business Journals survey approximately 2,200 owners and top executives of small … Continue reading →

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What Lenders Look for in a Business Startup

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Lynne Strang

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur who needs funding, here’s a bit of good news:  there are lenders willing to make startup loans, especially if the Small Business Administration (SBA) backs up part of it.  However, you must be an effective communicator who can explain why and how your … Continue reading →

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