Monthly Archives: November 2012

84-Year-Old Knife Maker Turns His Craft into a Business

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Lynne Strang

In the last two years, Bruce Bohrmann’s knife-making hobby has become a full-fledged business. The 84-year-old owner of Yarmouth, Maine-based Bohrmann Knives can thank “Herbie” for the transformation. Herbie is the name given affectionately to Yarmouth’s 217-year-old tree, the largest and oldest elm in New England. After many … Continue reading →

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For Late Blooming Entrepreneurs, Five Reasons to be Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lynne Strang

Tomorrow, millions of Americans will sit down to tables brimming with turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings that make Thanksgiving dinner special. In addition to enjoying a wonderful meal, the focus will be on giving … Continue reading →

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Helping Entrepreneurs and Investors Find Each Other

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Lynne Strang

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might remember Chris Schutte, the Hotdog EZ Bun Steamer inventor whose story appeared here in March. Chris is among the many entrepreneurs who are turning to “crowdfunding,” an online fundraising method that allows … Continue reading →

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Family is Everything for this Entrepreneur

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Lynne Strang

A few years ago, Emily Deane was being bullied at school.  So her mother Julie decided to do something about it. Julie went and found a nearby school that promised a happier environment for her daughter. She wanted her son, Max, to go as well. But it … Continue reading →

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