Featured Entrepreneur: Big Dipper Candles

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Carmine Guido of Big Dipper Candles. When and why did you start your business? I bought my business in 2006 from an [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Pangea Handmade

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Angie Haugland of Pangea Handmade. What do you love about being an entrepreneur? I love being able to make my own [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Freshie & Zero

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Beth “Freshie” Lawrence of Freshie & Zero. Describe your business in 20 words or less. I have a handmade jewelry company. [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: GoGo Green Garden

Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Amy Pennington of GoGo Green Garden. What do you love about being an entrepreneur? I love being my own boss. I [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Summer House Natural Soaps

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Ann Miller of Summer House Natural Soaps. When and why did you start your business? I started Summer House Natural Soaps when my [...]

Branding 101: 5 Essentials for Building a Strong Brand

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You had a great idea, so you turned it into an even better, unique product. You thought of a clever name, put the product in a sharp-looking package, and created a logo and tagline. Now, you’re sure your brand is ready to go… Not so fast. The visual representation of your product or service is [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Lock-itz

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Chris of Lock-itz. When and why did you start your business? March 2011. Lock-itz came around during a creative brainstorming idea [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Maruca Design

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Angela Schuster of  Maruca Designs. When and why did you start your business? Rex Maruca started Maruca Design in 1993 while [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Jack’s Harvest

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each weekend we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Heather Schoenrock of Jack’s Harvest. When and why did you start your business? In 2006, my son was born and [...]

Featured Entrepreneur: Judy Sall Originals

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each weekend we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream. Today’s entrepreneur is Judy of Judy Sall Originals. When and why did you start your business? I love doing creative things, and decided [...]