Man Turns Stinky Chore Into Business
When Dave left his sales job to start a business doing something that most people consider beneath them, his friends gave him a hard time. He quickly became the envy of his friends though when they saw the freedom and fulfillment that came from being his own boss. Can you think of a way to make money doing something that most people are not willing to do themselves but would pay you to do it for them?
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Stay-at-Home Mom Turns Love of Words into a Business
A stay-at-home mom named Sue is using her talents to inspire others. She has a business that not only allows her to explore her creativity but also gives her the flexible schedule that she needs to be there for her children. Sue simply took something that she enjoyed doing and turned it into a business. What skills and talents do you have that people would pay money for?
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Woman's Product Being Sold All Over the Country
When 31 year old Hamberry ran into complications with ordering a product that she couldn't live without, she set out to create it herself. After months of perfecting the product to be just how she wanted it, she decided to try and sell it. Now her product is being sold in stores all over the country and beyond! Think of something that you cannot live without-it is very possible that other people can't live without it either, and you could turn it into a successful business.
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31-year-old Turns a Setback into a Thriving Business.
When 31-year-old Briony was fired from a well paying accountant job, it opened doors for her to pursue her dream. Instead of taking another accounting job that was guaranteed to pay well, she made a drastic career switch to something that she had never tried before but always wanted to do. She is now running a thriving business doing something that she loves! This article goes to show that we are not limited to doing what we've always done--is there something that you have always wanted to do but didn't have the guts to try it?
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Determined Siblings Find Success in Two Business Ventures
Sisters Kate, Kellie, and Kingsley combined their talents to start not one but two businesses together. Find out how these siblings went the extra mile to keep their businesses going despite the growing opposition they faced. This article goes to show that a little persistence and sacrifice can make all the difference.
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Determined 10-year-old Runs Her Own Business
How do you think most 10-year-olds would try to make money? Doing chores around the house? When fourth-grader Anna came to her parents about a business idea, they were skeptical and hoped the idea would pass. After proving to her parents that she was serious about it, this determined little girl now runs her own business and is impressing her adult clients. When you feel that you are too scared to start a business, just think of 10-year-old Anna and what a little persistence can do.
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Mother Uses Her Home-Based Business to Relax
Molly, mother of two, has found a whole new approach to running a business from her home. Get this- she considers her work to be completely stress free and even a way to relax! After receiving compliments on her creations, she realized that she could make money from doing something that actually relieves her stress. Think of something you enjoy doing that you consider to be an "outlet" for you--it dosn't seem quite so daunting to create a business out of it, does it?
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Man Puts a Unique Twist on Pet Product
We all know that the pet industry can be a profitable market. A man named Larry took a popular pet product and made it into something for humans. His unique product is functional, fashionable, sells for a low cost, and is sure to be selling like hot cakes. This story shows that there are rewards for thinking outside of the box. Think of a product that is already out there; how can you twist it to make it your own?
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29-Year-Old Man Finds Success Through an Unconventional Business
Mathis, a 29-year-old with a steady banking job, had a growing passion to be self-employed. When he made the bold move of leaving his job to start a business with his mother, his friends thought he was crazy. Now Mathis is having the last laugh with a growing business. Find out how the mother-son duo have found success by putting a twist on a common pet service. What kind of business could you start if you decided to stop caring what people thought like Mathis did?
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College Student Drops Out of School to Make Cupcakes
Most people don't have the guts to start their own business. This college student not only started her own business, but she dropped out of school to do it! Find out why this college drop out has no regrets and how she is making money using a talent she discovered only a year ago. This wacky story will show you that taking a risk can really pay off!
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Mother and Daughter Duo Transform a Hobby Into a Business
Imagine being able to make money doing what you are already doing! That's what this mother and daughter did. The dynamic duo found a way to make money from a hobby so that it doesn't even feel like work! Read this article to find out how you can create a successful business doing what you love. Really, can it get any better than that?
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Savy 12-Year-Old Creates Business Idea That Wins an Entrepreneur Contest
12-year-old Jenna came up with a business idea that won her a contest and is on her way to creating a successful business. Instead of coming up with a complicated idea, she simply chose what she was already good at and what people can benefit from. This article will get you thinking how you can bank on your talents to make money. If a 12-year-old girl can start a successful business, so can you.
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Utility Guy Sells His Sauce in Spare Time and Can’t Keep Up With Demand
At the encouragement of his friends and family Derrell has turned his hobby into a successful part-time business. Here’s a great story about starting out with little overhead and then taking things to the next level.
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Michigan Man Goes From Homeless to a 'Pop Culture Icon'
Homeless, divorced, and an alcoholic, life seemed pretty hopeless for a man nicknamed 'Willie the Can Man'. That is until he formed a partnership that gave him hope for his future. Not only did he find a way to make money, but he also found a way to help others in need. If a man as destitute as Wilson Brown can do it, so can you! This unusual story will surely inspire you and get your creative juices flowing.
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Artist Finds a Niche that Helps Expectant and New Mothers
When Susanne was on maternity leave, she knew that there was a better way for her to use her creative talents than at the hospital where she was working. So Susanne used her creative energies to create a very unique studio that she runs from her home.
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Stay-At-Home Mom Finds Success With Coffee
Terri was searching for something she could do to stay home with her two young kids. She discovered this exciting niche and decided to go for it! Her start up cost: $1000. She is more than happy with all the business she is getting. Terri has created quite a local buzz and has grocery stores knocking on her door.
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Ten-Year-Old Starts Successful Accessory Business
Most 10-year-old kids would see $100 cash and see dollar signs in their eyes. But when Jason was offered $100 from a classmate for his business he was quick to turn it down knowing his business was worth far more. Jason’s business success is inspiring kids and out-of-work adults as well.
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Two Friends and Stay-at-Home Moms Enjoy This Hobby Turned Business
After paying hundreds of dollars on this accessory, these friends decided that this was a profitable business.
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Former Teacher Leaves Job For A Dream Business
Everyone was shocked when Adam left a very steady job to pursuit his dream business. Now Adam loves what he does and is the one that is laughing all the way to the bank.
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A Passion for Rockets
Eric and Jerry met while watching a private launching. Pretty soon they were discussing how they could turn this passion into a business endeavor. Now they are having fun that is out of this world.
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An Expectant Mother’s Trip to the Doctors Office = Winning Business
When Kym returned from a routine trip to the doctor’s office her wheels were spinning. After discussing her idea with a friend, the two decided that this was a business opportunity to good to pass up. This is an evergreen type of business that people are always willing to pay money for!
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High School Senior Discovers Business While on Vacation
This young entrepreneur is busy building a unique service business. It’s a service that every homeowner, business owner or even renter can do for themselves but rarely do. They would rather pay him to do it. It is a simple idea with low start-ups costs and could be duplicated in your area!
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Married Couple Discovers A Very Unique Business Model by Accident
Beth and Craig are a happily married couple who are happy not be married to their retail store anymore. They found a unique business model that allows them to spend time with their family. What’s surprising is that they don’t even use the internet.
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Pet Lover Finds a Niche
Jennifer loves being with animals. While attending school she came up with this new spin on a pet business. She has very little overhead, and gets a lot of advertising while doing what she loves.
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Former Waitress Lives Dream
Maria’s hobby has turned into a dream business. While working as a server she was able to create a business with minimal risk and super low start-up costs. Through a smart marketing move she has been able to draw in the traffic she wants. This is a simple way to start a business and could be easily duplicated.
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Teenage Entrepreneur Turns Hobby into Career
While most kids his age are concerned about impressing the opposite sex Matt is concerned with impressing his customers.
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Another Personal Chef Success Story
Nick loves what he does. Not only is he passionate about his business, but he finds it relaxing too. If you love food than this might be the right kind of business for you!
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Mom Stumbles Into Business While Shopping
Petra was browsing a store when she saw a product that she knew she could make better and that people would buy. That determination is what has produced her great success. Not only do her products sell in 7 different countries but she only employs 2 other people not including herself. She does this with little overhead!
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Frustrated Home Owner Seizes Opportunity
Rick was surprised when he found himself in need of a service. He could not believe that something like this wasn’t around yet. You’ll also ask yourself “why didn’t I think of that.” This is a low-start up, no inventory type of business that could easily be run from a spare bedroom.
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From Too Much Crap to Lots of Cash
Thomas wasn’t the only one who was extremely frustrated by this dilemma. How do you stop nature from running its course? While trying to be “green” and “animal friendly” Thomas remembered something that had given him a headache earlier that just might solve his problem...
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Couple Makes $500 A Day From Home
Laurie has turned her passion into a successful business. After a couple of years of building up the business her husband was able to quit his job to join in on the fun. It’s a very simple idea that any animal lover could try. This is a low tech, no Internet kind of business with very little start-up costs.
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Flustered Texas Mom Who Got An Idea For A Money Making Gadget While Walking the Mall
Gail was frustrated and desperate to find a solution to her problem. She knew that other mothers out there had the same problem she did. When she couldn’t find what she was looking for she got busy. Gail is now living her dream!
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Queetles: Entrepreneur Gives Back to Kids
It would be easy to forget an experience that happened 30 years ago, but not for Lorenza. He’ll never forget the kids who helped comfort him while getting through an ordeal. As a result he invented this product to help comfort other children going through tough times.
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Ski Bum Creates a Unique "Experience" Business
This hobby turned business is something this ski bum can be passionate about. He gets to do what he loves and get paid for it!
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Bad Cooks Kids Sell 12,000 Jars of Her Sauce
Mrs. Perlstein had absolutely no experience in the kitchen. After a family tragedy, she became desperate and came up with this product. Her unusual and delicious product has received the attention of gourmet food stores around the nation.
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21-Year-Old College Student Grosses 40K Running Business In His Spare Time
John isn't at all worried about paying for college books. This young entrepreneur keeps very busy going to school and running his business part time. There is no internet involved or products to manage either.
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$5 Million a Year In Doggy Biscuits
As a concerned pet owner Melton was in a desperate situation. Her newly acquired family pet couldn't eat anything on the market. Instead of getting rid of the pet, she got creative and is now laughing all the way to the bank!
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Surfer Turns Hobby Into a Thriving Business
Surfer turns his love of surfing into a successful business. He has learned it isn't rocket science making money doing things that you love!
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Flat Broke College Freshman Turns Discarded Bottles Into Financial Independence
A desperate family situation fueled the fire for this young man to create financial success while in college. He did it without using the internet, or any start up cash!
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25-Year-Old Entrepreneur Sells 200,000 of His Product in the First Month Without Marketing!
This young entrepreneur can barely keep up with the demand. His product is so simple and effective, you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself.
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$2.5 Million in Gross Revenue Helping Desperate Parents
Maria's family and friends thought she was completely crazy for starting this type of business... but who it having the last laugh now?
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$2,000,000 in Sales by Going Against the Flow
Mike chose to follow his dream and left the high-tech world to start a low-tech business he loves. Not only is he making $, but he loves going to work! You could turn your interests into a thriving business too.
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12-Year-Old Veteran Entrepreneur
While most kids are busy playing video games or riding skateboards, Johnny is busy with his business aspirations. Not only does he have an eye for opportunity but he has the smarts to make money! Learn how simple some of his ideas are and how opportunities can be found all around you.
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The Scoop
Here's business where there is always a demand, no products to sell, and very low start-up costs. It could easily be done in your spare time. And people GLADLY pay you to do it!
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Never Too Late
While vacationing with his wife in San Francisco, Henry got an idea to create a better product than what he found being sold on Fisher Man's Wharf. Not only was he extremely successful (millionare) but he decided to attempt this at age 70!
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Married Couple Start a Successful Pet Business
Phil and Tracy were tired or working for other people so they decided start their own business. The couple now enjoys flexible hours and freedom that their business offers. And they now have four employees working for them.
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Faking Out Your Boss
Here’s a story that employees will love and employers will love to hate.
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Stay-At-Home-Mom Enjoys Helping Children Play While Making Money
Loretta wanted a way to break up her day while being able to stay at home with her kids. She came up with this fun business idea.
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Busy Lifestyles = Great Business Opportunity
You won't believe what some people are willing to pay others to do! Here's a little known business opportunity that could work in your area. It's simple to start with little to no overhead. . .
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Combining Passion with Profit
Here's a home business that is super easy to start, has virtually no overhead or start-up costs. You won't believe how fun and profitable this type of business can be!
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Disabled Man Enjoys His Thriving Home Business
Rick, due to his physical limiations, has had to come up with some pretty innovative ways to overcome some challenges.
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Hobby Turned Business Grosses $3,000,000
Dawn began this hobby after being talked into it by her kids! Now the whole family is smiling as a new passion turns profit$. This business involves no products and no inventory. There are no parties to plan, MLM. Dawn—undeterred by competition found a unique to stand out from the crowd and it’s working . . .
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Female Business Owner Aims to Help Women Feel Comfortable in an Awkward Situation
Denise like so many of us became bored with her career. So she used these steps to find something she really likes doing now. It has nothing to do with the Internet, door-to-door selling or mail-order. She is her own boss! And what's even better is it is a career that she finds very rewarding.
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High School Grad Grosses 60K His First Year Selling A Piece of Paper
Here’s a golden business idea that was started by a teenager. It’s a simple model that could be done in your area. Very little overhead needed- can be run from spare room. No Internet or employees necessary!
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Yet Another Crazy Pet Product!
Sometimes really great business ideas are just stumbled upon as this example shows. . . .
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Bored Husband Creates 5 Million Dollar Business
Being bored out of your mind might have some benefits! Darrell came up with this product while bored stiff at a company party. Darrell was surprised that there wasn't an item like this on the market already. This is a definate "why didn't I think of that?" story.
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Stay-At-Home Mom Finds Success with Home-Based Business
Soli had a problem. Like a lot of new moms she wanted to stay home with her son. Through determination and creativity she started a home business that allowed her to make serious $ and be home with her son. Not only that, but she is helping others who want to do the same thing...
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Winning Without Traditional Marketing “Heart Attack Grill”
Jon doesn't care that people are telling other people not to come to his grill. In fact, he welcomes the controvery...
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Young Biking Enthusiast Turns Entrepreneur
Brady had never thought of himself as being an entrepreneur. But now, he is enjoying a business that is very fun and profitable.
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Mother-of-Two Carves a Niche In a Highly Competitive Market
This very frustrated mom turned her bad experience into something much better, a business opportunity. This low-tech and family friendly approach to a very "traditional" business is thinking out of the box...
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Selling What People Can Already Get for Free?
Here's something that people are willing to pay you money for when they can already it for free. This latest wacky idea just goes to show you, that the possibilities are endless...
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Niche Market =Large Possibilites
Here is a little known market that is just bursting with possibilities. It has nothing to do with selling candles, make-up or jewelry from a catalog!
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Saggy Bottoms Creates Million Dollar Business
Amanda is enjoying life more than ever. Her unique products grossed $1,000,000 its first year! This amazing woman shows you that it is never to late to find something you are passionate about.
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Golden Slice
This guy is doing something that has never been done before to make his product stand out from the crowd. Could you do something similar?
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Nutty Idea Creates Successful Business
Chuck's friends thought he was nuts for leaving his successful telecommunications business to start this very "non-tech" type of business. . .
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Pet Owner's Frustration Creates Successful Business
Lina noticed her that her beloved pet didn't like what he was experiencing at this common type of pet business. But instead of just whining and complaining, she got busy and re-created a unique type of business to solve this problem for her pet and others all over. This unique and highly visable business is catching on very quickly . . .
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14-Year-Old On His Way to His First Million
Fraser's hobby has now turned into a very profitable business. What started out as a small weekend business has people talking and buying his product from all over the globe.
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How Many Days Ago?
2 Women Gross Millions with Invention: Their product has been awarded “Best New Household Product of 2007” by Good Housekeeping beating out other industry giants. Sells skyrocketed when they were recently featured on Oprah. You’ll wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that first?”
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Stay-at-Home-Mom Does $3,000 in Sales per Month
Karen has almost no overhead, no employees and spends very little time working on her business. Her specialized business targets an ever-ready group of consumers. It isn’t some lame MLM scheme, party plan or door-to-door selling. This smart idea of hers allowed her leave her job and say home with her kids.
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Maya's Success
Maya knew her chances for success were good when her co-workers started shelling out cash at lunch time. What started out as a hobby that was passed down to her from her dad, now has her bringing home 85K a year. And yes-- she no longer has co-workers, she's her own boss!
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Turning Writing into Cash
You won’t believe how profitable this business is and how this writer has tapped into a high-end market. It takes very little money to start something like this up. It’s simple to run. No employees or overhead needed. It could be run from a spare bedroom.
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21-Year-Old Creates Successful Product with Mom's Recipe
Jonathon, a young and tenacious entrepreneur, is successfully launching his product line. What would normally take $250,000 to create, Jonathon has done with his own savings of $10,000. His product all started in his mom’s kitchen and is currently in over 1,000 stores. His unique marketing strategy uses no mail-order, MLM, high overhead, or websites.
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Farms Open Doors to Tourists
Here's a new spin on an industry that goes way back . . .
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Christmas Decorator
This seasonal business is mostly fun and some extra money too.
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Specialty Businesses: Helping Others While Enjoying Your Work
When this unique business opportunity came knocking, new business owner opened the door.
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How to Sell 1 Million Products Your First Year Without Advertising
This is an interesting case study about a very popular game. Read about this amazing marketing success story.
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A Passion for Art
Learn how this artist has found success selling one of her pieces. She's enjoying silver success after years of challenges.
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Top Dog
This former electronics salesman broke up a fight between two dogs and ended up with a new business. . . .
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Serving Gourmet Food in Your Kitchen
Meet these women who changed careers after 20 years in the work force. Life never tasted so good for these ladies and their clients.
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Self-Made Experts: Dating Coaches
These coaches show us that experience, research and determination can be what it takes to be a successful coach.
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Couple Creates a Business from a Hobby
It started out as a hobby, but now is a thriving business where the whole family is involved. This story goes to show you that hand-crafted products are still in demand and lucrative.
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Giving the Gift of Courage
Woman gives a co-worker a gift and ends up with a business she's proud of. Learn about this creative and feel good business. . . .
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A New Spin on Towing
After a frustrating experience when their car broke down, this couple came up with this simple and successful spin on an old business. After reading this, you'll say "Why didn't I think of that?"
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Horsing Around in the Kitchen
Here is a case study of a woman who left her job of 9 years to follow her dream of having her own business. Learn from her mistakes and what makes her business tick . . .
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Girly Girlz
Cindy came up with this niche business idea after spending the afternoon with her 3-year-old daughter. Now she is a successful business owner with franchises of her business popping up everywhere.
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Getting Paid to Create Mischief
This business is surprizing others by doing the modern equivlant of toilet papering a house.
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Fish Fantasy
What started out as a hobby for this man became his passion and his business.
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Chocolate Lounges
It's a place to hang out with friends while enjoy America's favorite sweet. Will a lounge be coming to your neighborhood?
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Personal Chef
Meet personal chef Cheryl Mochau. She'll bring a home cooked dinner to your kitchen table. Learn all about this growing market
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Money Making Garbage Eaters
Meet the couple whose invention can help others bring in $15,000 extra income their backyards.
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Making Money Teaching Others How to Build Their Own Boats
Meet Ken Hankinson who has a passion for designing boats. Learn about how much fun he has helping others build their dream boats while he sits in his home office.
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Retired Couple Stumble into a Business Using Barn Wood
Retired couple starts business by selling birdhouses made from 100-year-old barn wood. Learn how it all started and how much fun they are having making money with their hobby.
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25-year-old Entrepreneur's Company does $250,000 in Sales by Selling Trash
Learn about his zero start up costs and how he didn't have to borrow a cent to start his creative business using scraps to create a clothing line!
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Make Money While Being at a Party
If you are creative and have a fun flair you might want to consider launching one of the following businesses. It's just like going to a party only you get paid to be there. Read and learn from people who are doing it successfully.
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You Make Money While Pet Owners Do All the Work
It all started with one woman who wanted to have a self service dog wash for pet owners. Now shops are popping up all over the country. Learn about this unique business . . . .
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Learn How this Woman Takes Old Lace and Turns it into a Unique Business
When Lynn Haasch goes looking for material for her craft, she snubs the perfect samples and seeks out the discarded, stained, or flawed bits.
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How a Retired Couple Turned Their Love of Animals into a Thriving Business!
For many years when friends and family would go out of town, Pam and Bob Lockhart would take care of their pets, simply out of love for the animals.
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Selling Counter Culture
How this 25-year-old's business selling tasteless and shocking counter culture products is finding a market to the dismay of others.
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Learn How This Colorado Mom Turned Rude Drivers Into a Growing Business
Maggie found that rude drivers were making it hard for her 16 year old to learn to drive. Learn how she turned her simple but effective solution into a growing business and the marketing mistakes she made along the way
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How This Couple Makes Money With a Very Unusual Farm!
Find out all about this couple's unique "quiet" farm. You won't believe the crop that earns them cash...
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