While many people dream of opening their own business and are constantly on the lookout for opportunities, Poppy Treffry was not one of them. Ms Treffry earned a degree in textiles and subsequently volunteered with craftswomen in Central America. While she was inspired by these budding entrepreneurs, she returned to the UK without any plans [...]
Sometimes people working in a particular industry have a perspective from whence it is easy to identify unfilled niches. This was the case for April Singer Straten. While working for clothing super-company Nautica, she noticed that there were not a wide range of choices in men’s casual choices.
At the time, the only choices in men’s [...]
In 2002, Marty Metro had a great idea for a business that focused on recycling a commonly thrown away item. He quit his job, opened a location in Los Angeles, and watched customers pour in the door. However, he had one key problem: a lack of profit.
Hollywood and the acting industry in general seem to be all over the media. Even legitimate news sources such as CNN cannot seem to resist talking about the latest celebrity news and scandals. While few small business owners want to lead their lives under siege from the paparazzi, there are a few things you can [...]
Second time entrepreneurs certainly have an advantage, bringing experience and contacts to their newest ventures while first timers often seem to flounder. One area where that empty Rolodex will hurt you is in getting venture capital. However, as this small business success story shows, with a great idea and a lot of diligence, even a [...]
From Lawyer to Cancer Researcher: A Small Business Success Story
Sometimes having a great idea for a small business means making a complete change in profession. For Greg Colip, this was certainly the case. He was happy as an attorney specializing in Houston’s booming oil and gas business. However, one quick talk with a friend gave [...]
