From the monthly archives: August 2009
A success story, an industry leader, a young entrepreneur, a man who has reached and surpassed new heights of commercial and fianacial success, just a fraction of classifications used to describe Daymond John, CEO and founder of multi-million dollar fashion empire FUBU The Collection. Daymond possesses the capability knowledge, insight and approachable demeanor which [...]
It comes down to basic skills our moms and dads taught us. Show up early, work hard, be disciplined – Robert Herjavec That’s how Robert Herjavec overcame the odds and became a multi-millionaire. His current wealth is a far cry from his youth. As the son of Croatian immigrants, he grew up poor. But [...]
CEO of TVGoods.com, LLC and co-founder of OmniReliant Holdings, Inc. is widely acknowledged as the pioneer and principal architect of the “infomercial” industry. This year (2009) marks the 25th year since Harrington produced the industry’s first infomercial; with milestones of over 500 product launches resulting in sales of over $ 4 billion worldwide, 20 [...]
I would like to write about an inspiring woman; Barbara Corcoran. She is the former founder of the Corcoran Group, the largest real estate agency in New York City. She is one of the most admirable people in the real estate industry not only because of her achievements but also because of her great attitude [...]
A FAMILY run toy company has moved into bigger premises for the second time to accommodate its growing business. Internet and mail order firm Toys Direct has left its base in Stokesley for a new 46,000 sq ft warehouse on Thornaby’s Teesside Industrial Estate. The family run firm is owned by the Parrish family, original [...]
Dropbox Every start-up founder uses free or inexpensive online resources to get his or her company launched. Chadd Bennett of RetroRazor, a Seattle-based company that sells old-fashioned safety razors, provided us with a list of the tools he found to be the most helpful. First up, he recommends a CRM application. “Until recently, we [...]
ITV has sold Friends Reunited for £25m four years after buying it for £120m. The buyer is Brightsolid Limited, which is owned by DC Thomson, Dundee-based publisher of comics such as the Beano. The announcement came with the release of half-year results, which were hit by the worst decline in UK television advertising on [...]
A YOUNG entrepreneur has launched a discount card that allows shoppers to cash in on deals at shops, restaurants, bars and even taxis in the North East. The Edge card is the brainchild of Wil Cheung, 29, who has already signed up 200 businesses in the UK, including Tiger Tiger, Blu Bambu nightclub and [...]
Some people look at a hole and see empty space. Others see opportunity. That’s what Sheri Schmelzer spotted a few years ago when everyone-including her three children-started wearing Crocs, the colorful resin clogs dotted with holes. “My kids and I were clowning around, and my eldest daughter, Lexie, got the sewing kit out. I [...]
A MOTHER and daughter are aiming to carve a niche in the busy events market by combining their talents. Black and Gold Event Management, based in Nedderton Village near Bedlington, Northumberland, has just been launched by Alison Gordon and her daughter Rebecca Teasdale. Mrs Gordon had arranged conferences and corporate events while working for [...]
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