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By Heidi Brown
These three savvy entrepreneurs saw opportunity in the pet craze and are running million dollar businesses.
Despite the size of the pet market, barriers to entry are high. To encourage or prepare for even moderate success you need a competitive advantage and a unique niche. The big issue is not whether you love animals but whether you turn that love of animals into a profitable business.
The three women profiled here are doing just that: They approach their businesses strategically, thinking not just of their four-legged consumers but also of what their owners are willing to buy. Going after toys, food and medicine, these women are exploiting a market of 71 million households in this country that own a pet.
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Small business owners and entrepreneurs are reaching millions of people with their business brand in 140 characters or less: Twitter! According to recent research from eMarketer, there will soon be about 18 million U.S. adults who access Twitter monthly. Usage is expected to reach 26 million U.S. adults in 2010. An exclusive interview with one of Twitter’s co-founders provides small business owners with tips in this video. Read More »
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The Family Table by: Susie
Cover, Co-founder Susie's Supper Club There are a host of
benefits associated with eating together as a family. The
quality time leads to psychological and health advantages that have
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I’m a fan of Google. I’m hooked on Apple’s iPhone. And I love that Dannon yogurt, thanks to its low-cal version that still tastes like the real thing. But who would’ve ever thought that the brands I know and love could pay me back? Read More »
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<p>Every market and every economy present unique challenges. The things listed below will hurt sales and profit in ANY economy the effect howeveer will be magnified in a down economy.<br>1- Frequently CHANGE managment in the Store, District, Region or Company. All... Read More »
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<strong>What can I say one last ditched plea for work. <br><br>Its so easy to take advantage of the hard workers who have be around for along time, with the same company. I really believe that company's think its easier to get rid of... Read More »
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To my family is a great mean to get things done. Send children to college, pay student loans, bills, health insurance, etc. I started persuing this plan 7 months ago and finally We paid off all our credit card debts with my $8,700 earnings that I have made in only 7 months working during my spare... Read More »
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Many people are scared about gas prices going up. I don't know when it is going to stop and if there was a way to make it stop I would. Unfortunatelly, that is almost imposible. Fortunatelly, I work from home, so I don't really spend that much gas. But my husband has a long drive to work... Read More »
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