Archive for the 'Internet Success Stories' Category

Plus-Size Clothing

Nancy Baum, a former plus sized model, was shocked and embarrassed by the lack of stylish clothing she could find. More than once she showed up to a social event wearing the same outfit that another plus sized peer was wearing. Enough was enough! Baum created a website that sells trendy and upscale designer women’s [...]

Hair Care Business

Most 11-year-old kids are asking their parents if they can play before they do their homework. Not Leanna. She’s asking if she can work on her mail-order and on-line hair care business. Her parents Gregory and Maritza have established a rule that says homework has to done before business. At 8 years old, Leanna began [...]

One of a Kind Roses

The next time you want to give your significant other a romantic gift, how about giving him or her something made out of aluminum? Or what about paper? It doesn’t sound romantic? Well, think again. Roses are the ultimate symbol for love and affection. A new website offers handcrafted roses in materials that follow the [...]

Online Antiques

Even while growing up, Lynn loved her grandmother’s antique shop. So when her ailing grandma needed help running the store, Lynn took on the responsibility. But there was a problem. Her grandmother’s medical bills were growing faster than the shop’s sales. In 1998, hoping for some quick cash, Lynn posted items on eBay. Before long, [...]

Bachelor Parties

At age 29, Darren knows a few things about bachelor parties. He also knows that bachelor parties were becoming routine and not very much fun. “We showed up at the airport and we would drink all weekend, and Sunday go home, and we were still feeling bad on Wednesday because of too much intoxication,” he [...]