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Afghan Women Protest Ban on Beauty Salons
The Taliban announced a ban on beauty salons earlier this month, saying the salons put financial strain on grooms’ families during weddings and offer services that go against Islam. (Credit:…
Lisa Curshellas of Mission Unboxable: A Mompreneur Creates Science Spy Kits and Top Secret Missions for Kids
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Lisa Curshellas Business: Mission Unboxable , boxed activities for kids Industry: Children’s Goods & Services, E-Commerce Location:…
Stephanie D. Johnson: Bed Rest Concierge
Your Name: Stephanie D. Johnson Business Name: Bed Rest Concierge, Stephanie D. Johnson Inc. Type of Business: Coaching & Consulting: Maternity Concierge Services Business Location: United States U.S. State: Texas…
Ep. 8: A Free Spirit Gets Hard-Nosed About Business
…WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyPRXGoogleSpotifyPocket Casts Kristine Jones, New England Flagger Services Kristine Jones started New England Flagger Services on a whim in the obscure, cutthroat “flagger” industry in 2008….
Shabnam Rezaei: Big Bad Boo & Oznoz – Education Through Multicultural Cartoons
Your Name: Shabnam Rezaei Business Name: Big Bad Boo & Oznoz, a creator and distributer of children’s cartoons Type of Business: Arts & Entertainment; Children’s Goods & Services; E-Commerce Business…
A Mother-Daughter Team Brings Opportunity to Formerly Incarcerated Women
…organization connects formerly incarcerated women with employment, counseling and other reentry services that can help them achieve self-sufficiency and reintegrate into society. In 2015, it began an entrepreneurship program called…
Katy Goshtasbi: A Former Lawyer Helps Entrepreneurs Create Personal Brands
…law school. After 13 years of practice, I started to realize that the financial services industry, which I regulated, had lost much integrity. It was the day I had spent…
No, I’m Not Just a Freelancer. I’m Running a Business
…Cynthia Nixon during his recent re-election bid, something he said really irked me. I didn’t take it personally, but I sure took it professionally. The governor chided his primary challenger…
6 Ways to Manage Stress for Mental Health Awareness Month
…anyone, even those who don’t have a mental health disorder. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many therapy services have turned virtual, making it easier than ever to attend regular sessions over…
How Much Should I Pay Myself?
…forefront to ensure that workers receive adequate compensation for the services they perform. For small business owners, the question of adequate compensation goes beyond any minimum amount. Obviously, business performance—profits…
Young Entrepreneurs in the Age of Obamacare
…to tended to have purchased cut-rate catastrophic coverage from providers like Oscar, and were foregoing Obamacare. But the women, concerned about their ability to access doctors for female-oriented health services,…
Julie DeFruscio: Pump Wear Inc. — Inspired By Her Daughter’s Illness
…kids, teens and adults. Type of Business: Children’s Goods & Services; Clothing & Accessories; Health & Beauty Business Location: Latham, New York, United States Reason for starting My daughter was…
How a Free Spirit Landed Corporate Contracts
…New England Flagger Services, by securing corporate contracts. We liked how Jones was able to learn the ropes, despite having no prior experience or connections as a contractor. She made…
What is an EIN and Why Do I Need One?
…in online legal filing services for entrepreneurs and businesses, providing start-up bundles that include corporation and LLC formation, registered agent, DBA, and trademark & copyright filing services. MyCorporation does all…