Can we make money out of other people’s garbage? Well, according to Tom Szaky, the answer is yes, absolutely. Tom is the Founder/CEO of TerraCycle, a successful small business which turns garbage into useful products and, eventually, money. Solving garbage problems Tom started TerraCycle about 10 years ago, and it’s still running and thriving today…
Brundidge is a small town of 2,000 people located in between Montgomery, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. The town is no different from other towns in the U.S. – there are a lot of vacancies; businesses come and go, and just like the others, as small businesses and factories closed down, big retailers like Walmart came…
Getting laid-off means the end of the world for many, but not for Marcus Johnson. This video and blog post will show you how Marcus manages to turn bad situation into a successful small business with the help of a local small business development center. Marcus Johnson is the CEO of Starstruck Entertainment Services, based…
Did you know why running a small business is fun? Well, there are many reasons, but for Gail and Stacey Rogers, it’s all fun and play in their business. Gail and her daughter Stacey are the owners of Chester, NJ, USA local business, Toys with Love. They sell quality toys, including their very own line…
Quite often, successful small businesses were born out of a necessity. This is also the case for CitySlips, a New York City-based brand which is nationally known for its compact and convenient line of footwear. Both standing at 5’2″ tall, Susie Levitt and Katie Shea, both college friends, like to wear high heels. However, as…
Are you interested in starting a small business in custom hot rod, custom bike or Kustom Kulture niches? Or are you simply looking for an inspiration? Meet Josh ‘Frankenstein’ Oyler, the owner of Oyler’s Speed Shop, Broomfield CO, USA. This is his success story. Josh is coming from an auto-lover family. He followed the footpath…
If you wonder how a small business can grow into a solid medium business, Rob Kaufelt, the Owner of Murray’s Cheese, can show you how. Established since 1940 on Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA it’s not only surviving the ups and downs of the economy, but also thriving. Thanks to Rob…
Have you been in a situation in which you have to break stereotypes on daily basis? Ms. Abingdon is in that situation and she breaks stereotypes every day. Chelsea “Abingdon” Welch is the founder of The Abingdon Co. offering high quality, luxury watches for women who are adventurous and love to travel. She is passionate…
Happy Small Business Week! We are entering the 3rd day of the Small Business Week, and I’ve found some interesting updates throughout the U.S. This year’s Small Business Week is special, as for the first time, it’s held in 5 cities: Seattle (June 17,) Dallas (June 18,) St. Louis (June 19,) Pittsburgh (June 20,) and…
Running a small factory is not easy. Aside from the continuous investment on equipments, you need to seriously consider the wastes – how to manage them so that they won’t harm local area. However, there is one business worth mentioning: IceStone, LLC. Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, Ice Stone is one of the victims of the…
