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21 Feb
2012
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First hand interview. Tom and Athena Seefurth, Pizza Beer: “If you have a passion, go for it!”

Tom Athena Seefurth

Starting a small business might seem very tempting: no 8 to 5 office work, no grouchy bosses, new challenges, bright perspectives… Unfortunately being an entrepreneurs involves so many risks and stress, that you should be well prepared before leaving your full-time work and jumping into business. Tom and Athena Seefurth from Pizza Beer have passed all stages of starting a business and have a story to tell and some advices to give.
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8 Feb
2012
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First hand interview. Jenn de la Vega, Randwiches „Don’t get caught up in websites that you don’t use yourself”

jenn de la vega randwiches 200x300 First hand interview. Jenn de la Vega, Randwiches „Dont get caught up in websites that you dont use yourself”

One of the keys to business success is to do something you really enjoy, something that will bring you not only profits, but also pleasure and satisfaction. Jenn de la Vega from Randwiches follows this rule and is ready to share her experience with aspiring entrepreneurs who are still on their way to jump into business.
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31 Jan
2012
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First hand interview. Jill Testa, Wedding Ring Coffins: “If you believe in your product, just hang in there!”

entrepreneur business

Every aspiring entrepreneur needs an inspiration, a positive inspiring example to finally say “Yes!” to a dream of starting own business. Jill Testa from Wedding Ring Coffins is the co-owner of a unique business and today she’ll tell us a bit more about how her company started and what did it take.
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27 Jan
2012
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First hand interview. Jack J. Grant, CigaRV: “Some business ideas should never be tried as a full-blown business”

mobile cigar lounge

Earlier this month I’ve posted an article about an interesting business idea – mobile cigar lounge. This post got very popular and I decided to contact the co-owner of this project, Jack J. Grant, to tell you a bit more about how this idea appeared and what it took to start this business. Thus I will also give a fresh start to the tradition of first-hand interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
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11 Aug
2011
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Unusual hotel business idea – bike hostel

unique hostel

In 2010 a new unusual hostel opened its doors in St. Petersburg – first Russian bike hostel “Hostel Bed & Bike”. In addition to comfortable rooms guests are offered rented bikes, maps and sightseeing routes to get to know the city. Owners of this hostel are fans of cycling and do everything they can to promote this convenient and environmentally friendly transport.
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11 Mar
2010
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First-hand interview. Anne-Marie Faiola: “Success comes from a bit of luck and from a lot of hard work”

soap making business

In January 2008 I posted a story of Anne-Marie Faiola from Bellingham, Washington, who started her own successful home business making flavoured soap . This post became popular and I’ve got a very positive feedback from my readers. That’s why when few weeks ago Mrs. Faiola contacted me, I decided to take advantage of situation and asked her for an interview. Below you will find some helpful information for those who only plan to start own business as well as for those, who are in the beginning of the path and need some inspiration. Read more >>