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Unique Purse

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This is my first time on the website But I have been trying since December to get this unique purse made in China I found a contact in Califorina to help me find a factory He did but the price and quanity I thought was going to be a lot lower I have always had an entrepreneur spirit and want to get this purse available to everyone What advise do you have for someone who is new to manufactoring I have gone on Aliababa and other sites ;and finding it difficult to get answers and sort through the best factories to work with Help I am a Mom of three great kids who just wants to follow my passion

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Hi as an entrepreneur and a mom I was wondering if you could give me soem ideas for be able to start a small busines at home so that I can be at hiome with e kids

Expert Post Viewd: 2 Posted: 3/21/08 5:47 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

At home mommy

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Hi as an entrepreneur and a mom I was wondering if you could give me soem ideas for be able to start a small busines at home so that I can be at hiome with e kids

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Promoting a Children's DVD

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Hi Jen

I found your response regarding hiring a Publicist to get product placement very helpful My partner and I produced an original children's DVD called "Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake and are seriously considering advertising on Mommy Blogs Any tips for ones with good readership whose ads won't be too pricey

Mary Kate

Expert Post Viewd: 66 Posted: 2/3/08 11:46 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Afraid of copycat

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Hi Jen I heard your inspiring story at Ladies Who Launch Toronto this past fall My now 21 month year old son inspired me to design a maternity/nursing garment that I am positive chic moms will desire Pre baby I was an occupational therapist model/actress fashion stylist and idea person I have finally had patterns and first samples made and am considering using a local manufacturer for fabric purchase and production Like countless design entrepreneurs i am concerned that this manufacturer may copy our product (but I also have a gut feeling that this is the way to make my dream a physical reality) Strong branding and marketing aside how can I protect my company should I hire a lawyer and what type I will be indebted to any advice Thanks Elisa

Expert Post Viewd: 101 Posted: 1/27/08 6:27 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Setting up a home based dessert business

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Any advice on the beginning steps for setting up a home based business of selling homemade desserts to clients The idea is to provide desserts to local restaurants to start with Thanks for your time

Expert Post Viewd: 80 Posted: 1/26/08 3:49 am Posted by: Replies: 0

How Could I Broaden My Reach with a Stylish Medical Accessory

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Greetings Jen

I've recently (nov '07) launched my company Stick Me Designs that produces stylish glucose meter bags for people with diabetes I decided to give my idea a try after getting GD with my second son Ace and not wanting to carry around such a boring black nylon bag for my meter supplies So far the response has been fantastic from the message boards Facebook and W O M buzz I'm already having our next collection of 3 new bags created

But my question is how do I really penetrate this vast market I know I have a product that would carve a niche out in the diabetes community but not sure how to go about it because it is in a sense a 'luxury' type item for a medical need The market potential is enormous from a business stand point and just capturing 4 would be phenomenal success And these are they types of goals I'm striving for

I'm working with a publicist right now and I'm prayerfully hoping that this will bring in some much needed press Currently I'm self funding my start up with credit and have about 10k that I could work with I don't want to go that far in debt without truly knowing if my products could really really take off I've got big dreams for this one :)

Any advice as to how to put my products out there and start to gain the attention that would propel my one of a kind products to the next level Or at least keep a steady stream of sales coming in

Best Regards
Rickina Velte
Founder/Designer
Stick Me Designs

Expert Post Viewd: 124 Posted: 12/1/07 4:33 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Press Releases Question

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Does anyone know where I can find samples of press releases I want to learn how you modify a release depending on who you are submitting it to (ie a press release submitted to a magazine would be different than that submited to potential clients)

Thanks for your help

Shannon Davis

www beyondmotherhood com

a job board for women who want more than the title "mom"

Expert Post Viewd: 143 Posted: 10/23/07 1:31 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Stumped

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Hi Jen
I am expecting a baby and need to create my own business The problem is I have made companies millions and for the life of me I cannot figure out what to do where I will have the income I am accustom to flexibility and most importantly feed my soul I have read many books without help My background is Marketing Sales and Healthcare totally 15 years experience I hold a Bachelor degree and will probably go for my MBA I also live in Florida and need something that is not affected by our non season I would ideally like something web based Unfortunately I have no idea what or how to go about it This is the first time in my life that I feel lost in regards to my career It's leaves me feeling very uneasy I know this is a lot to ask you I am hoping you can offer some guidance One more question if I have a product idea how do I go about getting it made Thanks in advance for any help you have to offer
Sincerely
Christina

Expert Post Viewd: 295 Posted: 7/15/07 10:04 pm Posted by: Replies: 3

Work from Home

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I am going to be a first time Mom and I see aolt of those "Start a Business At Home" or "Work at Home" I would really like to look into those while at home with the baby but I feel like its all a scam Do you know of any legit programs that you can suggest

Expert Post Viewd: 273 Posted: 8/30/07 2:17 am Posted by: Replies: 0

Family Vacation to Disney

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When is the best time to take the kids to Disney (ie less crowded and better deals)

Expert Post Viewd: 279 Posted: 6/13/07 1:18 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Online MBA Programs

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Hi Jen

I want to eventually start my own home based business so that I can work from home and be with my children

Right now I feel that I don't have the business education and skill base that I need to do this quite yet so I'm looking into some online MBA programs such as University of Phoenix and Strayer University

Basically I guess I'm asking what are you feelings on these types of programs and do you feel that taking one of these programs will be of help to me in establishing a home based business or even just in general

I just wonder if learning from home and getting an MBA from one of these online programs will carry the same weight and will be as respected as an MBA earned from attending classes at a standard university

Thanks ahead

Expert Post Viewd: 412 Posted: 6/13/07 5:11 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

school problems with my son

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Jennifer
I tried to ask this question before but my message came up as an error and then I read something about 'pierced nipples' OH MY That must hurt That's not me however

My son has recently started to act out in school and has become silly and distracted He is 8 years old and at the end of third grade He is not completing assignments at school and is being too silly Any advice

Thanks again
Suzanne

Expert Post Viewd: 285 Posted: 5/30/07 5:17 pm Posted by: Replies: 2

How to get product in magazines

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I have been making microwavable heat packs/freezable cold packs for three years In April 2006 I started an online store Comfort Care Creations to sell the packs I have not had any sales from that but have sold many to my co workers and people I meet I attended the LWL conference in Carson a month or so ago (which is how I found you)and see that many of the attendees have their products in magaznes They did not pay for advertising but their products were shown as things to purchase etc How does a person go about that I really need to get sales going I work for a non profit 25 hours a week and try to work my business on Mondays and after work My goal is to have my products in local Day Spas but need more money to purchase items to make my product more presentable and marketable Such as custom ribbon a logo tags and packaging I would love to quit my job but like most people cannot afford to do that (yet) I'd appreciate any help/advice
Thank you so much

Valeri
P S Sorry about your losses I lost my mom 3 years ago and boy could I use her advice now
:scream:

Expert Post Viewd: 446 Posted: 5/7/07 2:07 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

school lproblems

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My husband and I are trying to conceive and have decided to breast feed Now i am pierced in both nipples am i gonna leak if i take the rings out before the birth :wave:

Expert Post Viewd: 263 Posted: 5/30/07 5:12 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Real Broad Question

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Hi There

I'm a single mom and pregnant with my second

I was just wondering what kind of business you run and how hard it is to start a profitable business

Expert Post Viewd: 412 Posted: 4/4/07 3:34 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

my little herb business

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A few years ago I developed a line of all natural organic herbal products: salves teas tinctures creams etc I have a logo labels jars bottles and get a favorable response from everyone who tries my products I would love to get them out in the world but there are a couple of things I'm not sure how to do
1 I make my creams and salves in small batches in my kitchen I don't know how to increase production
2 I make my products with all natural food quality ingredients like olive and coconut oils and so they go bad with time I don't want to include preservatives but I don't want products to spoil I don't know how to determine shelf life (I had a foot cream get moldy a few years ago and it made me nervous to sell any more )
3 Are there laws governing the sale of personal products Do I need to get permits through the health department
4 I know herbal products are not regulated but still I am nervous to sell the items that have medicinal properties (even though they are amazingly potent and have helped many friends) Should I be nervous or forge ahead

Thanks for your help

Expert Post Viewd: 747 Posted: 3/27/07 1:38 am Posted by: Replies: 1

traveling

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what's the youngest my baby can be before she's able to travel out of state

Expert Post Viewd: 302 Posted: 4/22/07 9:29 pm Posted by: Replies: 1