Home Business Entrepreneur Interviews

Arrange.cc is an innovative and easy to use web-based scheduling tool. We have all had the countless emails to try to arrange a single meeting. Arrange.cc will take the pain out of getting together.

Alex Eaves had a strong belief in making the world a better place, so he put his business where his mouth is. His company STAY VOCAL recycles t-shirts destined for the dump into stylish new apparel.

It is all about travel for Andy Hayes. He has formed two companies to meet the niche needs of the travel industry, Sharing Travel Experiences and Travel Online Partners.

Looking to start a career-coaching business? CEO Adrienne Graham offers some great advice.

Stefano Cafiso has taken the traditional service of interior design and added a new twist. At Cafiso Design you get design and construction all under one roof.

When the back seat of Brian's car was full of empty water bottles he became worried. Where do those bottles go? What resources are used to produce them in the first place? Project Earth H2o was born!

Tina Wick's gathered inspiration for her Greenpurse accessories line from a variety of places, including a childhood business transaction. In this interview, read about how these disparate inspirations came together to form a successful business.

Sara was like many people searching for work at home. It is so hard to find a legitimate employer among all the scams. She founded FlexJobs to provide legitimate work at home opportunities.

I feel the same way Sandra did! How many little plastic baggies do I go through in a week of packing lunches? Too many! Thank goodness we found entrepreneur, Sandra Ann Harris, and learned about her ECOlunchboxes.

After her favorite skin care product was discontinued, Roberta Perry decided to formulate her own. Today she is the proud owner of Scrubz Body Scrub.

After leaving an abusive relationship, Nancy Boru worked odd jobs to make ends meet. One day a friend passed on a vintage toffee recipe, Nancy took it to a gift show and started her own candy business, Lone Cone Toffee. Read her inspiring story in this interview.

Necessity is the mother of invention! Michele Barnett invented her hair caps after having to wrap her hair with huge towels. She invented a product and runs her business, HerStylzShop.com.

Juliette, along with her sister and parents, founded Miss O & Friends when she was 15 years old.

Tara Chantal Silver does public relations work in Washington, DC at her firm SilverStrategy.

Monica Barnett left the corporate life to follow her passion. Read Monica's story about founding Blueprint for Style.

Martha Mele'cio began selling organic t-shirts at outdoor events in 1998. Today she is the proud owner of Bangledox Clothing, an internet apparel and accessories company.

Heather Lopez is a leader in the 'Mom' community. Founder of Happy and Healthy Mom.com, Heather writes an e-zine for moms.

Fed up with her own struggles to get clothing to fit properly given temporary weight fluctuations, Dana Hanh Contey created Instant Button®, a removable, reusable button that allows the user to adjust the waistband of their clothes.

After making gifts for a few friends, Claire Eads went into the gift business. She now runs, Bebe Dulce, a baby and Mom gift business.

Moms often get the best ideas! Christy Cook was frustrated with the lack of quality toys for her toddler. Today, you can find her products in all the biggest retailers.

Amy Sack uses her Ph.D. in clinical psychology and MBA to help students apply to colleges and graduate schools.

If you are thinking of opening your own marketing business, you'll learn a lot from Jennine Arena, founder of Ablaze Communications.

With the advent of the Internet, publishing a book became not just a job for urban elites. Now anyone with the time and know-how can self-publish their book. Asadah, author of 'Beating Black Kids' shares her thoughts on writing and publishing your work.

Not every little girl wants to be a ballerina. Little girls today might be inclined to play soccer or softball. Angela Giovine decided to update the traditional music box with twirling figures that are more in line with modern girls' interests. In this article, she shares her advice for starting a business.

Ryan Sit is a serial entrepreneur who has most recently started a visual eBay browser. Learn about his experiences starting various internet businesses.

Shel Horowitz has taken a life-time of writing experience and turned it into 14 web sites to help writers and marketers. From a termpaper typer to an internet entrepreneur, Shel has great advice for others who want to start their own businesses.

Taking their future into their own hands, Matthew Hale and some co-workers founded My Hookah Heaven.

Any Lucky Day gives away products through contests and giveaways. College student, Giancarlo Massaro, started the business in 2009 in Connecticut.

Orb Audio was at the forefront of selling consumer electronics direct to consumers on the internet. Learn how Ethan Siegel and his partner manufacture and market their home audio systems.

Frustrated with his internet and computer needs not being met by current technology, Dermot Doherty founded the cloud computing based company, iSpaces. He is hoping to launch his services in May, 2010.

Mr. Atkins saw a lot of similarities between the high school communications course he was teaching and his friends' corporate communications work. He founded Improving Communications to take his expertise to the business world.

Orit Pennington and his wife have built a successful business from their home. They provide businesses with the ability to print and manage barcode labels. Learn about TPGTEX Label Solutions and the tips they have for other entrepreneurs.

Matt McCormick was looking for a starter business to try out some web site optimization ideas. After stepping on his cell phone one day, everything changed!

Many people get product ideas while going about their daily lives. Kevin Leahy, saw a need for a better gutter system, invented one, got it manufactured and now sells it to consumers. He has some great advice on how to invent and sell products!

It all started at the kitchen table! Advertising executive, Jason Morrison and a good friend started Capitol Media Solutions to help companies research and buy media. Interviewee, Jason Morrison, shares some great business advice.

After the auto industry became unstable, Dennis Fassett started investing in apartment buildings to build a safer investment portfolio. Today, Dennis runs two real estate companies, Great Lakes Investment Fund and Cash Flow Mercenary.

David Zahn is an expert in the consumer packaged goods market. He founded Zahn Consulting after seeing businesses frustrated by their lack of knowledge in the CPG market.

Andy Bowyer took his years of experience in radio and moved it to his home studio when he founded abVoices. Today, after five years of entrepreneurship, Andy is working on some exciting projects.

Tom Ingrassia is an entrepreneur that followed his passion! Moving from a career in higher education, to becoming a lecturer and artist manager, has made Tom into a success entrepreneur.

Mukul Verma has his hands in many different internet businesses. Learn from his valuable exeriences as an entrepreneur.

From middle-school teacher to entrepreneur, Aarin Elizabeth has found a fulfilling life after founding iVi Scents.

Ilena Di Toro started her home-based movie poster business in Philadelphia in 2000.

It sounds like fun designing kitchens all day. Meet Susan Serra Associates to learn about the real challenges and benefits to being an internationally know kitchen designer.

Shannen Knight is one of millions of young people who had to write a business plan for her Entrepreneur Class. Unlike others, her professor said he would back her if she actually started that business. Today, Shannen owns two companies, A Sight for Sport Eyes and Chameleon Salon.

Sara Morgan is using her corporate knowledge and drive to help people become entrepreneurs. With a free guide to building web sites and an inspirational guide to leaving the corporate world behind, Sara can help you become the business owner you've always dreamed of.

Cleaning out her closet gave Rachel Sanches a business idea. Why not recycle her clothing into fashionable purses? Joy Fabiano was born!

Melissa Crane turned freelance work into her own company. Now she is the owner of a marketing agency that helps small businesses. If you are thinking of starting a service business, check out the valuable advice that Melissa share with our readers.

Margie Williams has a long career in marketing and advertising. It wasn't until she talked with the inventor of a product she liked, that she began her own marketing firm. Today Cypress Creek Marketing is a successful business.

Lynda Cookson has had many different entrepreneurial adventures. Today, she is an artist and wrirtes art-related books. Learn about her journey from dance teacher to business owner.

When Lisa Maynard-Atem started her business, her accounts were overdrawn and she was being advised by everyone to get a regular job. Five years later she is realising her dream and silencing critcs. Read about the journey of Stylisa.

Julie Pech took her extensive knowledge of nutrition and love of Chocolate to write a book. Today that book has turned into a shop and lecture tour. Meet Julie Peck, founder of The Chocolate Therapist.

Joan had a problem and she fixed it! This is the kind of entrepreneur we love at Gaebler.com. Joan saw the need for bicycles that would work well for larger people. Through hard work and a great team, Joan is now the proud owner of Zize Bikes and Super Sized Cycles.

Derschaun Sharpley founded Helping Individuals Succeed Agency (H.I.S.) in Detroit in 2004. Today she is helping the city's youth develop the leadership skills they need to be successful. If you are looking to become an entrepreneur and help kids succeed, Ms. Sharpley is someone you should know!

Some of the best businesses come from creating a service you need yourself. Debra Cohen created a home referral network after having trouble finding a contractor to work on her home. Today, Home Remedies is in over 400 markets.

Meet Cindy Tollen, owner and chief soaper at Sudz N Bubbles, a novelty glycerine soap company.

Becky's Fitness Company began in 2007 in Bayside, New York. Becky, lawyer and fitness guru, hopes to build a full service fitness business through audio and video products.

I'm sure when you have twins lots of things are frustrating. Barbara Schantz started developing products that helped her care for her twins. Today, Baby Dipper is a successful online retailer.

Trish Lambert's marketing consulting firm has done well, in large part because Trish believes marketing must focus on revenue generation and be accountable for results. We spent some time with her to hear her own entrepreneurial story.

Alexis Avila founded Prepped & Polished, a tutoring service, from his parent's basement in 1999.

Anybody who wants to promote a product needs to know how to get that product in front of important journalists, editors and producers. That's a need that is addressed by Gift List Media, a fast-growing firm in the media databases industry.

Lots of Moms have great ideas pop into their heads as they go through the daily routine of raising a family. Tina Hill, founder of Kidzsack ,has taken a moment of inspiration and turned it into a successful business. She is full of great tips for people interested in bringing their innovative product idea to market.

Marsha Louk creates organic soaps and lotions made from the fresh milk of her dairy goats.

Marika Flatt founded a PR firm that specializes in working with authors and others in the publishing industry. For those of you who are wondering how to start a PR firm, you can find some good tips in this interview.

Susan Greene is a Freelance Copywriter who has been working out of her home in Orlando Florida. She has been designing websites for worldwide clients since 2000.

Jonathan Swanson is working on the ebay equivalent for the service industry, Thumbtack.com. Read about the challenges of becoming an internet entrepreneur.

If you are starting a web-based business to sell products online, this is a must read. Shai Atanelov has tons of great advice to share on how he started a successful consumer electronics website with only $1,000 in startup capital.

Brian Ree is the Co-Founder and CEO of online Jewelry retail website, GoldenMine.com. Their Company is based out of Los Angeles, CA and does business through the website since their founding in 2001.

Meet Bryan Ward and his family. They started this family business in their garage. Now Friendly Computers is 16 years old and one of the largest computer repair franchises in the country.

Steve Silberberg's Fatpacking specializes in weight loss backpacking. They take their clients on wilderness hiking vacations aimed at improving fitness and enjoying an unforgettable wilderness experience.

Got garlic breath? Jacqui Rosshandler couldn't handle garlic breath so she invented her own breath freshener called EatWhatEver.

Semiha Manthei used her connections in Turkey to import beautiful organic clothing for her First Step Organic baby clothing website. Learn about the challenges of building an internet retailer first hand from Ms. Manthei.

College students and takeout food are a classic combination. Three students came together to found LunchBox, an innovative online ordering and waitlisting application they've parlayed into a business.

Having multiple lists of books, links, restaurants and other things to try can get cumbersome to track. Phil Michaelson solved the problem with KartMe, a website and mobile application that lets you organize and share these lists.

Small companies often have a hard time recruiting the people they need because the management is focused on running and growing the business. Don Charlton's product, The Resumator, helps small businesses better manage their recruiting process.

Frustrated by underutilization of the great minds at his university, Andrew Geant created WyzAnt.com, a service that connects tutors in many disciplines connect with potential students. He shares his thoughts on what it's like to be a young entrepreneur in this interview.

Childhood is filled with milestones; one of the most memorable is the first visit from the Tooth Fairy. Toothcity.com, started by Wendy Goldband, commemorates that important visit with CDs, stickers and other goodies.

Going from luxury goods to remodeling might seem like a big leap to some, but not for Sharon Dillard. She's grown her franchised resurfacing business to 17 states.

Many small business owners name employee motivation as one of their biggest challenges. Randi Busse of Workforce Development Group helps managers train their employees to provide exemplary service to customers.

Michele Risa believes that total health comes from integrating health and mind. She started a holistic healthcare business to share this belief with others.

Frustrated with misplacing her phone, camera and other high-tech devices, realtor Jean Newell created an organizer to help keep all of her gadgets in tow. She quickly realized that everyone, not just realtors could use an organizer like hers, which is how her business began.

Deena Ravella always found herself worrying about keeping her valuables safe when she visited the beach. So she invented Kyss Bags, a secure bag that locks both the contents and the bag to a larger item to deter theft.

David Gollahon took his experience at a provider of franchise services and started his own business helping franchises originate advertising campaigns. In this interview, he shares his suggestions for starting and running a virtual office with clients and employees located across the country.

Experienced entrepreneur Dan Peck started a storage and organization business for companies, then took the concepts and transferred them to a consumer-oriented business.

Inspiration can strike at the strangest times. Barbara Hranilovich woke up with the idea for product that would carry your coffee easily. Her many years of self-employment experience gave her a leg up on transitioning from great idea to start-up business. In this interview, she shares some of that experience.

Love dogs? Running Paws CEO Joshua Stine does, too. He turned his love of canines into a successful dog care business, and shares his tips for starting your own pet care service.

After making a breast-cancer documentary, Ken Vrana began a foundation providing mammograms to low-income women. His experiences in working in Sir Paul McCartney's foundation gave him valuable insights into founding a charity. He shares those insights in this interview.

Husband and wife jewelry designers Kevin and Kalen Redmon took inspiration from filigree jewelry from her father's native Columbia to start their own jewelry import and design business. They share their secrets for working with a spouse and starting your business while still working full-time.

Cynthia had a very little girl with a lot of long hair, and from that came the invention of Wrapadoo! This is the perfect hair towel for every little girl and her mom!

For years Dawn Veselka worked with cancer patients and saw how families and friends struggle with selecting gifts and finding the right thing to say. She founded Out of the Blue Delivered to meet that need.

A big accident resulted in a great idea. Nature photographer David Stone shares his story about how a spill in the lab led to the invention of a great product.