What is your business?

[Angela Moore]

I am not a business owner (yet) and there are a ton of questions that I'm sure all of us have. Let's start with the basics.

What is your business / business idea?

[Diane Cullen Page]

Hi-
I have an online gift business, www.cccgifts.com. In 2003, I handcrafted all of my products for my customers. In 2004, I shifted the focus of CCC Gifts to a unique collection of clothing, accessories and gifts which can be personalized by my customer. My merchandise is made up of products with CCC Gifts exclusive designs and other items chosen with care to fit CCC Gifts distinctive style. I am constantly adding new products to provide my customers with unique and memorable gifts. I am excited about my most recent categories: Gotcha Day (which provides special gifts for parents who adopt their children) and Memorial and Loss (which has a unique collection of special gifts to help parents remember their child).
I like talking to other moms who are business owners...hard to juggle young children and a business at times but it's so rewarding to be home with my kids.

[Lara]

My business is a full service web design company, Designed by Lara.

[Stacie Dale]

Hi! My business is Stacie Dale Designs Inc. I create one-of-a-kind hand painted keepsake chests for storing baby, wedding and special occasion memories. My website is http://www.staciedaledesigns.com . I've been in business since 1997 and started my website in 2002 and still learning every day! If anyone needs help getting started with their business, I probably have an answer for you or know someone who does. I love to "talk shop" with other hybrid moms!

[Kim]

Hi all...my name is Kim. I design and sell original, colorful, easy to wear clothing for little ones on etsy. I left ebay after many years and am a very happy etsy convert. My business is called Sweet Grace Designs after my dd Grace who has four brothers and thinks she is the princess of the world, lol! I must say that sewing for a girl is soooo much fun. She had so many comments on her clothing that I turned it into a business that at least makes enough to pay for my fabric addiciton!
I also an inadvertent farmer that sells eggs and produce from my small farm. It makes enough to pay for organic chicken feed... but not nearly enough pay for the darn camel, lol!

[KidsCraftZone]

I have Kids Craft Zone its all about kids and crafts! I am in the process of starting Gormet Dog Treats!

[Nikki]

I own a production company and create videos for a living. I absolutely love it!! I make videos for every occasion you can imagine: milestone birthdays, promotional videos, commercials, advertisements to promote businesses, special life events, holiday gifts, videos for fundraising events, preserve home movies to DVD, etc... I started Creative Edits 3 years ago when I was working at CBS News full time. I have since left CBS to focus all of my energy and concentrate solely on growing my company. My plan was always to work at home (I built an edit studio in my house) but it is so much harder than I ever imagined but it's well worth it b/c I am raising my son Luke and still bringing in income. Don't most families need 2 incomes these days?! What do you want to know? I have learned a tremendous amount being on my own and I would love to have a discussion about working at home. Check out my site....
www.CreativeEditsMedia.com



-Nikki

[Carole@hippostoes]

I have an online children's clothing boutique that feature's fair trade clothing made in South Africa, Hippos Toes.

[Emily]

I own an on online store ( www.yourlactationstation.com ) that specializes in Mom & Baby products. I also rent out hospital grade breast pumps and teach childbirth & breastfeeding classes. The new website (it just re-opened last week) is the result of lots of requests from other moms, and honestly, something I have always wanted to do. So, here goes...

[Kim]

My business was created to fill a need that I had in my own home. My daughter was an avid user of Club Penguin and out grew it. She wanted to go on Facebook "like me" and didn't understand why she couldn't. After searching, unsuccessfully, for a solution to fulfill all the things that she wanted to do I created a website: http://www.kidzaroni.com
Set up as an online community, it includes personal pages, blogging, forums, groups along with safe chat and email. However we have incorporated several unique features. First and foremost we addressed the security component. As a mom, I understand that families have different comfort levels with social networking, especially when dealing with kids. I created customizable membership levels to allow parents to control their own child's social networking experience. Additionally, I realized there was an opportunity to incorporate age appropriate content around activities that the kids are anxious to participate in; namely games, music and video viewing. Combining all of these components, I feel we can offer 6-12 year old kids a great place to "hang out with thier friends" at Kidzaroni.com - The Ultimate Online Party! Please check it out and send me some feedback [e-mail]

[EmilyBahama]

My business is Atlantic Bus Sales we are located in South Florida, is a full service bus dealership. We have new and used bus for sale. We sell shuttle buses, transit buses, church buses, hotel buses, airport buses, mini buses, handicap buses and paratransit buses. Some of our quality manufacturers are ElDorado, Glaval, Mid-bus, New England Wheels, Midway and many others. We offer the most competitive pricing on all of our buses including our church buses, shuttle buses, transit buses, hotel buses, mini buses, and handicap buses. Come to Atlantic Bus Sales for all of your commercial bus transportation needs. We are dedicated to maintaining the standard of excellence we have achieved over the last twenty years in business. Whether it’s sales or service, Atlantic Bus Sales is #1 in the industry!

[Bella Tom]

I am a huge baker and always in the kitchen cooking something. So it is no suprise that I opened up Gourmet Dog Treats. I sell homemade gourmet dog treats, dog bones and dog supplies online!

[Linda Turner]

Hi ladies,

I developed my patented product years ago and am still so excited about it. I think that is the key. Stay passionate. Its a wonderful maternity support garment with a bit of style.............and really comfortable.

www.bellybra.com