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Small Business Success Story: State Barber Shop | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:34:28 -0400

Joe Festa is an institution in Trenton, New Jersey. A barber for over 50 years, he cuts “the working guy’s hair” and occasionally that of a governor, member of Congress or famous athlete. People keep coming back to the State Barber Shop because he loves them. His hot lather shave followed by a pulsating massage may be another reason he has such a loyal customer base!

Small Business Funding: Angel Investor Judy Robinett | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:34:00 -0400

Judy Robinett, a well-known angel investor, explains the startup funding ecosystem in an easy-to-grasp and encouraging fashion. Understanding the continuum of funding options and where your small business fits in is the first step. Judy’s guidance could be the most important thing you do to ensure that your startup or small business has the money it needs to be successful.

Small Business Success Story: Bread Euphoria | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:08:00 -0400

After a decade of hard work, Bread Euphoria is now able to provide it's 30 full-time employees with company-sponsored health insurance and a living wage. Hear how this business has become one of the largest employers in the area... and their chocolate brioche is pretty darn good, too! Videography by James K. Blake III http://vimeo.com/jkb3

Small Business Success Story: The Alternative Press | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:36:00 -0400

This is the third in our three-part series “Anatomy of a Startup” about The Alternative Press. In this last segment, CareerFuel delivers an inside look at what it takes to own and operate your own small business with The Alternative Press. Do you have a small business success story? If so, we would love to hear about it! Videography by James K. Blake III

Small Biz Success Story: Mycoterra Organic Mushroom Farm | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:37:00 -0400

When Julia Coffey returned to her home state of Massachusetts, she couldn’t find a job. As the days and weeks wore on, Julia decided to apply her previous work experience in mycology to building her own business—Mycoterra Farm. This is another segment in CareerFuel's "How America Works" series, a collection of job search & small business successes. Videography by James K. Blake III

Small Biz Success Story: Tattoo Artist Tim Brewer at Blueprint Gallery | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:58:00 -0500

Meet tattoo artist Tim Brewer, who brings ideas & art to life on his customers’ bodies. Attracting customers from from several states away, Tim & Blueprint Gallery offer a tattoo shop environment akin to both art gallery & day spa. The gallery, filled with local artists’ work and combined with Tim’s soothing approach, has proved to be a winner. Videography by James K. Blake III

How America Works: Ben Franklin Meets Facebook at Good Time Stove Co. | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:43:00 -0500

Ben Franklin was known for many things, including his highly social nature and his aptitude for inventing. Given his nature, it's not hard to imagine Franklin thinking of the idea for Facebook if the internet existed in the mid 1700s. It's also probably safe to say that he would love seeing his Franklin stove designs being sold over the internet. Videography by James K. Blake III

Small Business Success Story: Southeastern Outdoor Services | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:52:06 -0500

Weather and work have changed dramatically in recent years, causing tremendous personal and financial instability for millions. Hurricane Sandy and Southeastern Outdoor Services remind us that we are all in this together and that's a win/win for America. Videography by James K. Blake III http://www.vimeo.com/jkb3

Small Business Success Story: NP Fuel | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:02:54 -0400

Watch his story and get inspired by Don’s work ethic, solid business instincts, and strong customer service. Video production by darQlight Studios

Small Business Success Story: TerraCycle | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:33:04 -0400

George Bernard Shaw said, “Youth is wasted on the young.” If you met Tom Szaky you might disagree. At fourteen, Tom was making a five-figure salary as a web designer. By age twenty, Tom dropped out of Princeton to start TerraCycle and has successfully built a $15 million business over the last decade. Video Production by Mayer Dubinsky Videography

How America Works: Crowdfunding for Equity | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:46:52 -0400

AnnMarie McIlwain, Founder and CEO of CareerFuel, is a Board member of CFIRA, a leading advocacy group working with the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and other affected governmental entities to help establish industry standards and best practices for equity based crowdfunding. Video Production by Mayer Dubinsky Videography

Small Business Success Story: DoubleTake | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:45:46 -0400

Do you have a background in fashion or retail? Are you interested in starting a business that is perfect in any economy? Meet Marci Kessler, Founder and CEO of DoubleTake. Marci’s 20 year-old consignment business looks and feels like a boutique, offering very attractive prices for the smart shopper! Video production by darQlight Studios http://darqlight.com/

Small Business Success Story: K2 | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:17:20 -0400

In 2009, Kevin Haag climbed a steep set of stairs to an ugly industrial room. From the top of these stairs, Kevin looked down and saw possibilities that only an exercise nut that believes in “the basics”—not fancy machines—could see. Three plus years later, Kevin Haag and K2 definitely have the makings of an uplifting small business success story. Video production by darQlight Studios

Small Business Success Story: Scientific Graffiti | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:54:00 -0400

Job Search Success Story: Heather Burchfield | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:43:04 -0400

Heather Burchfield did everything right: she went to a good school, secured great internships, edited the school newspaper, got good grades, and established a professional network. Yet, when Heather graduated three years ago she was still unable to land a job in her chosen field— journalism.

Small Business Success Story: Heart Juice | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:45:03 -0400

“Lead with your heart and the rest will follow” sums up Ray Li and John Vitug’s Heart Juice story. These two young guys, with a passion to make a difference, were inspired by a young professor’s heart attack, a family history of heart disease, and consumer desire for nutraceuticals. Enter Heart Juice... Video production by darQlight Studios

Job Search Success Story: Larry Hardcastle Says “Eat What You Kill” is the New Paradigm | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:40:56 -0400

Get Inspired! Job Search Success Story: Larry Hardcastle Although the job market was great when Larry entered law school in 2007, by the the time he graduated 3 years later things were not looking so promising. Check out Larry's story to hear how he made it to a fulltime job, via Craigslist. http://careerfuel.net/?p=4279

Small Business Success Story: Eden Organix | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:15:07 -0400

The best time to find a job or start a business is when you have a job. See what this smart and straight-talking woman has to say and check out her website if you want some of the best, all natural beauty products available! Video production by darQlight Studios

Job Search Success Story: Jessi Calzado-Esponda | CareeerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:04:00 -0400

An accidental escapee out of Cuba at age seven, Jessi was permanently separated from her parents and raised by her grandmother (also an immigrant) in Florida. Years later, Jessi made her way to D.C and currently works on The Hill.

Small Business Success Story: Lice Be Gone | CareerFuel.net

CareerFuel America's Mentor — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:12:00 -0400

This is National Small Business Week and, of all small businesses, we would like to highlight a nitpicker. Not the boss who hunts down dangling modifiers in your writing like a mad dog, but Linda Strand and her company, Lice Be Gone. Learn more about Lice Be Gone at http://licebegone.net/ Video production by darQlight Studios http://darqlight.com/