Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T07:15:58.024-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:mom-owned-businesses Donna Maria Coles Johnson dcolesjohnson115 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2904443132777548194-19749b1f825678151e42588a7a58396c 2009-11-04T09:02:17.451-05:00

Canada’s top mom-entrepreneur of 2009 is proof that mom-entrepreneurs succeed best when they help support each other. Shirley Broback, 34, was awarded the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for her work as producer of the Vancouver Island...

Canada’s top mom-entrepreneur of 2009 is proof that mom-entrepreneurs succeed best when they help support each other. Shirley Broback, 34, was awarded the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for her work as producer of the Vancouver Island... http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/work/article/344514--and-the-savvymom-of-the-year-is Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1647135430581787361-5ebfc45783a6acc22ea61e81074839b1 2009-11-03T00:26:12.702-05:00

The crowd was thick as honey around Earlene Moore’s booth during the recent inaugural Downtown Farmers Market in Arlington. The owner-baker has a 12-year record of success with her baked goods business aptly named Breads & Moore. But on this day,...

The crowd was thick as honey around Earlene Moore’s booth during the recent inaugural Downtown Farmers Market in Arlington. The owner-baker has a 12-year record of success with her baked goods business aptly named Breads & Moore. But on this day,... http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=11213 Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12003448390263556116-ba37797aab46770aafc7349c04f36c1d 2009-10-16T07:42:49.000-04:00

Struggling with hearing loss since she was a baby, Karen Wildman (left) knew a lot about drying out hearing aids from sweat, rain...

Struggling with hearing loss since she was a baby, Karen Wildman (left) knew a lot about drying out hearing aids from sweat, rain... http://www.mominventors.com/2009/07/15/sisters-find-that-drying-out-electronics-is-their-bag/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18404203757684403201-f33382f500455c803e1cc58188cca123 2009-09-18T22:45:50.245-04:00

I have been crafting and creating my entire life! For generations, the women in my family have perused all sorts of crafty goodness, and have taught these skills to the generations that followed them. My mother always has some creative project underway, and many of the crocheted afghans she has made throughout her life grace my home today. Read more by clicking on the link

I have been crafting and creating my entire life! For generations, the women in my family have perused all sorts of crafty goodness, and have taught these skills to the generations that followed them. My mother always has some creative project underway, and many of the crocheted afghans she has made throughout her life grace my home today. Read more by clicking on the link http://cafehandmade.com/index.php/2009/09/mommaprenuer-kim-white-of-kim-white-creations/ Cafe Handmade chandmade295 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:596970797450548124-0d10e5022bba63dec5f156cb31bf7f12 2009-08-17T09:53:14.266-04:00

It's a trend a lot of mothers are cashing in on. They're quitting their 9-to-5 jobs, staying home with the kids and...

It's a trend a lot of mothers are cashing in on. They're quitting their 9-to-5 jobs, staying home with the kids and... http://www.abc15.com/content/financialsurvival/azstories/story/Valley-stay-at-home-moms-big-idea-earns-her-big/Z8AUDz3LNE2i8eJSwbrbQA.cspx Dane Carlson dcarlson281 9 8 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5124387588744569467-0084059e650093524c719d3f012cab31 2009-01-21T12:30:49.689-05:00

Donna Maria interviews Rachele Dressler-Sweetser (text and audio) of Monkey Baby Clothes on her planned class action lawsuit to reform the newly enacted Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

Donna Maria interviews Rachele Dressler-Sweetser (text and audio) of Monkey Baby Clothes on her planned class action lawsuit to reform the newly enacted Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2009/01/the-end-of-handmade-baby-clothes.html Donna Maria Coles Johnson dcolesjohnson115 28 27 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17929976987161257823-a877794e5ca93d6a88d98ab25fd24409 2009-01-20T18:44:43.996-05:00

In today's Do It All Mamas (& Papas) feature - meet Lois Whittaker mom to two boys ages five and three and the founder/inventor/owner of The Cushie Pushie Company (a different kind of breast feeding support pillow).

In today's Do It All Mamas (& Papas) feature - meet Lois Whittaker mom to two boys ages five and three and the founder/inventor/owner of The Cushie Pushie Company (a different kind of breast feeding support pillow). http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Do-It-All-Mamas--Papas-Meet-the-mom-behind-Cushie-Pushies Angela Shupe ashupe226 29 29 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6818587524172590770-b69bcc50ae9c1b99ad1cbddda68c65a1 2009-08-15T06:29:29.144-04:00

Men may be (still) dominant in business world, but you and I have to admit that mompreneurs are tougher and have more tenacity than the rest that call themselves “entrepreneur.” Mompreneur is someone who plays a leading role in two totally different...

Men may be (still) dominant in business world, but you and I have to admit that mompreneurs are tougher and have more tenacity than the rest that call themselves “entrepreneur.” Mompreneur is someone who plays a leading role in two totally different... http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/15/mompreneur-super-entrepreneur/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12745360842136045884-99ef77b02b64b5dfb7e78187882720da 2008-12-24T16:49:17.566-05:00

This article discusses several important things to consider before mommy goes into business with daddy.

This article discusses several important things to consider before mommy goes into business with daddy. http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/09/making-love-and.html Donna Maria Coles Johnson dcolesjohnson115 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17939204408768173862-6bfc668d77d723daaebfd3f38c280964 2009-01-17T05:11:00.000-05:00

is just like you or me, except that she's way better at everything. Forget the shoulder-padded, gym-slaving, working mom of yesteryear - this is a woman you actually want to be but, of course, never will. The only thing she has in common with her

is just like you or me, except that she's way better at everything. Forget the shoulder-padded, gym-slaving, working mom of yesteryear - this is a woman you actually want to be but, of course, never will. The only thing she has in common with her http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1775287315&f=9791 17 16 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11288928050154371959-f164495ed1ce7995dd9dd8f32f3eceef 2009-01-20T18:51:17.642-05:00

All this change coincides with a major professional shift. Stone has overhauled Her Sports + Fitness and launched a new baby of sorts just this month. The rebranded publication, Women's Running, narrows the focus of a magazine Stone initially created to serve ordinary women interested in running, triathlons and other sports.

All this change coincides with a major professional shift. Stone has overhauled Her Sports + Fitness and launched a new baby of sorts just this month. The rebranded publication, Women's Running, narrows the focus of a magazine Stone initially created to serve ordinary women interested in running, triathlons and other sports. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jan/14/mom-entrepreneur-lives-to-compete/ Angela Shupe ashupe226 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6965597698468938573-90ec20a499d63196ec613225c1668b4a 2009-08-08T03:07:00.000-04:00

Pond, who specializes in teens and families, adding that these years may be a good time for a working mom to zero in on her career. These are the years when kids 'get into school life. It's a very structured time of life. Then all hell breaks loose

Pond, who specializes in teens and families, adding that these years may be a good time for a working mom to zero in on her career. These are the years when kids 'get into school life. It's a very structured time of life. Then all hell breaks loose http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2133095875&f=9791 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8947160979989560459-2d92c59ffd1b9f3d758457659912b1d1 2009-01-20T18:43:05.272-05:00

Mabel’s Labels are a line of dishwasher, microwave and laundry safe sticky labels and clothing labels. They are customized with your child’s name, favorite colors and an icon of your choosing (animal, symbol, etc).

Mabel’s Labels are a line of dishwasher, microwave and laundry safe sticky labels and clothing labels. They are customized with your child’s name, favorite colors and an icon of your choosing (animal, symbol, etc). http://celebrity-babies.com/2009/01/14/mabels-labels-2/ Angela Shupe ashupe226 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2266942608709962588-fc42e094dc362aaf7c21ea9434fc9a63 2009-07-16T08:38:05.054-04:00

Who would have ever thought that making a plaster cast of an expectant mother’s belly could be turned into a work of art, let alone a business?

Who would have ever thought that making a plaster cast of an expectant mother’s belly could be turned into a work of art, let alone a business? http://localtechwire.com/business/local_tech_wire/opinion/blogpost/5468744/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5585204220592844337-de083a2bef3b54ca5f5c25e902e30a24 2009-03-05T15:50:50.291-05:00

In a failed toy store in Hingham Square, four women are taking on the recession in style. Their brainchild, which opened in December, is a cooperative shop that the four "mompreneurs" hope will weather the recession and serve as an incubator for...

In a failed toy store in Hingham Square, four women are taking on the recession in style. Their brainchild, which opened in December, is a cooperative shop that the four "mompreneurs" hope will weather the recession and serve as an incubator for... http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/02/26/theyre_going_to_work_on_their_own_terms/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed5 Angela Shupe ashupe226 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18346845085623554169-65531e24176f1a13734daa59243577f5 2009-07-08T10:04:50.297-04:00

You might say she's stabbed, shot and strangled her way into a business she says is perfect for stay-at-home moms.

You might say she's stabbed, shot and strangled her way into a business she says is perfect for stay-at-home moms. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/jun/15/port-orchard-woman-hopes-to-make-a-killing-with/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15813589028377303197-8aecaeaf3a6c8aad6c045b9ecfb104e2 2009-02-22T12:18:44.644-05:00

During these tough economic times, plenty of people are getting creative to make ends meet. Even some stay-at-home moms are thinking outside of the box to earn some extra money by taking on the title of "Mompreneur.

During these tough economic times, plenty of people are getting creative to make ends meet. Even some stay-at-home moms are thinking outside of the box to earn some extra money by taking on the title of "Mompreneur. http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9774349&nav=0RaP Angela Shupe ashupe226 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7364536583735550138-08103aba18909bfc5c90d6daf4f7f4f7 2009-03-15T01:18:09.261-04:00

Swag bags, those totes containing gifts for Oscar celebrities who really don't need them, usually don't inspire thoughts of green, environmentally friendly products. But Ann Foley has a different idea. Foley, a DuPage County stay-at-home mom, has...

Swag bags, those totes containing gifts for Oscar celebrities who really don't need them, usually don't inspire thoughts of green, environmentally friendly products. But Ann Foley has a different idea. Foley, a DuPage County stay-at-home mom, has... http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=273404 Angela Shupe ashupe226 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:456074372219941006-a956a21feca4b645b1abb2e8176db31a 2008-12-24T16:47:58.511-05:00

This article discussed seven useful parenting skills that are easily transferable to the business arena.

This article discussed seven useful parenting skills that are easily transferable to the business arena. http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2007/10/raising-kids-an.html Donna Maria Coles Johnson dcolesjohnson115 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:338899821394805247-db966b6c25292c6734827ab1c0fad7b1 2009-04-26T17:17:00.000-04:00

The first hurdle is past--you've got the job interview scheduled. The next hurdle is the job interview itself.

The first hurdle is past--you've got the job interview scheduled. The next hurdle is the job interview itself. http://www.modernmom.com/working_mom/article/3196/ 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9047601187950021512-de5aa04547b80d35b04cbd3407039b44 2009-04-02T05:47:51.179-04:00

...there are professions that allow a mom to do...

...there are professions that allow a mom to do... http://modernmom.com/working_mom/article/2357/ 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9132386587692880647-9f763212d12cbe4f967dbe1fa644cefa 2009-03-01T11:55:12.212-05:00

Most business people would scoff at the way Marilyn Johnson runs her business. At Digital Worxx Design in Chicago's Beverly community, Johnson trains her competition.

Most business people would scoff at the way Marilyn Johnson runs her business. At Digital Worxx Design in Chicago's Beverly community, Johnson trains her competition. http://www.southtownstar.com/business/1442163,022309digitalworxx.article Angela Shupe ashupe226 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7535281298066828110-851c8828f5a812ffdc6e0a37beac24f4 2009-03-15T01:26:20.355-04:00

When Alex Tutwiler, 32, a mechanical engineer, gave birth to her first child she cut down on her work hours from full time to part time so that she could spend more time with her baby. Two years later, when pregnant with her second child, Alex realised how complicated her life would be if she continued her engineering job. “I wanted to be free to find my own schedule,” she says. “I wanted to do something from home where I would be able to give more time to my kids.”

When Alex Tutwiler, 32, a mechanical engineer, gave birth to her first child she cut down on her work hours from full time to part time so that she could spend more time with her baby. Two years later, when pregnant with her second child, Alex realised how complicated her life would be if she continued her engineering job. “I wanted to be free to find my own schedule,” she says. “I wanted to do something from home where I would be able to give more time to my kids.” http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2009/02/27/stories/2009022750030200.htm Angela Shupe ashupe226 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17587884463770957094-69a9093ed0900473a774e669a6a8db44 2008-12-24T16:45:44.020-05:00

Donna Maria shares tips to help moms in business hire the help they need to manage both home and business, without compromising either.

Donna Maria shares tips to help moms in business hire the help they need to manage both home and business, without compromising either. http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/03/how-to-hire-a-f.html Donna Maria Coles Johnson dcolesjohnson115 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5987103807985934674-c752a882e751269b8898c22e259695c6 2009-06-23T09:06:34.586-04:00

In an unusual twist, many moms are finding themselves in a new scenario: seeking work-at-home arrangements driven not by flexibility - think soccer practices and piano recitals - but as the best option to supplement family income.

In an unusual twist, many moms are finding themselves in a new scenario: seeking work-at-home arrangements driven not by flexibility - think soccer practices and piano recitals - but as the best option to supplement family income. http://www.theledger.com/article/20090525/NEWS/905225043/1002/SPORTS?Title=Many-Moms-Scrambling-to-Make-Some-Extra-Money Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0