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Sandy Abrams

Crowdsourcing: Online Dating for Business?

Sandy Abrams | Posted 04.16.2013 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Entrepreneurs are known for figuring out solutions to every problem or obstacle in their way, however the one major issue that still holds most entrepreneurs back is money.

One Mom's Mission for Healthy Dessert

Sandy Abrams | Posted 05.20.2013 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Many moms would consider the words "healthy dessert" to be an oxymoron. The healthy options usually taste "healthy" and garner complaints from our kids. But leave it to a mom of three girls to create an option that is healthy, delicious and what people want in a dessert.

From Farm to Closet: Made in USA Jeans

Sandy Abrams | Posted 04.30.2013 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

The father and son team of Lawson and BJ Nickol are on a mission to help consumers understand the value of quality products that are Made in USA. They are the founders of All American Clothing.

Building a Raw Food Biz

Sandy Abrams | Posted 04.09.2013 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Turning 40 is a wake up call for many women. We realize that we can no longer eat what our heart desires but instead need to eat for our heart's health and longevity. Susan O'Brien, founder of Hail Merry natural food products found herself on this path in 2005.

MOMPRENEURS: Basketball Coach Now Winning In Bath & Body Biz

Sandy Abrams | Posted 11.28.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Ayo Hart has been coaching high school basketball for eighteen years but now she's showing a softer side with the launch of her Dolphin Organics bath and body line.

MOMPRENEURS: The Monetization of Mom Bloggers

Sandy Abrams | Posted 11.20.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

"I wasn't blogging just for the creative outlet. I wanted to create something from nothing and build a business."

MOMPRENEURS: Cycling Their Way to Success

Sandy Abrams | Posted 10.23.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Why put your car in the garage when you can park indoor spin bikes and run a spin class there instead? This was the humble beginning to the now thriving Fit On Studios start-up in Los Angeles in 2010.

Mompreneurs: The Business of Mom Networks

Sandy Abrams | Posted 09.29.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

New moms mainly crave sleep but the other thing that feels comforting is connecting with other new moms. With the help of moms groups, we don't have to go through it alone at any phase.

Mompreneurs: From Laid Off to Launch... After 40

Sandy Abrams | Posted 08.08.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

After being laid off twice within six months, there was only one thing for Judy Goss to do: start her own business.

MOMPRENEURS: From Music Manager to Nail Spa Owner

Sandy Abrams | Posted 08.01.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Most people can't imagine making the leap into a completely different career, but Donna moved past this fear by taking her experience in the music biz and applying it to her new venture.

Mompreneurs: Mixing Business & Pleasure With Trunk Shows

Sandy Abrams | Posted 07.29.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Many women are happy with three simple pleasures: our friends, a cocktail and some shopping. It's even better when it all supports a small business or local entrepreneur.

Mompreneurs: Daily Cues to Stick to Goals

Sandy Abrams | Posted 07.11.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Some people know what their calling is at a very young age and that passion just sticks with them for life. Nancy Shapiro was born to teach. Now, she's turned that gift of helping others into a business.

Mompreneurs: Helping Parents Plan For College

Sandy Abrams | Posted 07.04.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Jodi Okun was ready to get back to working after raising her kids who had left for college. She strategically thought about what she enjoys doing and then made a plan to build a business based around her passions.

Mompreneurs: Relying on Facebook to Grow Biz

Sandy Abrams | Posted 06.27.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

There comes a time for many stay-at-home moms when they realize that they can turn their hobby into a business. This "lifestyle business" model has been life-changing for these two self-proclaimed "Facebook Mompreneurs."

Mompreneurs: Filmmaker Preserves Milestone Moments For Families

Sandy Abrams | Posted 06.20.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Christina's entrepreneurial journey that would mirror her own stages of life. In 2011 Christina had her second child. As she became pregnant this second time around, she wanted to help other moms through producing special keepsake videos.

Mompreneurs: Should You Consider a Franchise?

Sandy Abrams | Posted 06.11.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

For women in particular, there are so many low cost as well as home-based franchise brands. In the past, it seemed that franchising was geared more for the brick and mortar, high investment, high strung entrepreneurs.

Mompreneurs: From Real Life Mom to Digital Doyenne

Sandy Abrams | Posted 05.20.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Kimberley Clayton Blaine is a national parenting expert, author and a licensed Family and Child Therapist. She's the executive producer of the Go-To Mom series and the producer of the branded entertainment show MommytoMommy.TV. She's also a mom to a 5-year old and a 10-year old. So, how did she go from real life mom to this digital doyenne?

Mompreneurs: The Story Of The Spontaneous Smiley Movement

Sandy Abrams | Posted 05.16.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

As a mompreneur, Ruth Kaiser has been in the trenches, learning by doing, running her business while running a home. She's one of those people who can't just sit still when they feel they were meant to do something.

Mompreneurs: Behind The Scenes Of A Monthly Membership Biz

Sandy Abrams | Posted 04.30.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Jessica has her finger on the pulse of what her market wants. She's poised to continue to deliver products that solve the ongoing problem for busy parents who want a unique learning experience for their kids.

Mompreneurs: From Product Idea To Miracle

Sandy Abrams | Posted 04.25.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Like many mompreneurs, the thought of knowing there's got to be a better way took hold of Shelly Ehler. She knew she had to make her ShowNo Towel.