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[20 Jul 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
Is a patent really worth it?

Have you ever had some incredible idea and wondered if you should patent it?  Most people have at some point in their life.  Have you ever seen a bronze plaque of a patent on someones wall and thought it was cool?  I know I have! But the real deal is a plain piece of paper with your patent info…….not a plaque.  Boo Hoo!
I have a design patent and let me tell you – it isn’t all roses all the time.  Yes, I was very fortunate for the first few years …

Business, Entreprenette, Innovative ideas, Inventions, Licensing, Patents and Trademarks »

[14 Jul 2010 | 10 Comments | ]
Make Your Booth Stand Out at a Trade Show

Deciding to do a trade show is a HUGE decision……big exposure and big bucks!  Everyone wants to make the most of it each time and come out on top for the huge effort you put into it.
I loved doing trade shows when I first started my handbag line.  I faithfully went to NYC 5 times a year for various accessory shows, schmoozed to the max, got lots of orders, stayed for a few extra days going to appointments my superstar PR sister set up for me with editors and went …

Branding, Business, Entreprenette, Innovative ideas, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Tradeshows, Wholesale »

[8 Jul 2010 | 8 Comments | ]
100 (plus) Reasons to Become an Entreprenette

I often wonder WHAT made someone decide to become an Entreprenette. Do you?  When I graduated college and got a job in the movie business, I never thought for a second about being an Entreprenette. I was just going to work in the film business forever and find my fame and fortune there.  Even though I come from a long line of  entrepreneurs of all kinds (Fashion Designers, Linen & Sheet Designers, Factors, Shrinks, Dentists, Deli Owners and more I’m sure), it really never occurred to me to follow in …

Business, Entreprenette, Entrepreneur, Facebook, Innovative ideas, Inventions, Marketing, Nuts & Bolts, Patents and Trademarks, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Websites »

[1 Jul 2010 | 21 Comments | ]
Sand + Sea = Product

Just look at this new Entreprenette photo! I arrived at the beach yesterday (on my vacation!) to find these two enterprising young women with a jewelry stand…..selling necklaces made from sea shells and beach rocks with natural holes in them. They win my vote for the best new business of the week.  All they needed was an idea and voila – instant product line.

What I admire about them, is that they saw an opportunity and went for it. They happened upon the shells and rocks on …

Business, Innovative ideas, Inventions, Kids, Manufacturing »

[29 Jun 2010 | 10 Comments | ]
56 Ideas To Fund A Startup

Who isn’t hoping for money to fall from the sky when launching a new business right?  In this fast moving world, there are always new ways popping up to win, find or earn money every day.  My 56 Entreprenette Experts in this post, share ideas that worked for them, links to business loans, and other fresh ideas……PLUS, some super cool contests out there!!  No excuses now……if you need our votes, post it in the comments below and let’s see if you can help each other out.  And…..We’d love to learn …

Branding, Business, Entreprenette, Innovative ideas, Investors, Networking, Nuts & Bolts, Startup »