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Is parenthood inspiring your entrepreneurial instincts? Consider the stories of these cool companies for modern parents from a range of industries.
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A Platform for Stylepreneurs: Pinterest Meets Online Department Store

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With StyleOwner, fashionistas can help style-challenged friends and monetize their social networks
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The owner of a skincare line wises up to a basic tenet of packaging and watches online sales take off.
March 16, 2012 in Success Stories
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Though the popular site may appear to be an overnight success, Pinterest's co-founder describes the company's early trials and offers some advice to other entrepreneurs.
March 14, 2012 in Success Stories
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Inspired by athletic wear, two former coaches develop high-performance bedsheets.
March 10, 2012 in Success Stories
How Signal Stands Out in the Crowded Text-Message Marketing Space

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Learn how two friends built their SMS-marketing startup into a web success story -- without a dime from outside investors.
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Six Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit

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How Joe Reynolds and Ryan Kunkel parlayed their love of extreme adventure into a $30 million enterprise.
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Connecting Nonprofits With Pro Bono Help

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Many nonprofits can't afford the help of designers and copywriters. CrowdSpring's volunteer program offers a solution.
March 3, 2012 in Success Stories
A Dad's Cautionary Advice Led to a Growing Family Business

A Dad's Cautionary Advice Led to a Growing Family Business

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After a near-accident while training for a marathon, an entrepreneur develops a line of identification gear for outdoor athletes.
February 25, 2012 in Success Stories
How Military Veterans Are Finding Success in Small Business

How Military Veterans Are Finding Success in Small Business

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Leveraging the benefits of their training and specialized resources, military veterans are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship. Here's a look at their battle plans.
February 20, 2012 in Success Stories
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We follow up with some of our do-gooders from past columns.
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