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Cakes Churn Profit In Down Economy
When Taneika Grant, a 28-year-old Bronx native, graduated from one of New York's top universities in 2005, she thought for sure by now she would be living out her dream, working at one of the nation's top tourism or event management firms. But, like so many struggling to make do in a wavering economy, she quickly learned she'd have to pave her own path to success.
"It's really a crazy situation," she said. "I went to school for all these years. You'd think it would be easier to get employed. At some point, you feel like you have to take matters into your own hands."
That she did--whipping up a variety of Caribbean inspired confections. Nearly two years ago, she started baking leisurely. Now turned her own small business, T&O Bakery Delights has evolved into more than a hobby. It has become a solution of sorts. Even though she hasn't given up her day job, baking has brought her some solace and $3000 in revenue over the course of one year.
*View complete slideshow with captions here: http://sharifagrant.com/Content/t&obakery/index.htm... When Taneika Grant, a 28-year-old Bronx native, graduated from one of New York's top universities in 2005, she thought for sure b... more -
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The Squeeze - Doin' Bizness in the Car
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13 Startups Working on Solar-Concentrating PV
Over a dozen startups are working on ways to use mirrors and lenses to concentrate sunlight hundreds of times onto tiny, highly efficient solar cells.
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Gasoline-powered vehicle owners switching to providing greener alternatives
Greg Murray has always loved his turbo-charged Subaru WRX. But carbon guilt got the better of him.
So now, not only has he stopped driving it, the electric convert's going into business selling battery-powered vehicles. "I've always loved gas cars. But it stopped being fun, because I knew what I was doing to the environment," says the Vancouverite. "You love it -- but there's so much evil attached."
As the demand for green cars rise, entrepreneurs throughout B.C. are seeing fresh opportunities to do business in an industry long dominated by major corporations.
While the big automakers rush to roll out affordable low-carbon cars by 2010, small startups are finding their own niche.
Jay Giraud is the founder of seven-month-old Envia Solarmotion Inc., which specializes in converting Ford vehicles to run on batteries. "Corporations are desperate to reduce fuel costs," said Giraud.
Murray, meanwhile, is now the marketing director of E-SUV Inc., the Canadian dealer for E-Ride Industries, a Minnesota company that manufactures low-speed electric utility vehicles.
The Vancouver dealership, just six months old, has five confirmed orders, said Murray.
But the business of selling low-speed electric cars is still a gamble in Canada, with federal and provincial regulations limiting wider use. To succeed, small companies both here and abroad are banking on a new breed of driver willing to go the distance to save on gas -- and the environment. Greg Murray has always loved his turbo-charged Subaru WRX. But carbon guilt got the better of him. ... more -
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The Business Ides of March
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Update on FLOW and Working for Good by Jeff Klein
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Davos Annual Meeting 2008 - Bill Gates
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Uh Oh, Billabong!
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