OneOfAKindPreneur

Crafting Clay with Love and Panache- Earthen Concepts by Nidhi Srivastava

Mariam — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:48:45 +0000

India today is burgeoning with designers who are creating beautiful and functional products to beautify homes or simply make style statements. In my quest for enterprises that celebrate the individuality of the founders while creating unique, one of a kind products, I bring to you the stories of these mavericks in the Entrepreneur Spotlight every [...]

How to Fuel Your Business with Creativity-Lessons from Donna Dewberry

Mariam — Sun, 27 May 2012 03:25:19 +0000

One thing about business that often makes the biggest difference is the creative ability of its owner. While most people are fairly creative in different areas, they fail to recognize and apply their creativity to create commercial success. Donna Dewberry, creator of the One Stroke™ Painting Technique is someone who inspires me as an artist [...]

Focusing On Your Passion in Your Business

Mariam — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:31:26 +0000

This is a guest post by Audrey Porterman When you open a small business, especially one that is unique, you face a set of challenges that is individual to your situation. A boutique or specialty business may have the additional challenge of finding its niche of customers. Sometimes turning your passion into a business [...]

How to Commit Brand Suicide: 7 Ways You Could Be Doing It and How There Is A Way Out

Mariam — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:57:05 +0000

If the title of my blog post seems shocking then it’s more in line with my flair for standing out in the crowd, which I believe is the way to go with anything in life and business. A lot has been said and written about branding and yet there’s always another perspective one can explore. [...]

Surprise Management: Diversify to Weather Tough Times

Mariam — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:41:32 +0000

Guest post contributed by Sarah Carling, on behalf of Injury-lawyers.net.au. Today’s businesses have used Change Management and Risk Management with varying degrees of success. While these strategies can help companies prepare for an unknown future, they fall just short of accomplishing the strategic goals that 21st century companies need if they are to keep [...]

A Soapy Story- Parisa Creations by Gauri Kulkarni

Mariam — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:03:03 +0000

The Entrepreneur Spotlight for May 2012 is on Gauri Kulkarni who crafts beautiful soapy creations under the brand name “Parisa Creations”. In a market that is facing a blitzkrieg of soaps, handmade soaps are all the rage now and Gauri’s beautifully scented creations indeed stand out in the crowd. Here is a look at her [...]

When to Hire a Professional

Mariam — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:30:37 +0000

This is a guest post by Kate Croston You have your own company and you have just enough employee help to keep your head above water and be successful. But there are a few tasks here and there that if you are able to go outside of your four walls, you should, here are a [...]

6 Tips On How to Make Technology Work for Your Small Business

Mariam — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:54:57 +0000

As a small business owner spiraling operational costs might be a huge cause for concern. Technology has changed the way people do business and there is no reason why you cannot make technology work for you. Here are 6 tips to help you along the way; you’ll save money and increase profit…. Sell Through [...]

21 Interesting Brand Names That Rock and Inspire

Mariam — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:52:32 +0000

I recently published my own book on branding on Amazon. As I wrapped up this little guide to branding I thought I should write a post to leave you with something to inspire you…some interesting brand names which I hope will set you thinking in the right direction about your very own brand name. I [...]

A Foot Fetish with a Twist- Footsy Changing the Way India Looks at Socks

Mariam — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:49:52 +0000

With spiraling growth of E-commerce in India the trend has heralded the arrival of many a web entrepreneur and the Entrepreneur Spotlight for April 2012 is on one such interesting venture and its founders. “Footsy”, a fresh new venture with Pooja Mehta and Seema Seth at the helm of affairs is all set to change [...]