Moms opening up their own businesses!
Posted on: January 15, 2008
I have had the pleasure to meet some very creative, talented and dedicated moms that have come into my library and I even have a fair amount of relatives that are equally creative and talented (you know who you are)! These women have taken experiences from mommyhood and have created viable, successful and enviro-friendly businesses. Here are a few of the businesses that I have seen around:
Chi Chi Amor: Children’s Clothes: Two mommies offering unique and adorable hand-made children’s clothing made from pieces of recycled fabrics from the huipil and corte, the traditional shirt and skirt of indigenous Mayan women of Guatemala.
Beelu: An inventive (and comfy) feeding pillow for parents on the go!
Katydid Designs: This is a young lady that started her business right out of college… I’ve actually purchased a belt from her!
Little Forever: Handcrafted fine silver jewelry that features your child’s fingerprint.
Moxie Design Studios: I love tech-savvy mommies!
Looking to open your own business? Check out these resources available online and at the West Palm Beach Public Library!
Work at Home Moms Meetup [website]
Office of Small Business Assistance [website]
Starting your own Apparel Business [website]
101 Small Business Ideas for Under $5,000 [book]
Small Business in Paradise: Working for Yourself in a Place You Love [book]
The Specialty Shop: How to Create Your Own Unique and Profitable Retail Business [book]
Do you have some small business sites to share with our readers? Please pass them on!!
KidSpace Blog 
January 16, 2008 at 11:20 pm
A great place to sell handmade items is Etsy.com. Check out my boyfriend’s crafy sister’s company called Starbugaloo Designs on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5189178.