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StartupNation on ABC News Now, helps an entrepreneur in need

Written by: Rich Sloan July 24th, 2009
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Tory Johnson, frequent reporter on ABC’s Good Morning America show and anchor of the ABC NewsNow series focusing on careers asked for a little StartupNation love recently. One of her faithful fans, Natalie, of ChicSweets, asked for ideas about how to move her business forward on a variety of levels, especially in the transition from part-time to full-time.

Click on the image below to learn Natalie’s challenges and my recommendations.

As I say at the end of the interview, Natalie’s really on the right track here. She has a day job and has started ChicSweets part-time, ramping it up slowly but surely with little risk so she can gracefully step away from her day job when everything is ship-shape with ChicSweets and not a moment before.

Note also that I got a great tip/idea from fellow StartupNation member Carli Kiene of Inked Fingers Photography to help Natalie drum up business in the wedding planning arena. Thanks Carli!!!

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Comments

  1. Sonia Wilson     Says:
    July 24th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    I just LOVED this! Startup Nation delivers value, inspiration and wisdom. I’m glad I follow you on Twitter. The information you provide empowers me. Thank you!

    Sonia

  2. TommyV     Says:
    July 25th, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Great segment! I like the tip/idea that Carli suggested. I am going to try that with my business!

    TommyV

  3. Edgar Aya     Says:
    July 26th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    I read your excellent article. Your support for those young entrepreneurs that will shape the future of America’s tomorrow business fabric is very encouraging and commendable.
    Sincerely,

    Edgar H. Aya

  4. pat     Says:
    August 10th, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Ladar Cleaning Service start up
    http://www.indiegogo.com/ladarofmistartup
    Ladar Cleaning Service is a woman owned and operated Commercial cleaning services. The purpose of this is to help bring in some capital to buy cleaning equipment