Crazy Money
Matt Lauzon - Mad Jeweler
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http://www.paragonlake.com/
While at Babson College, Matt Lauzon saw something shiny and sparkly in the country's $60 billion jewelry industry. Most Americans had plenty of options for rings at jewelry and department stores, of course, but he thought people might like another: rings custom-made to designs they submitted to a Web site.
The Cakes Are Fake. The Profits Are Real
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http://www.cakerental.com/
What: Whimsical fake wedding cakes
Who: Kimberly Aya of Fun Cakes rental LLC
Where: Grandville, Mich.
When: Started in 2007
Startup costs: Less than $1,000
Man-Skirts A Great Business
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This Franchise Is A Game - Games2U Success Story
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http://www.g2u.com/
The Printed Blog
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http://www.theprintedblog.com/
10 Books That Take An Alternative View Of The Economy And How It Functions.
Gigs Not Jobs
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Maureen Russell has three gigs. Hillary Skye works four. And George Peele? He juggles at least five.
All of these Front Rangers are fully engaged with an economy that has become stingy with full-time jobs. To make ends meet, they balance part-time gigs. Economists and others who wrestle with employment issues have dubbed the trend "gigonomics."
9 Famous Things Invented by Accident
We tend to hold inventors in high esteem, but often their discoveries were the result of an accident or twist of fate. This is true of many everyday items, including the following surprise inventions.
1. Play-Doh
Virtual Graffiti
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http://www.yrwall.com/
With people seeking comfort and security, an ex-stockbroker makes millions playing the pajama game.
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http://www.bigfeetpjs.com/
When consumers get cold feet, what's an entrepreneur to do? Sell them footed pajamas: a grown-up version of Dr. Denton's kiddie sleepwear.
