May 2012

Q & A

Tips on How to Write Articles There are many ways to learn how to write articles. Some people are skilled at writing longer pieces while others prefer shorter formats. Also, a certain style of writing may not be the form you should pursue. Try different kinds to find out where you fit. You should also […]

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Unique Gel Candles

Missed Opportunity Lynn Thomas was awestruck by the unusual artistic candles that she discovered at an outdoor market. She was curious about the production method, but the vendor refused to answer questions about how the product was made, explaining that her brother created the products. Thomas bought a candle, and through lengthy trial and error […]

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High Flying Ideas

Murphy’s Law Rich Devos & Jay Van Andel started a number of businesses before finding their niche as the founders of Amway. Their first venture was in the aviation industry. The World War II veterans opened a flying school in Michigan. However, after hiring instructors and signing up customers, they discovered there was a slight […]

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Making Money in Hollywood

Spotting a Unique Niche In the 1970s, Rick Washburn wanted to be an actor and landed minor roles as a hitman and an FBI agent in several movies, according to business editor Paul Barrett. But Wasburn discovered that he could make a lot more money in Hollywood by using specialized knowledge from his childhood. While […]

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