consumer trends

10 Tips for Buzzworthy Business Plan

Sabrina Parsons of Palo Alto Software (her blog is Mommy CEO) offered a useful list of 10 tips for buzzworthy business plans last week in the Princeton Entrepreneurship Network business plan contest.1. Focus on the... more »

Bringing up babies at work

Could that be a gurgle or - whoa - a stinky diaper in the next cubicle?Yes, "baby on board" is the latest - and the most controversial trend in corporate day care for a small... more »

New adult shop finds itself in a touchy spot

The prom-dress-pink store, with strips of ribbon dangling in the windows and a breast-cancer-awareness sign out front, looks like any girly gift shop in West Chester's bustling business district.But the Feminique Boutique, a new adult... more »

Five Things You Don’t Know About Baby Boomers

Think of a few famous baby boomers. Now, call to mind a few that you know. It's probably safe to assume that none of the images that popped into your head resemble a generic brown... more »

Christy’s has candles to burn

Biloxi - This is the time of year for buying gifts and Christy's Creations is in the business of providing ideas that are more personal than a gift card for Father's Day, graduations, weddings and... more »

Otter Nature Store to call it quits after 18 years

The slumping economy is claiming another victim.After 18 year of business, the Otter Nature Store in downtown Vacaville will close its doors this summer."We sell what are 'extra' things for people," explained store owner Betty... more »

Sisters feather their Nest with eclectic mix

Grand Rapids -- In looking for a home for their new store, sisters Marcia Wals and Sandra Haverkamp saw the East Hills business district as a perfect nesting spot.The women opened their home and garden... more »

Store sells inspiring home accessories

Talking shop with Karen Benson, owner of Inspire, a home accessories boutique that opened last week in downtown Fort Myers. The store sells home furnishings and decorative accessories. There are plans to sell slipcovers and... more »