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Launchpad
Launchpad is heard live every Monday morning at 12:40 pm.

"Serial entrepreneur" Liz Hamburg and her mother Joan Hamburg bring you inspiring stories from small business owners and entrepreneurs. Hear directly Everything from those who are just starting out to the many who have already made it. All of them have war stories to share and tips of what to do and not to do. Launchpad also offers expert advice on how to finance your business, how to market it, how to deal with employees, health insurance and lots of other important topics.

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Recent Features
Shabby Chic
Rachel Ashwell's business is truely an entrepreneurial story which began 20 years ago with one small store. Today, there are over a dozen locations worldwide. The term "shabby chic" is one which many know today and it is all credited to Rachel's idea and dream. Her line is featured in Target stores and you can find her store right here in New York City in the Soho area.
Collectors? Quest
Collectors’ Quest is a website that merges retail and interactive content for the collectors’ community. Using the latest in web tools, Collectors’ Quest provides an engaging interactive format for the collector featuring video, social networking and targeted ecommerce.
Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship
NFTE is an organization founded by Steve Mariotti which helps youths learn about the ins and outs of creating, starting, and managing their own business. This program is currently working with 55,000 kids around the world and Business Week recently selected 2 graduates of NFTE to their "Top 25 Entrepreneur" list. NFTE is currently holding their National Youth Entrepenurship Challenge which will be decided in October. A company called Awesome Cupcakes started by Kevin Abernathy is contention to win.
MyMiracleBaby.com
My Miracle Baby. com offers a large & exciting selection of high quality baby clothing and personalized baby gifts at up to 70% off retail. Started by Donna Bliss after she had her miracle baby and was let go from her job her goal is to become the single largest independent retailer of children's clothing, newborn baby gifts, expectant mom gifts. christening apparel, baby shower favors and more.
Little Miss Matched
Find out how a successful company was started from lost socks
Archive
Podcasts
Liz Hamburg and her mother Joan Hamburg bring you inspiring stories from small business owners and entrepreneurs.
LaunchPad - November 02, 2009
WOR 710HD- Joan and Liz Hamburg talk with Bikram Choudhury, the creator of Bikram yoga on the issue of protecting his name and trademark during Launch Pad.
LaunchPad - October 26, 2009
WOR 710HD- Joan and Liz Hamburg speak to the co-founder of jill-e designs during Launch Pad about how she was able to get her camera/electronic bags into major retail outlets.
LaunchPad - October 19, 2009
WOR 710HD- Joan and Liz Hamburg talks to manufacturing specialist Mitch Free about how to go from prototypes to million piece runs.
LaunchPad - October 12, 2009
WOR 710HD- Joan and Liz Hamburg talk to the creator of Zeo-personal sleep coach on how he took a college business idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar company.
LaunchPad - October 05, 2009
WOR 710HD- Joan and Liz Hamburg speak with the owner of Francesca's Touch of Class Events about how she moved her life from educator to the owner of a successful event planning business.
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