Full Name: Courtney Metcalfe

Company/Business: Discovery Toys

Website: www.playshopearn.com

Year Founded: 1978

Tell us about your business: Discovery Toys creates highly engaging learning toys, books, games and music that help parents and others teach learning skills through play. The products ignite the imagination and interest of children. Discovery Toys has a goal to deliver a rich educational experience to each child, including those with special challenges. In the catalog, we include an Autism development chart for each of our toys that addresses six general areas of Autism learning. Discovery Toys values product safety and each product is backed with an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

What inspired you to start your business: I was invited to a party by a close friend and loved the products as soon as I started to play with them. I knew how much my children would benefit from them so I decided to start my own business. That way they could have ALL the toys! It is a great way for me to put DT in the hands of every parent and child I meet. The chance to be able to enrich their lives and make that special parent-child bond stronger, is priceless. As a bonus, I get to help other mothers earn extra income. Whether it is to help make ends meet or buy those things we want for ourselves.

Share one business goal you have: To expand my business nationwide.

What would you say contributes to your success: The great support of my family, friends and the company.

What advice would you like to offer other women/moms who are thinking about starting a business: For me, having my own business is a great way for me to stay at home with my children and bring in extra income. It’s hard work, but well worth it! There may be times that you feel your business is not going anywhere, but stay with it. One day it will be like someone flipped the switch and business will start pouring in. Until that time, work at it, even if only a little, every day. You will see results!

What is your favorite business tool/resource: The online and phone training and support that DT offers.

Full Name: Angel Holly

Company/Business: Truo’fles Cosmetics

Website: http://www.truoflescosmetics.com

Year Founded: 2010

Tell us about your business: We are a professional and reliable cosmetics company committed to providing women with affordable, high quality, and variety in purchasing their cosmetics. Truo’fles Cosmetics is my own makeup line I worked on for about 2 years and these makeup products are a Quality and Up-Scale line for very affordable prices. We should be able to have nice things that don’t cost a fortune. Truo’fles means “My Sweet Collection” that I am now sharing with the world and I know women will love this makeup collection.

What inspired you to start your business: This has always been my passion and something worth dedicating my time towards.

Share one business goal you have: Building a Brand.

What would you say contributes to your success: Staying focused and working very hard.

What advice would you like to offer other women/moms who are thinking about starting a business: Make sure it’s something you want to do and stay focused on getting it done without anyone telling you different.

What is your favorite business tool/resource: Social Networking

Full Name: Marva Morris-Guyton

Company/Business: Just in the Wick of Time

Website: www.partylite.biz/growinglites

Year Founded: 2006

Tell us about your business: I am an Independent Consultant for PartyLite. Which is a premier candle and candle accessory company. I do home candle shows as well as online orders. Our candles are oil based and are dripless and burn clean.

What inspired you to start your business: I needed some additional income without the expense of start up fees or the loss of family time.

Share one business goal you have: To share the opportunity with at least 20 people this year and build a strong Team nationally.

What would you say contributes to your success: I treat everyone I meet as a potential customer and ensure they know what I do for a living.

What advice would you like to offer other women/moms who are thinking about starting a business: Follow your passion but don’t do it alone, find the person who is making the income you want to make and follow their lead.

What is your favorite business tool/resource: Word of mouth from my customers and hostesses!

Full Name: Arlene Lizarraga

Company/Business: Votre Vu

Website: www.votrevu.com/arlene

Year Founded: 2009

Tell us about your business: French beauty treats once available exclusively in European spas and boutiques are now available to be shipped to your doorsteps. These botanical based products give you radiant skin from head to toe.

What inspired you to start your business: I want to spend more time at home with my children.

Share one business goal you have: I would like to take my family on vacation next year.

What would you say contributes to your success: Belief in the product.

What advice would you like to offer other women/moms who are thinking about starting a business: Love what you are offering and make no judgements, just go for it!

What is your favorite business tool/resource: Brand Ambassador center has wonderful training and downloads.