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Michelle Lloyd is a freelance writer and contributor to MomsCharlotte.com.

  • Sweet success for local mompreneur.

    Ines Aranguren

    Ines Aranguren, 52, of Charlotte, decided to open Skys the Limit Cake the day of her second daughter's first birthday. She had been baking since she was 12 years old but when she made Luisa's circus cake, something clicked and she decided to go for it. Since its opening in 2009, Skys the Limit Cakes have been serving up cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats for weddings, birthdays, business events and celebrations. Q. What drew you to designing cakes? A. My first daughter's ...

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    Sep. 24, 2012 | Permalink

  • Mompreneur helps babies, toddlers and kids put their best foot forward.

    Aimee Bertelle Gallo, 40, of Ballantyne began Friendly Rooster, an online shoe and accessory store for kids, in February 2012. After spending most of her career as a buyer for retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear and Belk, it was a natural move for Aimee to own her own company. She loves helping parents find the right fit for kids 0-7 and says an online store was less risky than a brick and mortar set up. She has big plans for the company, including utilizing technl...

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    Sep. 17, 2012 | Permalink

  • Mompreneur makes car buying and selling easier and safer

    After years of buying and selling cars on her own, Leslie Harris Vander Baan, 34, of South Charlotte, began Automotive Consignment in 2003 and CarBuyCo in 2009. She and her husband like the savings of buying and selling automobiles person to person, versus a dealership, but realized she – and members of the public – were taking risks they didn’t need to take. She recently relaunched www.AutoConsign.com and has already seen a 10 percent growth. Q. How did Automotive Consig...

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    Sep. 09, 2012 | Permalink

  • Curtains to cupcakes

    Local mompreneur shares her exceptional taste with clients and friends.

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    Sep. 03, 2012 | Permalink

  • Business not blah, blah, blah for this mompreneur

    Local writer helps entrepreneurs express their passions.

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    Aug. 27, 2012 | Permalink

  • Reducing carbon footprint is passion and calling for mompreneur

    Cloth diapers are back and stylish!

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    Aug. 19, 2012 | Permalink

  • Local mom hits her stride with stroller workouts

    Stroller Strides brings moms together for fun and sweat.

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    Aug. 13, 2012 | Permalink

  • Party business perfect fit for mompreneur

    By Michelle Lloyd MomsCharlotte Jan Tiffany, 43, of South Charlotte and her husband Chuck are a perfect entrepreneur – and mompreneur - business team. Jan says Chuck always knew he would run his own business and luckily it didn’t take much to convince her to join in the fun, work and rewards of owning a business. Their success in the private party business has expanded with Jumpin’ Jacks, Margarita Jacks, Sandbagit and LooseEnds, a personal assistance service. MomsCharlott...

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    Aug. 06, 2012 | Permalink

  • Green Mompreneur helps families look fabulous for less!

    By Michelle Lloyd MomsCharlotte.com After working nine years working in the corporate world as an activities director, Cindy Lee Williams of Huntersville was looking for her next big venture. The answer came after a trip with her sister that included a stop at a consignment shop. She was so blown away by the experience she opened Green Jeans Consignment, a brand name women’s seasonal consignment store in Lake Norman, in October 2010. Aside from helping others dress for less and raisi...

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    Jul. 23, 2012 | Permalink

  • Out of a financial crisis, a mompreneur is born

    Local company has grown by over 1,000 percent in one year.

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    Jul. 15, 2012 | Permalink
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