Introducing DHL and AEO Small Business MVPs
Recently, DHL and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) implemented the DHL Advancing Micro-Entrepreneurs Program. The program provides $1,000 cash equity awards and DHL Ship Ready shipping envelopes to entrepreneurs in Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. Three AEO member organizations—ACCION Texas, in Houston, Micro-Business, USA, in Miami and Self-Employment Loan Fund, Inc., in Phoenix—served as local partners and distributed 29 DHL equity awards. Below are “snapshots” of three of the MVPs of the DHL Advancing Micro-Entrepreneurs Award Program.
The first step in starting a business is the biggest. Learn how DHL and its partners are helping to get start-ups up and growing.
Bung-Gee Pup-EE: A New Leash on Business Life
In 1997, Kelly Seylar and Robert Summers were unable to obtain financing for their new expandable dog leash business, Bung-Gee Pup-EE.
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EmpresarioUSA: Home-Study Home Business
Charles Denney started his home-based business, EmpresarioUSA.com, to spend as much time as possible with his two young sons.
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ANA Contracting: The Means for Successful Marketing
Michele Sanders started her construction business, ANA Contracting, in 2004 and enrolled in the SELF Business Plan Workshop aiming for business success.
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Weezy’s Sweet Kitchen: Cooking Up a New Business
Katherlyn Johnson started Weezy’s Sweet Kitchen in 2005 with a loan from ACCION Texas.
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Camelon Candle: Lighting the Way to a New Life
Derrick Miller opened Camelon Candle in April 2004 after being laid off from a scientific staffing agency.
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Nightworks of Phoenix: New Lines, New Business
Cheryl Morrow and her cousin Gregory Brown started Nightworks of Phoenix in 2000 by producing a line of gold foil Egyptian themed t-shirts.
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Personal Touch Plus: Giving People Credit
Felicia Sexton started Personal Touch Plus in 1999 to help educate people about credit issues.
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Adphilnat Studio: Success by Design
With support from Micro-Business, USA, Veronica Stephenson opened textile design firm Adphilnat Studio in January 2004.
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Bonita Clothing: Learning Leads to Growth
Bonita Arnold came to Self-Employment Loan Fund, Inc. (SELF) as a successful entrepreneur seeking to learn more about business operations.
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Spalon Hair Design: Success Through Movable Marketing
Delories Gordon decided to start Spalon Hair Design when she was laid off after 22 years working for an oil and gas company.
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Ecom Corporation: Growing Online
Micro-Business, USA assisted Franklin Suazo in securing a loan, which he used to establish the website for his online electronic retail business, Ecom, in June 2005.
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Estrella: A Horse (Blanket) of a Profitable Color
Ronald Bykerk opened Estrella Horse Blankets in 1999, offering repairs, cleaning and restoration of washable horse equipment.
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4U Gift: Taking the Next Step
Nuray Ozhan needed to increase inventory to grow the business to the next level.
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Cori Anthony Clothing, Co.: Following the Entrepreneurial Footsteps
Cori Stoute’s entrepreneurial background-his dad and grandfather started their own companies-inspired him to kick off his own clothing company.
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Delectable Gourmet Desserts: Let Them Eat (Cheese) Cake
Beryl Williams took her baking business from her kitchen to her own space in just one year.
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