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We have go so much to be grateful for in the midst of all our economical unheavals. The media's portrayal of our nation and the daily challenges that business owners encompass can be extremely overwhelming, but to escape to my computer and open my emails was such a joy. Just finding out that Message and A Meal reached the semi finalist status for one of Idea Cafes Grant contest , was a fitting way to end the day. I wish all of the candiates great success in all their business endeavors. "The race is not given to the swift, but to those who endure to the end"! God Bless and Best of wishes to all semi finalist.
Congratulations to each and every semi-finalist!
It is truly an honor to be chosen as a semi-finalist amongst so many talented, intelligent, hard-working and creative people that inspire to help others. It's a pleasure to share this honor with all of you.
I know that each of us have worked hard and have struggled through the ups and downs of starting our own business. Perseverance has prevailed and look where its brought us!
Good luck to you all. What a great way to start the Holiday Season!
Wow! Something else wonderful to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. It's great to have The Playground Guide recognized by Idea Cafe. It's been a ton of fun bringing this product to market and the Idea Cafe has been and will continue to be an insightful resource to help fuel our growth. Best of luck to all.
Words cannot describe how it feels to know that my company, Dablo Enterprises dba Pelvic Pain Solutions, is being recognized as one of the semi-finalists among the many innovative and wonderful companies listed.
Your honorable mention of my company inspired me to continue my lifelong passion to help the 5.5 million women and young girls in the US alone who live with chronic pelvic pain. Whether or not I am blessed to be the recipient of this award, I already feel empowered about the future of my business. Your site’s recognition motivated me to focus even more on contacting the media, natural health and medical industry regarding my product.
Idea Cafe is truly an inspiration and I thank you for guiding me through my journey.
My best to all the semi-finalists!
I am indeed grateful that SafeLyfe Personal Security has made it to the Semi-final stage. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to bring my dreams to reality.
THANK YOU! It really is an honor to be considered with the other semi-finalists. The thrill of hearing Action Management was on the list is motivating us to push even harder to get help for the elderly women at risk of losing their homes.
Thank you again for this opportunity and GOOD LUCK to all the semi-finalists.
I am honored to be among so many fine candidates and strong idea's of the semi-finalist stage.
Greener Planet Design has been a life-long dream and motivating factor in many facets of my life.
Idea café has already helped me to launch my company, without over-thinking it, due to the grant opportunity and advice.
As I have already experienced many ups and downs, that can often cause one to stall their dream, I offer to all of the fine entrepreneurs a piece of poetry that I now hang in my office to keep me going:
Follow Your Dream
Trouble arrives in measures,
and we stack it up real high,
until we're convinced,
we have no reason to try.
If you feel defeated,
you're absolutely wrong,
for if you follow your dream,
you could never lose for long.
Ignore the minor set-backs
that pile up and trouble you,
or you will build a mountain,
out of the stones hurled at you.
The future holds great promise,
your destiny unknown,
but God is always helping,
and you're never alone.
Soar bravely toward your goal.
Let nothing darken the way.
You can change your tomorrow,
if you seek your dream today.
Written by Bobette Bryan
I wish all candidates a heart felt good luck.
I am sooooooo excited. I twittered about the honor yesterday. Thank you so much for considering the International Association of Solopreneurs. I am filled with gratitude.
Thanks heaps
I was very honored to have been included in the list of semi-finalists! Winning would be the ultimate, of course, but having my idea and Knowledge Empowerment being viewed as worthy of serious consideration for funding is very gratifying. Thank you!
Thank you so much for choosing PALS with Pawz, it is a great honor to be considered. We are REALLY excited.
I'm so excited for my Shop Denida idea to be considered among the semi finalists. It is an honor. There are so many great ideas, it is almost surreal to be one of them.
Happy Wednesday
Nikki
Wow! "ingenuity, business acumen, and willingness to help others" --It's an absolute honor to be considered among other businesses meeting this description.
Small businesses play an important role in this society, and Jim is sending the right message.
This sounds like a winning premise for a reality show. If only I had some fashion sense....
I agree. Even though no figures are provided, it still took time to compile this chart. Good job!
Erica
http://www.ambassadorstouch.com
That's a nice pie chart.
I am indeed pleased with the whole program at idea cafe and challeged that one day I shall be one of the successful ones in the same programme I am very plesed that you do care for us and that you do need to see achange in our lives in relation to business and seeing us change the lives of others
Bravo, bravo
I also applied for the grant! I am new to this whole process and it is comforting to know that there is a great community out there for support and ideas. Good luck to all!
This blog is an exciting new aspect to the Idea Cafe Grant!
It also gives us a further platform to expand our ideas for our business, and to present our passion for providing dignity and uplifting products -- to senior citizens who are often maligned -- through our business. We are currently in the process of adding three new products to our "Sensational Senior" line, and hope to develop many more in the future if we win the grant.
www,shirts4seniors.com
I also applied. I look forward to seeing this new facet to the contest.
Leslie
www.grillcharms.com
As one of the applicants, I am constantly looking for new ideas, that will increase sales. A recent conversation with my neighbor gave me an idea for adding to sales. We've made an agreement where he will train me in repairing used washers and dryers, and I will give him a commission from each sale. I will obtain the equipment by doing free haul-offs of unwanted equipment. This eliminates the need for the funds for training, and euipment.
I will also begin attending auctions, and resell the items on the net. Robert
I also applied for the grant. I am very energized by Idea Cafe's professionalism and glad that you are furthering your participatio with technology in the form of blogging and social media. Looking forward to working more with Idea Cafe on many other occasions and many more projects!
Crossing my fingers. I applied for the grant. I will be watching this space. :-))) Your site is filled with great resources, by the way. Have been reading lots of good stuff.
Great idea!
Thank you :)