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JJ Ramberg

JJ Ramberg is the anchor of “Your Business,” MSNBC’s weekly show on small business. In addition to her extensive television reporting experience, Ramberg has a background as an entrepreneur and co-founded GoodSearch.com. She has an MBA from Stanford Business School.



Guest List -- Sunday, Nov. 23

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:33 AM by Andrew Littell
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In this turbulent economy, many small business owners are working together to survive. See how Nancy Cobb and Rosie Dole, owners of separate antique stores in Bradenton, Florida, are now sharing retail space to cut costs, and Lou Desiato and Robert Kolmus are using purchasing agreements for the raw materials needed for their respective eastern Pennsylvania-based wineries. Find out how sharing resources can help your business stay afloat.

Panelists

Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting, which provides advice and services to startups looking to raise capital.

Robert Levin, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The New York Enterprise Report, a magazine that caters exclusively to the small business community.

Learning From the Pros

Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams launched their furniture brand in 1989 with the intention of providing sleek, high end furniture at a reasonable price. They now have locations in cities across the country. Find out the strategies that have helped them grow their business into a nationally recognized brand.

Elevator Pitch

Jeff Archambault pitches The Baby Butler to the panel. The Baby Butler is a hands free baby bottle holder that holds the bottle in a place with a velcro strap so the person holding the baby has free hands. Archambault is looking for capital to expand inventory, sustain a national marketing campaign, and increase his product line.

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