» Blog Archives

Author Archives: betsyc

Entrepreneur Written Interviews Written Interviews

Interview with Paula Benton and Mary Adams of Cocoon Interior Design, by Betsy Clementson

Published by:

Paula Benton and Mary Adams of Cocoon Interior Design in Brevard, NC provide an example of how an entrepreneurial partnership can work.  Paula started the business and Mary joined her later, and they have combined their backgrounds in art, advertising, and interior design to offer full service residential and commercial design services.

1. How did you get started in interior design?

Continue reading

Share
Entrepreneur Written Interviews Written Interviews

Interview with Helen Leonard, Founder and Director of Administration of The Paragon School, by Betsy Clementson

Published by:

Helen Leonard is the Founder and Director of Administration of The Paragon School, which serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome.  She holds a BS in Education from Vanderbilt University and a Masters in Education from Bank Street College, along with certification in Exceptional Student Education.  Her advice to new entrepreneurs centers around commitment, asking questions, a positive outlook, and belief in yourself and the contributions of your business or organization.

Continue reading

Share
Entrepreneur Written Interviews Written Interviews Uncategorized

Interview with Shannon Berrey of Shannon Berrey Design, by Betsy Clementson

Published by:

1.     How did you get started in interior design?

I became interested in interior design in elementary school—although I didn’t know it was ‘interior design’ at the time, I just knew that I loved redecorating my room on a fairly routine basis. In junior high I was fascinated with architecture and I used to design my own blueprints to turn in for math projects.

2.     What made you decide to start your own business, rather than join an existing firm?

Continue reading

Share
Entrepreneur Written Interviews Written Interviews

Interview with Hillary Bressler, CEO and Founder of .Com Marketing, by Betsy Clementson

Published by:

Hillary Bressler started .Com Marketing (www.commarketing.com) in April of 1997.  Based in Winter Park, FL. .com Marketing offers services from search engine marketing, search engine optimization, and optimized press releases to pay-per-click campaigns, email marketing, and web 2.0 solutions, Recently awarded the 2011 Women’s Achievement Award for Technology by the Women’s Executive Council, Bressler is a pioneer in the field of Internet marketing. Bressler graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in advertising.  She recently offered insights into her entrepreneurial adventures of the past 13 years.

1.     How did .com Marketing come about?

Continue reading

Share