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Back In Business
(NAPS)—Five years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, small-business owners in the region are embracing the notion that good can come from devastation. Grateful that people all around the world are helping to rebuild and revive the region, one surviving company is reminding the world that New Orleans is open for business.
Silk Road Collection, a New Orleans–based seller of antique Chinese furniture, lost most of its customer base when Hurricane Katrina shattered tourism in the region. They needed to find new sources of clients and revenue. Then Yahoo! Small Business sent a team of volunteers to the region to help Gulf Coast businesses get back on their feet. The team built 150 online stores for free in one day, including an online store for Silk Road Collection. Today, online sales account for 80 percent of overall sales for this Asian antiques company.
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Back In Business
September 4, 2010
(NAPS)—Five years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, small-business owners in the region are embracing the notion that good can come from devastation. » Full Story
Innovative Cancer Treatment Delivery Advances Patient Care
September 3, 2010
(NAPS)—It may seem surprising, but, on average, cancer patients spend less time with their oncologists than they do on a lunch brea. » Full Story
Healthy Habits For Healthy Vision
September 2, 2010
(NAPS)—Consumers can be overwhelmed with beauty and personal care products that promise a young, fresh and more energized look. » Full Story
Middle School: It’s Not Too Early To Talk To Kids About Underage Drinking
September 1, 2010
(NAPS)—It’s never too early to let your children know how you feel about underage drinking. » Full Story
Tips To Help Eliminate Homework Hassles
August 31, 2010
(NAPS)—Do your children consistently make excuses for not doing their homework? Is your peaceful family time cut short by a homework tug-of-war? If so, you are not alone. » Full Story
Guard Against Mouth?Injuries
August 30, 2010
(NAPS)—According to a recent survey by Impulse Research Corp. » Full Story
Commemorative?Coins
August 29, 2010
(NAPS)—The sacrifices made by the nation’s disabled veterans will soon be honored with a new memorial in Washington, D.C. » Full Story
Ladies Only Off-Road Race On Track For A Cure
August 28, 2010
(NAPS)—An all-female off-road race is ready to roll and raise money to fight a disease that endangers wome. » Full Story
Flooring Is Not Just A Fashion Statement
August 27, 2010
(NAPS)—Designer-inspired looks, rich embellishments and technological advances are changing the way people look at flooring.Floors have become more than a surface to walk on. » Full Story
A Whirlwind Of Fun With A Beloved Cartoon Character
August 26, 2010
(NAPS)—Young gamers today can have their own adventures with a crazy character parents may remember from when they were growing up: The Tazmanian Devil. » Full Story