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Teen CEO Finds Blend Between School and Coffee Business (NewsUSA) - On his lunch hour, Tyler Ornstein makes business calls on his cell phone, coordinates with potential associates and otherwise runs the company for which he serves as the chief executive officer. It's the life of a typical businessman, right? Sure, but Ornstein is only 16 years old. Currently a high school junior living in Tucson, Ariz., Ornstein started selling coffee at the age of 13. His father, Ian Ornstein, had several friends who imported a uniquely processed roast from South America, and Tyler took the initiative to sell samples of the coffee on his own, bicycling around his neighborhood and taking orders with a pad of paper and a pen. Ornstein and his father partnered with an Arizona-based roaster and the teen has presided over the resulting company, Tyler's Coffee, ever since. "Balancing school and work is difficult," said Ornstein, "but learning to do it successfully prepares me for the real world, where balance between all aspects of life is important for success and happiness." Ornstein says that the production process of his coffee is what makes it unique: a computerized "Z-roasting" process in which Arabica coffee beans are roasted individually rather than cooked as a group, producing an acid-free result that also retains the highest natural levels of caffeine, according to Ornstein. The coffee is then vacuum-sealed in 2-ounce packets, both for convenience and to maintain freshness. Ornstein usually spends about three to six hours per day running his business, depending on his schedule. He goes to school with coffee in his backpack and sells his caffeinated and decaffeinated blends to teachers and students alike. While most of his business comes from direct and online sales, some grocery store chains, such as AJ's Fine Foods, also carry his products. Ornstein says he plans to approach more retail outlets in the future. Running your own business can certainly be a tough and time-consuming task, especially when you're a full-time student, but Ornstein says he still has time for all the things that need to get done. The attitude with which the teen runs his company promises that he's always busy with something. "I enjoy analyzing and addressing the various demands of each business challenge as it arises," said Ornstein. For more information, visit www.tylerscoffees.com or call 520-903-2739. |
How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner
(Family Features) - Michelle Binks has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. A move to a new city provided her a chance to start her own consulting business, building from the experience she received from her employment in large human resource departments. "Starting my company was not a tough decision, it was learning how to maintain and grow my company to where I wanted it to be that I needed help with," said Binks, president and owner of HR Consulting Solutions Binks was not alone in needing help. The Small Business Administration says 50 percent of all small businesses fail within the first five years. But, according to a Dun and Bradstreet study, 90 percent of successful businesses say they sought out expert help. Binks found that help through the Business Accelerator Program, a free program provided by American Family Insurance that uses nationally recognized small business experts to help small business owners succeed. "What's great about the Business Accelerator Program is the specificity it provides for individual companies," said Binks. "When starting my business, I didn't realize the huge importance of sales and marketing, but the Business Accelerator experts worked with me personally and covered these areas in a way that I could apply to my business and make a difference to my bottom line." She is just one small business owner who has seen the positive growth in their business because of the program. "Entrepreneurs face new challenges every day," said Bob Wright, Wright Business Institute founder and Business Accelerator career coach. "Overdue payments, materials that don't arrive on time, employees who don't show up for work, and more. It's easy to feel daunted and become paralyzed. Often, just taking one small step in the right direction will get things moving to really take off. The Business Accelerator program is a great step that will provide business owners the tools to make those little changes that can immediately make a difference in their business." The Business Accelerator program experts offer these tips to help small business owners make those changes to better their business: Target your Audience - It's tempting to try a little bit of every type of advertising that's offered to you. But with limited budgets, entrepreneurs end up with a tiny presence in each. Instead, select a few mediums that really reach your target audience and that you can afford to establish a presence in by using frequency and larger visuals. To find out more about the Business Accelerator program, visit www.amfambusinessaccelerator.com SOURCE: Back to Easy Beverage Recipes | Allergy Recipes Army Air Corp Photos WWII Baking Tips Beverages Book Care and Repair Children's Recipes Chinese New Year Christmas Entertaining Recipes Cookbook Reviews Cooking and Food Links Cooking for a Large Group Cooking Tips Creative Holiday CookingCulinary History Easter Information and Recipes Easy Recipes Entertaining Tips and Recipes Fun with Food Food Trivia Free Stuff Fun with Food Halloween Fun Herbal Remedies Herbs and Spices Household Hints Kids Crafts and Recipes Kids Links Memorial Day Information Nineteenth Century American Women Nineteenth Century Advertising Nutrition Parenting Tips Pet Goodies for Dogs, Cats and Birds Recipes from the 1800's Sewing Tips Thanksgiving Recipes Wine and Beer Information Back to Home Page | Email Me! | Copyright 1999-2011| |