Scratch a niche: targeting a narrow customer base with a niche business could be your key to success.(BE YOUR OWN BOSS: STARTUP)

From: Entrepreneur | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Interior decorator and small-business owner Deborah Wiener, 46, has carved out a special place in her Silver Spring, Maryland, market. She doesn't just help clients pick out colorful fabrics and comfy furniture--Wiener's work is much more specific and detailed than that. The entrepreneur's 4-year-old niche company, Designing Solutions LLC, specializes in creating family-friendly interiors for her clients' homes. This includes helping customers choose furniture that can stand the wear and tear of active children, stain-resistant fabrics, and lamps and accessories that are less ...

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