Overview
For more than twenty years, millions of children have played with, loved, and learned from Discovery Toys. Now the company's founder, Lane Nemeth, tells the remarkable story of how, with a few borrowed toys, she became a pioneer in the field of educational toys and built up a $100 million business. In the process, she also changed the lives of thousands of women and helped raise a generation of smarter kids who grew up in Discovery Toys families.This book provides a refreshingly candid insider's view of how to start your own business while following your heart. Lane believes that all women have the talent to start their own part-time or full-time businesses, enabling them to earn an income while keeping their family first. Throughout this book Lane shares tips and techniques to help you start a home-based business using your unique talents and interests. The book is also a guide to enriching your children's minds and imaginations. Most of all, it's the inspiring tale of one woman's passionate dedication to bringing quality toys to children--toys that help them reach their fullest potential by kinding their innate desire to explore and grow.
Synopsis
For more than twenty years, millions of children have played with, loved, and learned from Discovery Toys. Now the company's founder, Lane Nemeth, tells the remarkable story of how, with a few borrowed toys, she became a pioneer in the field of educational toys and built up a $100 million business. In the process, she also changed the lives of thousands of women and helped raise a generation of smarter kids who grew up in Discovery Toys families.
This book provides a refreshingly candid insider's view of how to start your own business while following your heart. Lane believes that all women have the talent to start their own part-time or full-time businesses, enabling them to earn an income while keeping their family first. Throughout this book Lane shares tips and techniques to help you start a home-based business using your unique talents and interests. The book is also a guide to enriching your children's minds and imaginations. Most of all, it's the inspiring tale of one woman's passionate dedication to bringing quality toys to children--toys that help them reach their fullest potential by kinding their innate desire to explore and grow.
Booknews
Nemeth tells how she founded Discovery Toys and nurtured it into a huge company and pioneer in educational toys. She addresses the problems that women especially but any parent face going into business and the fears that confront them. She includes an extensive list of information resources, but no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)