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| Title: Factbox: Jane Marvel Handbags |
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*********************************************************************************** Entrepreneur: Jane Saidenberg Company: Jane Marvel handbags Founded: Originally incorporated in 2002 as a home storage line, Jane Marvel was re-launched in June 2008 as a lifestyle line of bags for women Previous job: Talent agent at the William Morris Agency, representing actors for TV, film and theater. What's behind the name: Husband Andrew Marvell Saidenberg is a music producer/ songwriter who shortened his name to Andy Marvel for professional use. Saidenberg followed suit and used it for her company. Target audience: Women, from ages 10-70 Initial startup cost: $200,000 Number of employees: 3 2008 revenues: $870,000 Projected revenues for 2009: $1.5 million Biggest challenge to growing your business: Finding angel investors in a recession Additional investment sought: $500,000-$750,000 Full article |
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