Understanding Business
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Author: William Nickels
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 6.2AQ
When Roni Di Lulla’s dog Midnight had trouble squinting at a flying Frisbee, Roni retrofitted sports goggles to fit him. Midnight became the hit of the dog park and owners asked if she could make the eyewear for their dogs too. They become so popular, Di Lulla contracted with a Taiwanese company to make goggles with wide nose bridges and deep lens cups. Today Doggles brings in $3 million a year and are used by doggie fashionistas, veterinary ophthalmologists, and even military canines.
Sharon Anderson Wright spent her teenage years sorting novels, nonfiction, and newspapers at her family’s used bookstore. she knew what her customers liked to read and worked closely with her mother to learn the fine details of the business. This experience served her well as she expanded Half Price Books into a national company earning $240 million in annual revenue. How do you think Weight’s experience helped the business succeed?
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