Latest from Sean Cole

• Oct 31, 2007

  Starbucks isn’t playing his tune

  In addition to coffee and sweets, Starbucks is now selling music CDs, with sales in the millions. So it's not surprising that unknown artists are knocking on its doors. Well, one artist in particular. Sean Cole explains.

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• Oct 20, 2007

  ‘Sugar daddies’ get what they pay for

  Of all the different ways to earn and invest money that we talk about, this is one method we don't necessarily advise. But that doesn't mean some folks aren't doing it. Reporter Sean Cole looked into "sugar daddies" and the "sugar babies" who want them.

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• Sep 14, 2007

  A fresh alphabet spells success

  Jera and Brad Deal turned an inventive letter-hunting game with their daughter into a multimillion-dollar business. Sean Cole paid them a visit and did some alphabet searching.

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• Sep 4, 2007

  CEO and chairman of the Bard

  A chief executive's life can have its moments of high drama. That's why a training seminar uses Shakespeare to teach management lessons. Sean Cole has the story.

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• Sep 4, 2007

  Singing for their tips

  Cold Stone Creamery continues to give Baskin-Robbins a run for its money, more likely because of the toppings smooshed into your ice cream on cold stones than their other gimmick. Sean Cole explains.

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• Jul 31, 2007

  Love is fleeting, but that diamond . . .

  When the relationship isn't meant to be, that diamond ring isn't going to do much good on your finger. But Sean Cole found out that it can still be a tough sale.

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• Jul 5, 2007

  Kids, you should know … we’re loaded

  A survey of rich moms and dads found that they tend to avoid discussing their wealth with their children — possibly to the kids' detriment. Sean Cole reports on this problem many of us wish we had.

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• May 22, 2007

  Click-to-win marketing

  Big sweepstakes prizes aren't just for the big kids anymore. One company is making it cost-effective for small and mid-sized businesses to offer prizes potential customers might give up their personal information to win. Sean Cole has the contest details.

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• May 15, 2007

  (Cafe)Press your politics and profit

  If you can think it up, you can sell it on a bumper sticker. Coffee mug. T-shirt. Thong (yes, the underwear). CafePress.com makes it easy to market your political views or random thoughts. A lot of people are doing it — and making money, Sean Cole reports.

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• Apr 10, 2007

  One alarm you won’t sleep through

  Do you want an alarm clock that rings and runs? Sean Cole reports on the morning torture device called Clocky that can't be stopped.

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