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Last update: August 24, 2008 - 4:35 PM

 

Business: Designs and produces hand-painted eggshells that have to be broken to retrieve cash hidden inside.

Founded: 2006

Headquarters: Woodbury

Web: www.cashells.com

Employees: A number of subcontractors help with artwork

Executives: Donna Fanning, owner and founder

2007 revenue: $20,000

Strategy: Learn about financing options, seek investment capital to automate production and pursue goal of taking Cashells national.

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