The Apple of the U.S. Prison System

You're receiving this newsletter because you've requested it from us. Having trouble reading this email? View it on your browser or View mobile version. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe. Share:             Small Business Aug 15, 2012 This Week's Top Story Prisons The Apple of the U.S. Prison System JPay, a 200-employee Miami business, anticipates solid growth by selling specialized MP3 players, music, and other media devices to prison inmates More Top Stories Small Business Still Credit-Crunched, New York Fed Poll Says More than a quarter of the 544 businesses polled didn't apply for credit in the last year because they thought they'd be turned down Avon's 'Lipstick Evangelism' Shows Promise in Poverty Fight New research about Avon's marketing operation in South Africa suggests that direct selling may provide a path from poverty for women in the developing world When Founders Hire a Boss and Give Up Control One seasoned attorney estimates 80 percent of founders of fast-growing companies eventually sell or step aside. Meet a handful who stayed on Corporate Social Responsibility: Distinction or Distraction? Showcasing the ways your company helps society is good marketing if they are aligned with your mission-and potentially damaging if they're not Heating Up a New Category: Refrigerated Pet Food Convincing retailers to let Freshpet install coolers in their stores to keep its fresh dog food from spoiling was an early hurdle Adeo Ressi on Entrepreneurs and Startup Culture The Founder Institute CEO talks about how he picks candidates for entrepreneurship training This newsletter is a FREE service provided by BusinessWeek.com. To sign up for other newsletters, cancel delivery, change delivery options or change your e-mail address, please go to our Newsletter Preferences page. If you need other assistance, please contact Customer Service or contact: Dustine Peterson Bloomberg Businessweek Customer Rights 2005 Lakewood Drive, Boone, IA 50036 dpeterson@cds-global.com To learn more about how BusinessWeek.com applies this policy, you can contact our Marketing Department. This week in Small Business The United States incarcerates more of its population than any other country. Meet the guy behind JPay, a 200-employee Miami technology company catering to prison inmates with money transfers, video visitations, and music downloads. He’s aiming to create the Apple of the U.S. prison system. Also on tap: Take a look at a recent New York Fed poll that shows small business borrowers remain “discouraged.” Hear from founders on what it feels like to bring in a boss and give up control of their fast-growing ventures. Get the latest on Avon's model of direct sales being borrowed by other businesses to alleviate poverty in developing countries. Finally, weigh in on a column about investing corporate resources or reputation in a social initiative. Enjoy. –Nick Leiber Advertisement Small Business Resources Blog: The New Entrepreneur Smart Answers for Entrepreneurs Starting a Business Small Business Financing Managing a Small Business Small Business Sales & Marketing Small Business Policy Special Reports on Small Business Advertisement Unsubscribe Manage Subscriptions Change your E-Mail Marketing Department Privacy Policy Terms of Use Copyright 2009-2012 by BLOOMBERG L.P. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED