to both of you. >>> thanks so much for joining us today. we would love to hear from you. if you have any questions or comments about today's show, just send us an e-mail to yourbusiness@msnbc.com you can also go to our website, it's openforum.com/yourbusiness. we've posted all of the segments from today, plus a lot more. and don't forget to connect with us on all of our digital and social media platforms, as well. next week, a stay at home mom launches a boutique boudoir photography business out of her bedroom. >> there were a lot of naysayers at that point that said to me you can't do that. it's not safe. it's not smart. it's stupid. why would you want people in your bed? what are you doing? and i just sort of tuned everything out and said it doesn't matter i don't care what you think this is what i want and nothing's going to stop me. >> from the bedroom to the bottom line we learn about the sexy business of boudoir. until then i'm j.j. ramberg. and remember we make your business, our business. our cosmetics line was a hit. the orders were rushing in. i could feel our deadlines racing towards us. we didn't need a loan. we needed short-term funding fast. building 18 homes in

to hear what you thought of the show. if you have an idea, or if you have questions or comments, just send us an e-mail to your b yourbusiness@msnbc.com or our website, open forum.com/your business. we posted all of the segments from today there plus a lot more. don't forget to connect with us on all of our digital and social media platforms, as well. next week there are plenty of ways to market your brand. here's a new one, the owners of a clothing company thought that launching a coffee bar was the best way to connect with customers. we'll tell you how these two brands live side by side and why sales of coffee and clothing are climbing. till then, i'm j.j. ramberg. and remember, we make your business, our business. our cosmetics line was a hit. the orders were rushing in. i could feel our deadlines racing towards us. we didn't need a loan. we needed short-term funding fast. building 18 homes in 4 ½ months? that was a leap. but i knew i could rely on american express to help me buy those building materials. amex helped me buy the inventory i needed. our amex helped us fill the orders. just like that. another step on the journey. will

us today. we would love to hear from you. if you have question oz are comments about today's show, send us an e-mail at yourbusiness@msnbc.com.you can also go to our website, openforum.com/yourbusiness. we've posted all of the segments from today plus a lot more. don't forget to connect with us on our digital and social media platforms as well. >>> next week, a stay at home mom launches a boutique photography business out of her bedroom. >> there were a lot of naysayers at that point that said to me, you can't do that. it's not safe. it's not smart. why would you want people in your bed? what are you doing? i said, it doesn't matter. this is what i want. nothing is going to stop me. >> from the bedroom to the bottom line, we learn all about the sexy business of this. until then, i'm jj ramberg. we make "your business" our business. >>> brought to you by american express open. visit openforum.com for ideas to help you grow your business. i could feel our deadlines racing towards us. we didn't need a loan. we needed short-term funding fast. building 18 homes in 4 ½ months? that was a leap. but i knew i could rely on american ex

us an e-mail. the address is yourbusiness@msnbc.com. in that e-mail include a short summary of what your company does, how much money you're trying to raise, and what you intend to do with that money. you never know, somebody out there watching the show may be interested in helping you. >>> still to come, can direct mail marketing work for your small business? and, how should instincts come into play when making your next hire? our cosmetics line was a hit. the orders were rushing in. i could feel our deadlines racing towards us. we didn't need a loan. we needed short-term funding fast. building 18 homes in 4 ½ months? that was a leap. but i knew i could rely on american express to help me buy those building materials. amex helped me buy the inventory i needed. our amex helped us fill the orders. just like that. another step on the journey. will you be ready when growth presents itself? realize your buying power at open.com >> >> i sent out dynamic e-mails once a month and i get a really good response rate. however, lately it's declining. is it worth investing in direct mail? >> i think you really have two questions here. first it's reall