Contact: April Goodwin, The Little Card Company, 800-417-2985 ext 1

BURBANK, Calif., May 4, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- From among hundreds of contestants across the United States, The Little Card Company (www.littlecardcompany.com) has been ranked #72 in StartupNation.com's 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition.

Millions of votes were cast in the annual competition, and this year's flurry of popular support for contestants was no exception. America has once again demonstrated its immense interest in moms building businesses as they also tend to their families.

"With startup rates at an all-time high, these moms are leading the pack in startup rates," says Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation. "They're going after business opportunities and developing innovative products and services with fervor," Sloan adds.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as a part of this fantastic group of innovative, self-starting women!" said April Goodwin, Marketing Director and Co-founder of The Little Card Company, a new, custom Christian photo card company run by three moms. "Participating in this competition not only helped us grow awareness of our brand, but also provided us with a broader platform to share the news of Jesus." Find The Little Card Company winner's profile at www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/10234/index.php.  

The 2011 Leading Moms in Business ranking highlights some of the dominant trends, motivations and attributes among moms in business. Among others, they include:

• A great eye for providing attractive discounts and value, all especially important to consumer moms of the recession era.
   
• A propensity to come up with innovative products to address the challenging maze of motherhood.
   
• The attraction of being your own boss looms large for moms wanting to take control they can't find in a day job.
   
• Making the most of social media for business benefit is seemingly a birthright for the socially adept moms.
   
• Sustainable solutions and responsible business practices are increasingly paramount.

Full results of the 2011 Leading Moms in Business ranking are available at www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business.

About The Little Card Company
The Little Card Company was founded in 2010 by three moms on a mission to provide high-quality photo cards with fabulous designs to other Christian moms just like themselves. Each one-of-a-kind, customizable card includes a faith-based element, allowing customers to create an amazing piece to share their joys in life and the Lord. Their unique differentiation in a burgeoning marketplace, combined with their focus on giving to children and families, has positioned The Little Card Company for success in business and advancing God's Kingdom.