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Boston Globe: It was New Year’s Eve. She had been drinking. It was late. And that was the moment the world chose to welcome Sarah LaRose to the not-so-exclusive club of people who have dropped their iPhone into a toilet. As LaRose told her story to Curt I"
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:22:51 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedLaboratory Style Initiative: Innovative Lab Coats
What does it take to make your basic laboratory coat great? It takes Laboratory Style Initiative. They specialize in lab coats, and the people who wear them. I recently asked the founder, Elaine Tanhehco, a few questions about her business. Tell us a litt"
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:30:57 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedWalmart’s Get on the Shelf Contestant Update: Lots of Videos!
Walmart’s Get on The Shelf contest is in full swing. The contest, if you don’t remember is a competition that anyone can enter for the chance to get their product sold on Walmart.com and Walmart stores. Any product in any category currently co"
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:57:57 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedSleboggan: Winter Downhill Fun
In my continuing coverage of Walmart’s Get on the Shelf contest, I’ve just had the pleasure of talk to Bill Herrick, President of Mr. Sleboggan. What product did you submit to Walmart’s Get on the Shelf contest? Sleboggan. Where’d the idea com"
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:07:18 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedFive Profitable Businesses You’ve Never Thought Of
The following is a guest post from Vit. How are you going about making money? What if you could make money with some of your craziest ideas? Here are five of my favorite off-the-wall businesses: Game Truck – In 2006, Scott Novis, fed up with the exp"
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:48:35 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedInventions That Changed The Way We Live
Ever wonder what the world have been like if we never had electricity, modern medicine, or the computer? Here are some inventions that helped make our world the way it is today, as shared by SFGate. Antibiotics Alexander Fleming discovered the active subs"
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:05 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedInfographic: Does Unemployment Spark Entrepreneurship?
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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:27:35 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedFive Star Holiday Decor Offers Entrepreneurs A Five Star Opportunity
While you’re busy taking down all of your holiday decorations this year, just imagine how nice it would be to have someone who would do that job for you. If you enjoy the work, imagine receiving money for taking down decorations around your neighbor"
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:00:44 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedMost Popular Posts of 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, here’s a look back at some of our most popular posts of the year: How I Accidentally Became a Professional Blogger in 2001 Book: Killing Giants: 10 Strategies to Topple the Goliath in Your Industry Amish Raw Milk Smugglers "
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:55:11 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedWhat is it About Yogurt and Cupcakes?
The following is a guest post from the Blog Content Guild. If you live in the U.S., you’ve probably noticed that cupcake shops and frozen yogurt shops have been doing increasingly well in the past few years. Both types of shops have been popping up all ov"
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:49:16 GMT | Tagged: Featured5 Things Every Small Biz Owner Should Know About Online Marketing
The following is a guest post by Kari DePhillips. Believe it or not, there’s no secret to online marketing. At least, not any more than there’s a “secret” to algebra. Once the fundamentals are learned, the rest is a total cakewalk&"
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:50:37 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedWaveMaster Making Waves In Dock Industry
In October, we featured an article about the WaveMaster boat docking system. His docks are truly a green product, and they are made in the USA. He is an inspiration to many entrepreneurs who hope to follow the same path. We recently got in contact with th"
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:12:09 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedAdjustable Swimming Pools: Hidden Water Pools
Hidden Water Pools look like traditional pools until the owner presses a button on the attached control panel. Within seconds, hydraulic lifts, powered by the pool’s own water, slowly raise the floor of the pool up. As the pool floor rises, the wate"
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:41:20 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedThe Redneck Wine Glass
CNN Money: America’s love affair with the irreverent, tacky and politically incorrect is making millions for at least one business. Carson Home Accents, a 41-year-old, family-owned company based in Freeport, Pa., struck gold recently when it started"
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:56:40 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedMegabus: You Can Privatize Public Transportation
When libertarians and bright-eyed liberals talk privatization, one of the things that the liberals always ask is “how can we possibly privative public transportation?” One word: Megabus. Megabus is a city-to-city, express bus service. Their re"
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:36:02 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedA Little Inspiration For Inventors Of All Ages
Susan’s journey began long before she began writing, but it was her turn as author that helped inspire women and children to find the inventor within. It was through her books that she found another calling as a public speaker. I recently asked Susa"
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:35:16 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedWhy You Should Start a Dog Walking Business
The following is a guest post by Jim Masterson, author of How to Start a Dog Walking Business: Dog Walking Jobs For Fun and Profit. Have you ever considered starting your very own dog walking business? If so, you’re not alone, and the timing couldn&"
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:49:31 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedA Rethinking of Stone Soup
Slate: One of my favorite parables is about a man who arrives in a village with what he claims is a magic stone. Put the stone into a pot of water over a fire, he says, add a just few ingredients—some vegetables, some old ham bones, a few spices—and soon "
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:34:50 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedAssessing Feedback on Startup Ideas: Avoiding Dangerous but Common Pitfalls
The following is a guest post by Dr. Mark Simon, Ph.D. So, let’s say that you have an idea for a new business that you think is a “real winner!” You personally believe that the product or service behind your startup idea will be desired "
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:08:58 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedThe Kindle Is On Fire
Long before its official release date last week, everyone has been trying to get a handle on what the Kindle Fire is when compared to the iPad. Thanks to pre-ordering and one day shipping, I became the proud owner of this device on Tuesday. After spending"
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:23 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedPutting Bugs on the Menu
Business Week: World Entomophagy is one of a growing number of insect suppliers that promote bugs as food. For humans. Encouraged by media attention, TV shows like Fear Factor, and growing concerns about the threat of overpopulation to the food supply, Am"
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:56:40 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedNiche Biz: Chickenpox-Infected Lolipops
According to Jerry Martin, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, it is a federal crime to send diseases or viruses across state lines, but that hasn’t stopped one Nashville woman who is charging $50 for a chickenpox-infected lollipop. "
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:02:20 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedSelling Designer Jeans Through Home Parties
Companies find many different ways to market their product to consumers. A popular and effective way is through direct sales. That is the approach taken by Vault Jeans. Their passionate Fashion Consultants sell their product and have the opportunity to ea"
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:27:57 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedThree Ways Entrepreneurs Can Profit from Fake Honey
According to the Food Safety News, three quarters of all honey sold in the United States isn’t something natural that bees produce. The results show that the pollen frequently has been filtered out of products labeled “honey.” The remova"
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:52:05 GMT | Tagged: FeaturedTyz Scarves: Fashion You Can Mold
Women love fashion, and its impossible not to love a piece of fashion that will stay in place. That is the idea behind Tyz Scarves. You can always tie a regular scarf around your neck, or you can mold a beautiful scarf so it will sit on your neck in the p"
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:02:12 GMT | Tagged: Featured