Archive for January 10th, 2007

Creativity Idea – Alternatives

Braingle.com: When we are confronted with a problem, we typically look for a solution by thinking about past problems that we have encountered. Because a certain solution worked last time, we are confident that it is the best. This is uncreative thinking. A creative thinker thinks about the problem from many different angles. This gives [...]

 

Tap Into Your Own Talent

Romanus Wolter at TheStreet.com: When I was searching for a career, my dad gave me advice I still follow today: Find what you do brilliantly, and do more of it. Over the years, I’ve learned that this philosophy enables you to find your niche and discover unique methods to achieve your goals. As an entrepreneur, [...]

 

Ace Hardware Offers a $1 Million Opportunity of a Lifetime

Clickpress: Ace Hardware will make dreams come true this year with the launch of its Dream Ace contest which will give aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to compete for one of them to win his or her very own Ace Hardware store valued at $1 million. “Two qualities are at the heart of Ace Hardware and [...]

 

Franchise Taps Growing Children’s Sector in $5 Billion Hair Service Industry

Business Wire: Gone are the days when parents have to shell out adult-prices for little Johnny’s first trim at grandpa’s barber. Offering a no tears and a great fun alternative, privately-held Snip-its is leading a newly recognized and lucrative sector of the hair care market with a children’s focused franchise concept that just marked its [...]

 

Inventor Makes Milestone

ArgusLeader.com: Good timing has given a Sioux Falls inventor’s product some national attention. Donald Junck is being honored by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for filing the one millionth Web-based trademark application using the Patent Office’s Trademark Electronic Application System. The trademark will protect his mark “Bait Craft” and the logo of his invention, [...]

 

Zippi Networks Unviels Company’s Web Presence

Zippi Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ZPNW) www.zippi.com, today announced the unveiling of the company’s web presence. Zippi has now enabled visitors a first look inside some of the company’s products, services, and functionality of the Zippi Network. The company’s home page is designed to allow visitors with an easy to understand jumping off point, whether it’s [...]