Archive for November 23rd, 2007
Neighbors Launch Errand Running Service
Beloit Daily News: With an increasing number of errands to run, and dwindling time, neighbors Holly Fiorini and Ellen Pidde decided to launch an errand running business. They started 2nd Hands Errand Services in March. “We knew there was a need in the area for our services. We know many are needing people to do [...]
Starting Your Own Baby Food Business
Copy And Paste Articles: When I decided to turn my baby food delivery business idea into a reality I imagined that someday I would open outlets all over the country. Or perhaps I would franchise the business. I thought that one day I would be the CEO of a baby food empire. Over time I [...]
Make Holiday Tree Watering Easy
Inquirer and Mirror: It’s one of those mundane chores that annoys even the most cheerful Christmas enthusiast but is quickly forgotten shortly after completion in the glow of the holiday spirit: watering the Christmas tree. Everyone knows the drill. Fill up whatever container that has been designated to do the job year after year with [...]
Niche Biz: Teaching Phone Tech
Springwise: Since the dawn of the personal computer age, millions of us have attended training classes to learn how to build better spreadsheets and killer PowerPoint presentations. Now, as cell phones and other mobile gadgets become increasingly complex and loaded with features, entrepreneurs are finding similar opportunities in the mobile field. New Zealand’s Mobile Mentor [...]
The Funny Thing About Niche Marketing
Scott Allen’s Entrepreneurs Blog: I learned a really interesting thing about niche marketing recently. Well, I suppose I had always sort of known it, but it struck me very powerfully when I experienced it first-hand. No, I’m not talking about the fact that narrowing your marketing to a particular niche often brings you more business. [...]
Looking For The Next Great Invention
Leada Gore At Hartselle Enquirer: I have lost my keys. Actually, lost is a strong word. I prefer to say I have temporarily misplaced them. This just sounds better. And then a brilliant idea hit me. Someone should invent a device that allows you to dial a number on your phone to prompt a beeper [...]
10 Minutes Of Talking Improves Memory
Science Daily: Spending just 10 minutes talking to another person can help improve your memory and your performance on tests, according to a University of Michigan study. “In our study, socializing was just as effective as more traditional kinds of mental exercise in boosting memory and intellectual performance,” said Oscar Ybarra, a psychologist at the [...]
