Archive for June 2008
Entrepreneur Creates Skin Line for Athletes
NyDailyNews: Entrepreneur Josh Shaw spent the better part of last year grilling athletes about their gear – not shoes, gloves or spandex shorts, but what they slather on their skin. “Every one of them complained about the fact that the skin care industry has ignored athletes,” said Shaw, who, at 33, is launching his third [...]
CWAHM, Inc. Announces Their 30 Days, 30 Prizes Contest
PR Urgent: CWAHM.com is excited to announce their 30 Days of Prizes Contest! A new prize package will be posted each day between July 1 – 30. Winners will be chosen and posted the next day. At the end of the month, a Grand Prize Package will be awarded. This package includes books, advertising on [...]
Inventions By Mom's For Family Travel
Tampabays10.com: St. Petersburg, Florida – Saturday morning we had a Tampa Area mom and the inventor of the GoPillow on 10 News this Morning to show off her invention and some other gadgets to help mothers. Below is a list of some of those items: The Safety Turtle Wireless Wristband Alarm, is a combination of [...]
Silversmith Captures Fingerprints In jewelry
SW Iowa News: What if there was something tangible to wear that reminded you of a loved one? Something to capture that new bundle of joy, the bond of sisters, the love of your life or a furry friend? Deb Nester created Priceless Prints – fingerprint pendant charms – out of that very idea. “I [...]
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A Story That Makes Your Cubicle Seem Not-So-Bad
From Yahoo.com LONDON (Reuters) – A meat company has been branded Dickensian after forcing its employees to clock-off every time they want to go to the toilet. The union Unite has criticized the meat processor for “essentially stopping staff pay when they visit the toilet.” The company, based in Dumfriesshire, insists anyone wanting to be [...]
From Yahoo.com AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Amsterdam police say 15 camels, two zebras and an undetermined number of llamas and potbellied swine briefly escaped from a traveling Dutch circus after a giraffe kicked a hole in their cage. Police spokesman Arnout Aben says the animals wandered in a group through a nearby neighborhood for several hours [...]
I think everyone has felt like the sumo wrestler in the jack in the box at least once, right? Text reads “Stuck in the wrong job? Monster.com”
Casting-In On Your Memories: Casting Keepsakes
From pregnancy to birth and as the child grows, it’s a special time. Unfortunately it doesn’t last forever, and those moments are times we want to preserve. Casting Keepsakes gives parents a chance to do that with their casting kits. Whether it’s from pregnancy with a belly casting kit, or the traditional newborn hands and [...]
This is among the most original, clever, ads I have ever seen!
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Banned Ford Sportka Commercial
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Nothing gets the message of the importance of flossing across like a giant.. pig between two buildings?
The Wall Street Journal: The Internal Revenue Service said it will raise its standard optional mileage rates, but those increases will be effective only for the last six months of this year. This is important news for many drivers who use their cars and other vehicles for work, medical or moving purposes. It’s also important [...]
Casting-In On Your Memories: Casting Keepsakes
From pregnancy to birth and as the child grows, it’s a special time. Unfortunately it doesn’t last forever, and those moments are times we want to preserve. Casting Keepsakes gives parents a chance to do that with their casting kits. Whether it’s from pregnancy with a belly casting kit, or the traditional newborn hands and [...]
When the Home and Office Become One
Freep: You’ve no doubt heard stories about some successful business that started in the owner’s basement or garage. He or she doodled a product or idea on a napkin and set to work making it happen. The entrepreneur would go on to hire employees, move into an office building and enjoy greater success. But there [...]
Niche Biz: Wedding Emergency Kits
DIY Life: Chances are, despite careful planning and attention to detail, there will be something that doesn’t go exactly as planned at a wedding. Weddings are human events, and we humans are known for making mistakes. You can help your bride-to-be or groom-to-be relax by gifting them with a wedding day emergency kit. Just knowing [...]
Wal-Mart Can Be Good For Small Biz
US News.com: The Washington Post reported on how the conventional wisdom that Wal-Mart is the bane of small mom-and-pop businesses is being shattered in the wake of a new Wal-Mart opening in Landover Hills, Md., a close-in Washington suburb in Prince George’s County, Md. The article cites research showing that in urban areas Wal-Mart has [...]
Inventor Makes Paper Clip One Better
Entrepreneur’s StartUps: For years, Janet Lau organized her papers with sticky notes and paper clips but was constantly frustrated by the messiness that would ensue. Then, in 2004, she decided to fuse the two office supplies together, and Clip-Tabs were born. “You think about it for days and months, and that’s when it hits you [...]
Associated Press: Like a lot of people, Nate Towne is cutting back on spending. He’s carpooling to work and only shops at grocery stores that take coupons or offer discount “rewards” cards. But even in this economy, he remains a self-described “candy snob.” “I’m serious when I say I’ll pay a premium for my top [...]
Yahoo News: At the Corner Pub on Cincinnati’s west side, bartender Melissa Metz can count the cost of the economic hangover in the stack of bills she has at the end of a shift. Those tips make up the majority of her income, but they’ve been dwindling for months amid rising gas prices and other [...]
From Street Vendor to Successful Entrepreneur
GlobalNation: WHEN SHE WAS STILL IN elementary school, Evelyn Wagstaff pushed a small kariton from Divisoria, filled with fruits and vegetables for sale. This Tondo native still sells vegetables today but as a successful entrepreneur, with business and properties in Hong Kong, London and Manila. Besides looking after her Little Divisoria sari-sari store in the [...]
Do you know a child with an artistic flair, or want to encourage your child to explore his/her creative side? Abrakadoodle is a popular national arts education program that not only offers art classes, but art camps and parties as well. These programs are provided at schools and other community locations though their mobile art [...]
The Reason Your Dentist Smells Like Horse Poop
From MSNBC.com ARLINGTON, Wash. – When gas prices hit $4 a gallon, the staff at Dr. Keith Leonard’s dental office figured it was time to pony up. Since more than half of the dental assistants and office staff own horses, on Wednesday the crew saddled up and rode in to work. “We decided that when [...]
Web Site Aids Stay-At-Home Parents
With the cost of living continuing to rise, Ally Loprete and Kelly Shand want to make sure the money paid to a business goes into the right pocket. The Stevenson Ranch residents have started a online business directory (www.ourmilkmoney.com) that lists hundreds of business owners across the country who are all self-employed parents. As self-employed [...]
All About Home Based Business For Moms
American Chronicle: “How can I start a home business?” is a question that arises in the minds of many mummies nowadays. Home based business for moms is the ideal way for them to make use of their extra time. Mostly mothers feel that they have a lot of free time on their hands or they [...]
The name Linda Levine may not ring a bell, but if you were ever a fan of the Anaheim Angels you might be familiar with her husband, Al Levine, former ball player. This mom of 2 sons is in the process of creating her own legacy with her business, My Baby Pajamas. Originally from the [...]
Young Entrepreneur Has Own Internet Radio Show
APP.com: My name is Max Williams and I am a 15yr. old from Neptune NJ. I am known as MAX BEATs and have been playing music and am the newest DJ for internetwebradio.net my show is on respect73.2. I play R&B music Saturday mornings 9am-10am and Monday evenings 10p-11pm. I love writing lyrics for other [...]
Job Security and Home Based Bizs
Home-Based Business Blog: A lot of folks consider the idea of a home based business in relation to their job security (or lack thereof). It seems the less job security there is, the more interest there is in starting a home-based business. Job security isn’t what it used to be. Scorelogix keeps a Job Security [...]
Towelini Reinvents The Beach Towel
Tired of trying to figure out what to do with her beach towel, Susan and her boyfriend Mario have taken it to the next step with the Towelini. This isn’t the average bathing suit cover for on the beach. Once off, it is a full sized beach towel or rolled up it can be a [...]
Invention Helps Golfers Stay Cool
Sun-Sentinel.com: Sue Townsend has enjoyed golf as a hobby most of her life. In 2001, while playing on a humid summer day in South Florida, she came up with an innovative way to stay clean and dry while on the course. She invented the Nif Tee Seat golf cart seat cover that attaches to all [...]
Press Releases As A Home Based Biz Tool
Frank Ross at The Home-Based Business Blog: Press releases used to be a tool strictly used by Public Relations and Media professionals. However, that’s changed and now press releases are available to anyone who wants to use them. They are fully integrated into news streams such as Google News so their reach is now greater [...]
Americans Finally React To Sting Of Gas Prices
The New York Times: As the price of gasoline quadrupled over the last decade, American drivers seemed to defy the laws of economics by pumping more into their vehicles year after year. But this is the year American drivers appear to be finally succumbing to price shock at the pump, according to a new report [...]
Teen Entrepreneur Opens Sno-Ball Stand
Hometownannapolis: Katie Neighoff is a busy entrepreneur and the owner of a new business in Galesville, the “Sno Shak.” At the Shak, she sells 24 regular and diet flavors of sno-balls. Katie, who is a student at Anne Arundel Community College, came up with the idea for a sno-ball stand about two years ago when [...]
Trendhunter: Scott Amron came up with a clever idea using magnets and money. He created some awesome Cash Money Clips that are made from real money. You can even use the money clip as currency when you are low on cash! Amron offers his cool Cash Money Clip design in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, [...]
Frozen yogurt is a great alternative to ice cream. It can fill the same craving while being better for you. Ziiing Frozen Yogurt takes it as an opportunity to offer that to people interested in the delicious alternative. When a customer visits a Ziiing frozen yogurt they are able to enter a family-friendly atmosphere while [...]
Chances are you’ve driven by one, billboard advertising is very big, literally. Billboard Connection was established in 1997, but they didn’t start offering franchises until 2003. They now have a total of 75 franchised units. They give their franchisees something that can be run from a home office, while helping the small and medium businesses [...]
Working on a yard project, whether you’re looking to lay down a concrete patio area, or landscape your yard. If you’re going to do it yourself, it wouldn’t be logical to purchase the machinery when you can simply just rent what you need for the period of time you’ll be using it. Or you could [...]
Some of the best places to make money is at events such as fairs or flea markets. Especially if you are offering a product that people will want. Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices is not a franchise. It’s a business opportunity for someone interested in running their business from a push cart at large events. The [...]
Virtual assistant as a new name, it’s Cybertary. Their franchise opportunity gives people the chance to work from home, while connecting businesses with independent contractors who can fill special needs for them. Location doesn’t matter when it comes to telecommuting, so the list of potential clients are endless.
Mom Turns A Need Into A Business Into A Franchise
The Maui News: After leaving the construction business to become a stay-at-home mom – now, of four – Bonnie McCarthy found life could be hectic. She didn’t need all-day care for her kids, but she did sometimes want brief relief. “I would go to the grocery store with a list of necessities but with the [...]
Next Generation Of Moms Stay At Home And Work
Seminole Chronicle: She stays home every day, cooking, cleaning, caring for the kids – and bringing home the bacon. More and more women are getting into the entrepreneurial spirit, with more than 50 percent of U.S. businesses being women-owned, employing more than 12.8 million people and ringing in more than $1.9 trillion in sales, according [...]
Work At Home Resources For Moms
There are tons of opportunities to work from home that can be found on the internet, but it’s nearly impossible to sort through them all. That’s why it’s great when websites such as Mothers Work At Home can do all the legwork for you. From there, all you need to do is sort through what [...]
What Are Customers Saying About You Online?
The Wall Street Journal: Brand reputation, or what your customers think about your business, is crucial for any small company that wants to attract new clients and grow a business. What one customer says in a blog or product review can directly influence another customer’s decision to choose you over your competitors. Here are four [...]
Inventor Says He’s Built A Better Sandbag
MSNBC: Sitting at the corner of Howard Street and Highway 79 is a plywood shipping crate that inventor Al Arellanes says holds the answer to future battles against floods along the Mississippi River and elsewhere. “It deploys in one second,” Arellanes said of his product, known as RDFW, for Rapid Deployment Flood Wall, and manufactured [...]
smSmallBiz.com: As more and more Americans work from home — be it running a business or telecommuting for a job — the home office, which was once relegated to a small corner in a kitchen or perhaps a dank basement, is finally receiving some well-deserved attention. Today, we’ll take a look at how one crafty [...]
Motherhood Incorporated Creates Mom-portunities
The internet is filled with opportunities for someone to work from home. The options are endless. Offering services as a virtual assistant is only one of them, but the option is a very real one for those with the skills people are looking for. Motherhood Incorporated opens up a world of opportunities for these skilled [...]
Gas Prices Changing Lawn-Mowing Habits
USA Today: When Eric King moved from his apartment in Pittsburgh to a single-family home with a lawn, he bought a manual lawn mower instead of the usual gasoline-powered kind. He’s got plenty of company. Sales of manual — or push reel — mowers with cartwheeling blades are rising this year. Officials attribute the surge [...]
Motherhood Incorporated Creates Mom-portunities
The internet is filled with opportunities for someone to work from home. The options are endless. Offering services as a virtual assistant is only one of them, but the option is a very real one for those with the skills people are looking for. Motherhood Incorporated opens up a world of opportunities for these skilled [...]
