Archive for September 26th, 2008
In A World Going Green, Organics Will Thrive
Before earth-friendly products became a fad, there were people like Erin Ely who already lived a lifestyle which represented that. Erin was particularly fond of truly organic products that could stand behind that title. It was ONE Group and their line of Miessence products that would change her life. As an Independent Representative for ONE [...]
Chamber Welcomes Gonzalez's Hair-Braiding, Henna Tattoo Biz
The Island Reporter: Call it good fortune or just a good sense to turn a skill into a successful small business, but Retta Gonzalez probably had a little bit of both on her side when she created Sanibel & Captiva Hair Braiding, Henna Tattoo & Childcare Services. After eight years of running her business, Gonzalez, [...]
Risque Business: Sex Toy Parties Take Off
The Sydney Morning Herald: The front door opens and two poppets in pyjamas scramble over each other to say hello before their father shoos them off to bed. It’s a school night. And, besides, they’re not even allowed in the lounge room. That’s where Mummy’s having her party. She’s showing her friends her frilly knickers [...]
The Great American Train Company Business Opportunity
Maybe you’ve seen them at the fair or at a local event, but what you might not have known is that those great little trains come from places like The Great American Train Company. The company manufactures them and offers an interesting dealership program. With the purchase of a train kit, you are able to [...]
At first glance your mattress will most likely look just fine. What you don’t realize is that same mattress might be riddled with dust mites. Although the mights aren’t really the problem as much as the Guanine they excrete. Through the Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning System, that is a problem that will not last for long. [...]
The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money #4
The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money was originally published in 1880 by P. T. Barnum. Part 4 Avoid Debt Young men starting in life should avoid running into debt. There is scarcely anything that drags a person down like debt. It is a slavish position to get in, yet we [...]
Dirt Anything But Dirt Cheap On eBay
amNewYork: Ever thought you would pay good money for dirt? Savvy entrepreneurs are hoping to capitalize on Yankees fans’ love for their cherished stadium by selling dirt from the baseball field for as much as $199.99. The offers were found on eBay and Craigslist yesterday, along with ticket stubs from the last game played at [...]
Why Your Biz Should Be Your Passion
BusinessWeek: If you start a new business today, you stand a reasonably good chance of surviving for two years. But after two years, success rates drop. According to the Small Business Administration, only 44% of new businesses make it to their fourth year. But these numbers shouldn’t discourage you if your business is also your [...]
Inc.: Women Impacting Public Policy, a Washington-based nonprofit, has teamed up with American Express to help women business owners secure a greater share of federal contracts. Entitled Give Me 5 is an educational program stemming from the Equity in Contracting for Women Act of 2000, which sets an annual goal of awarding five percent of [...]
Women From All Areas Of Business 'Unite' Within One Community
Business Women Unite, women from all areas of the business world are able to join into this welcoming community. As I was interested in learning more about her approach, I recently asked Alison a few questions about her community and what she hopes to see come from it. What is Business Women Unite? How long [...]
PR.com: One of the hottest items at the Las Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show was the Taco Rack, by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd. Invented, designed and patented by Long Islander Nicolas Stanco, the Taco Rack is changing the way America prepares, cooks, and serves tacos. The Taco Rack’s patented design elevates the taco shells for even heat distribution, [...]
How To Search For Existing Patents
Entrepreneur.com: The web has revolutionized nearly every aspect of human endeavor. The cliche goes that you can do everything from diagnosing medical aliments to investigating your genealogy while sitting at home in your underwear. This is equally true for entrepreneurs, who can perform virtually all of their business activities online. The internet can help both [...]
