Archive for December 11th, 2009
Unique Products to Inspire and Amuse. Bacon Jelly Beans. Bacon, ’nuff said. Credit Card Lightbulb. You never know when you’ll need an idea! Hand-Cranked Penny-Dispenser. Turning the crank will yield one penny every 5.04 seconds, for $7.15 an hour (NY state minimum wage). Fried Egg Night Light. Will this give me crazy chicken nightmares? Photos [...]
As the Federal Reserve warns that it could be another five or six years before the job market returns to normal, determining if you’re unemployed and therefore eligible for unemployment benefits is probably going to affect many more people in the coming years. Determining whether or not you’re “unemployed” is tricky because of which jobless [...]
Shrewd Fliers Make Miles On Mint’s Mistake
According to The Wall Street Journal, A number of frequent flier fans took the Mint up on its offer of free shipping for bulk orders of coins. The fliers paid for their coins with charge cards that offered frequent flier mile rewards. When the coins arrived, the fliers took them directly to the bank to [...]
Fred Graduating From YouTube To Big Screen
Hollywood in recent years has raced to mine the Internet for raw talent capable of crossing over to traditional platforms like movies and television, the places where the real money is still made. Those efforts have largely failed, reports The New York Times. What works on the Web — rough-edged intimacy, quick bites — just [...]
Just Born, maker of the chick- and bunny-shaped marshmallow Easter treats called Peeps, is officially opening its first store devoted to well-known products, reports USA Today. The shop, at the National Harbor development near Washington, D.C., sells 850 Peeps products, including plush toys, clothing, china and a hand-blown glass Peep. “Our fans have asked us [...]
Skil Power Tools Seeks Innovative Products
Skil is seeking products that help do-it-yourselfers achieve project success in and around the house. For this search, Skil is interested in product innovations that solve a problem or address an unmet need. Skil will consider submissions for portable electronic power tools, bench top tools or even non-powered tools. Innovations should be geared toward mass [...]
Three Tax Strategies Small Businesses Can Do Now
The Wall Street Journal: Attention, small-business owners: it’s not too late to make some smart moves and slash your business’ 2009 taxes. To start with, some soon-to-expire tax breaks are too good to ignore if your operation is healthy enough to need and be able to pay for equipment and software. And there’s more. Here’s [...]
Are Entrepreneurs Born Or Are They Made?
CNNMoney.com: When Bill Gates’s children become adults, they’ll probably launch their own businesses. And not just because of their father’s example. Entrepreneurial tendencies — including the ability to recognize business opportunities — are heavily influenced by genetic factors, according to a study co-directed by Scott Shane, a professor of entrepreneurial studies at Case Western Reserve [...]
Inventor Eliminates Bedsores With New Hospital Bed
Southtown Star: About two years ago, David Jurus had what inventors call a flash of genius. The 73-year-old Oak Forest resident, who volunteers at a hospital, saw a patient he had befriended suffering terrible pain because of a common ailment – bedsores. So Jurus, who does home remodeling but really considers himself an inventor, went [...]
photo credit: Bruno. C. Those of you who have home offices definitely know how expensive your fixed costs to run that office can be. Granted, you can claim most of it on your taxes at the end of the year, but it’s still not enough of a savings. One really great way to save at [...]
Bout With Flu Puts Mom’s Business At Risk
CBC News: A single mother who recently realized her dream of opening a vegetarian restaurant could lose the business after a serious case of the flu. Liz Stanley opened Up the Road restaurant with the help of Momentum, a non-profit agency that helps low-income Calgarians get loans, manage money and start businesses. Opening a restaurant [...]
