Archive for February 22nd, 2010
A vanity barcode is a product UPC (or similar) barcode that’s been turned into a decorative design, yet still scans like a regular barcode. According to the company that makes them, Vanity Barcodes, they’re a powerful marketing tool that can transform a boring, spacing-hogging barcode into a terrific brand asset. They offer an ever-growing library [...]
How To Dominate Niche Markets with Software as a Service
If you’ve got an idea for a hot new niche service, or a new way to improve an existing online service, don’t bother starting from scratch.
aden + anais Top Mommy Must-Have List
When Christine DeHaven’s son was only 2 months old, she decided to make a list of baby must-haves, reports the LA Times. On that list Christine put down the names of products that she felt were essential, including the blankets from aden + anais. She then passed that list on to her friends. “As a [...]
Kevin Rose’s Tips For Entrepreneurs
Kevin Rose, Digg’s founder, spoke at Webstock in Wellington, New Zealand and covered 10 amazing tips for entrepreneurs, reports ReadWriteWeb. 1: Just Build It: You don’t need anyone’s approval and in fact, you probably won’t get it, so don’t even try. 2: Iterate: Build, release and iterate. Make a list of the features you want [...]
Toy Makers: High-Tech On The Cheap
The American International Toy Fair was held recently in New York, according to a story at Associated Press. This is the annual event where toy makers show off new offerings that will make their way into next year’s stockings. Previews from toymakers and interviews with analysts make clear that the focus is on innovation and [...]
@wreichard: An idea for @flyingstarcafe : business ideas/ventures etc. that were created in a flying star. Featured on social media sites. @YCID: @experiencethis I shall be at Confex too! I shall be looking out for some good business ideas and checking out stand designs. #confex @verybigideas: The best business ideas come from pain points and [...]
CNNMoney reports that it may not be a gold medal, but don’t underestimate the importance of this little piece of neckwear at the Olympic Games. Every athlete and visitor at the Olympics will be hanging tight to their lanyard and the credentials it carries. Chums, a lanyard-maker based in Hurricane, Utah, sold about 10,000 lanyards [...]
From Selling Mortgages To Selling Candy
CNNMoney reports that Tom Aspirino got so sick of working in the mortgage business that he decided to try his hand at candy making and so far it’s paid off.
Lost Money? Score A Whopping Tax Refund
Sick of sending big checks to the IRS? For some business owners, this tax season will bring a rare reversal: A stimulus-fueled tax change is putting cash back into the pockets of qualifying entrepreneurs, according to a story at CNNMoney. Bill Hewitt, who owns several real estate ventures in Denver, recently collected a $150,000 refund [...]
Under 21? Getting A Credit Card Just Got Tougher
CNNMoney reports that for better or worse, new laws that take effect on Monday are poised to curb the proliferation of credit cards on college campuses, making it tougher for students to get credit cards. Last May, Congress decided to crack down on credit card companies and passed a law ushering in sweeping changes for [...]
This looks like a neat contest that one of my readers could win: If your small business would benefit from working faster and being better connected to your customers, staff and suppliers, Cisco is prepared to help. Simply tell Cisco about your small business and either (1) how technology has helped you to advance or [...]
