Archive for September 8th, 2010
Analyst Spins Yo-Yo Passion Into Million-Dollar-Plus Biz
According to Entrepreneur magazine, it all began back in 2005, when Pat Cuartero–a high school 2A yoyo champ turned Merrill Lynch analyst–discovered a higher purpose: getting more people in New York City to play with yo-yos. He funded startup costs with about $8,000 of credit card debt, and in his first five months, he netted [...]
There’s no engine running when Jackson Poole loads up his ice-cycle to start on his organic ice cream route. Instead it’s all muscle power since his ice cream truck is made up of a bicycle/cooler reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Poole rides his custom-made bicycle cart (he originally wanted an ice cream truck but wasn’t [...]
New Bizop Classified Ads This Week
New listings this week on the Business Opportunities Weblog Classifieds. Do You Bake? Looking For Consultants. Similar To Tastefully Simple. All Natural Mixes Spend 59 Minutes With Me And You Will Start A Home Business Ready For Profits! Is Franchising Right For You? Give Away Free Prescription Discount Cards… No Selling! Make Money! Help People [...]
The UP! personal 3D printer from China retails for $1500. What is 3D printing, you ask? A 3D printer builds an object, from a digital file, by spraying layers of material one at a time. Objects grow from the ground up.
Reader Survey: What’s Your Website?
Do you have a blog or a website? I’m always interested to see what my readers are up to. Put the URL in the comments below, or shoot it to me in an email at dane@danecarlson.com.
Add Some Grease To Your Gadgets
The famous handmade Bacon Case is now available for the iPad. Here it is. Landed at your Grill. Ready for the newest Apple Gadget. Enjoy it. Feel the real seamless result of 2h handwork, the iPad Bacon Case. Available at Antjes’ Etsy store. Photos by Antjes.
Knitwear Designer Sells A Unique Use For Plastic
After spending 15 years as a work-at-home mom, Kelly Machado felt it was time to take her business outside the house. So she made the move from her online business to Knitting on the Fringe, a fiber arts studio reports The Detroit News. After 15 years of [...] operating an online knitwear design business, Kelly [...]
Chicago Toy & Game Fair’s Young Inventor Challenge
Students 18 and under can showcase an original toy or game and win prizes and industry acclaim in the Chicago Toy & Game Fair’s Young Inventor Challenge. The 8th Annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair will be held Nov. 20 and 21 at Navy Pier, Chicago. The grand prize will be awarded by popular vote [...]
Vets Seek Help On State Contracts
APP.com: The Coraopolis, Pa.-based National Veteran-Owned Business Association believes New Jersey should join nearly a dozen other states in the union and set aside 3 percent of all funds offered through state contracts for veteran-owned businesses. And, not surprisingly, some Shore-area vets who own businesses agree. The organization even has a term for these business [...]
Upcoming Biz-related Conventions and Tradeshows
The National Franchise & Business Opportunites Show – Chicago When: 9/11/2010- 9/12/2010 Where: Schaumburg Convention Center – Illinois 1551 N Thoreau Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173 The National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show focuses on self employment opportunities for individuals wanting to start up a full or part time business of their own, or wishing to [...]
Inventor’s Journal: Jim Atkinson
In this episode, Rich Whittle talks with Jim Atkinson about how to save money heating your home with the DryerNet, dryer vent filter.
