Archive for October 5th, 2010
Inventors Killed By Their Own Inventions
This week Jimi Heselden, owner of the British company Hesco Bastion that produces Segways, died in a tragic Segway accident. Police report that Heselden apparently fell off a cliff and into a river while out on a ride. Although Heselden was not the inventor of the Segway, (Dean Kamen was; Heselden was merely the owner [...]
Lively Entrepreneurs Ring Up Sales
In the ’80s Rosalind Resnick was a business writer. Part of her job was to interview local business owners and share their triumphs or downfalls with her readers. Over the years she came across plenty of interesting stories, including one about a man that practically made a fool of himself in commercials to later sell [...]
Dogs Tag Lets Them Trigger Tweets
So your dog follows your every move around the house. Now, when you leave home, you can follow your dog. USA TODAY reports that Puppy Tweets is an electronic dog tag with a sensor that you attach to your dog’s collar. It detects your pet’s movements and sounds and sends a variety of tweets to [...]
When Christopher Hillios sat down to create a new type of syringe, his purpose was very personal reports The Republican. The Southampton resident was first diagnosed with diabetes in 2000, and his doctor told him he would need to start injecting himself with insulin at home every day. But Hillios, now 65, said his fear [...]
A Must See Home Biz Resource For Women
If you’re in the process of starting your first home business, it can be a little daunting. It takes work, patience, and dedication. However, it doesn’t hurt to have a resource that can also give you a good idea of what to expect. If you’re a woman interested in starting your own home business, Home [...]
Have A Journalism Startup Idea?
The ingredient list for a journalism startup once began with ink, presses and trucks. Now the recipe often starts with a domain, a niche and a strategy. The decline in launch costs has helped inspire a boom in journo startups. But just because it’s easier to start something doesn’t mean it’s easier to succeed. What [...]
When it comes to business communication, Skype is an invaluable tool. Its impressive array of features make it ideal for sending files, checking in on business partners, holding video conferences and making international calls. Open Forum has these tips for utilizing skype for your business. 1. Screen Sharing may be Skype’s best feature: It amazes [...]
