Rebecca Smith drew the attention of workers as she walked through a construction site 20 years ago. What is a woman doing on a building site? She owned the company, of course. She still does, reports FloridaToday.com. Smith has seen the company hit a high point of $80 million in annual revenue and a staff […]
A Woman’s Touch In Construction Read More »
Amanda Waring didn’t like giving up her jewelry, in fear her young child would destroy the delicate pieces with one tug or chew. So, she formulated an alternative option that would look good, and it would be baby resistant. That is how Mama Jewels was born, reports This Is Nottingham. The necklaces combine robustness and
Motherhood Opens A World Of Opportunity Read More »
In the United States, when we think of McDonald’s, we think of a Big Mac, fries and a Coke. In other countries, though, the menu options are more diverse. Here’s a sampling of McDonald’s from around the world. McRice burger — Singapore Sausage, egg and twisty pasta — Hong Kong Bubur ayam McD — Malaysia
McDonald’s Food From Around the World Read More »
First there were credit card readers for the iPad and iPhone. Now, there are virtual cash registers. Mac Rumors reports: Square, the company that has brought the ability to accept credit cards for transactions to individuals and small businesses with a card reader dongle for iOS devices, today announced its next venture: “Square Register” for
Cash Registers for the iPad Read More »
It’s too late this year, but May 25th is Geek Pride Day. Maybe you can profit from it next year. T-shirts always do well with geeks, as evidenced by the fact that my wife buys me sloganed tees from ThinkGeek every year for my birthday. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that our own Angela
Happy Geek Pride Day Read More »
Fast Company: They’re all getting two years of mentoring from a network of tech and entrepreneurial experts and $100,000 to start a business. The benefactor? PayPal founder, early Facebook investor, and Stanford’s least favorite alumnus, Peter Thiel. Least favorite because Thiel has been making waves by arguing that college is an overhyped, overpriced bubble, and
What Happens When You Give Whiz Kids $100K To Quit College, Start Business? Read More »
A host of entrepreneurs have started young. People like Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin, all got started while in their 20’s. According to CNN Money, a new report by SV Angel’s Ron Conway and David Lee shows that their success is no coincidence. “I think younger entrepreneurs are more willing to
Entrepreneurs Should Start Early Read More »
Looking back, Helena Morrissey can pinpoint the worst moment she had as a woman working in London’s financial district. It was 20 years ago, and she was the only woman in a team of bond fund traders. She had just returned from maternity leave, and she was passed over for a promotion because her boss
Success Despite Parenthood Read More »
Fifteen years ago Erich Jonas created a game that has been met with an unusual amount of success. According to Daily Inter Lake.com, it all started when Jonas spun an egg-shaped rock on a bar table. From there is became the Egg Game. “We started bumping the table back and forth then we discovered we
A Game That Transcends Words Read More »
Have you been holding on to a unique idea that would revolutionize the way we communicate? If so, a new program called, “Invent with Nokia,” may be exactly what you are looking for. According to Nokia: Having a great idea is one thing, but having that idea turned into a reality is often much more
Nokia Wants Your Ideas Read More »
