Philly Kitchen Share: Rent A Professional Kitchen For Holiday Cooking
2009-12-18 06:48:00 There are businesses renting just about everything these days, including workspaces like offices, product testing areas and more. Now, a new company is offering a different type of space for people to work in when they don't have their own, and it's something that could come in handy this holiday season.
Breathalyzer Vending Machines: Business Comes Along On time For The Holiday
2009-12-12 16:00:00 Right on time for the holiday season is a new, innovative vending machine that's designed to prevent drunk driving. Let's be realistic, in concept it's not entirely new, but its approach to the market is unique!
Ed Hardy Clothing Brand Expands Market To The Health Conscious
2009-09-24 03:00:00 Sometimes the most industrious businesses don't just stick to what they know - they expand to capture additional markets and ensure that their appeal reaches a greater scope of clientele. The most recent example of creative branding has occurred with the popular fashion brand Ed Hardy. Keep on reading to find out what they've done to re-invent themselves!
Delicious Dairy Delivery: Milk Made Ice Cream Subscription Service
2009-09-23 03:34:00 Daily milk delivery is a thing of the past in many communities, but there's one business that's bringing it back to New Yorkers, but rather than simply offering bottled milk, they've got a milk product delivery service that sends something a little bit more delicious to your door.
Family Background and Motivation of an Entrepreneur
2009-09-21 20:30:00 “Very little is known today about the backgrounds, life histories, motivations, and beliefs of the founders of businesses in high-growth industries. (...)
Could The Fiefdom Of Foursquare Become The New Twittersphere?
2009-09-20 22:21:00 Many people have been talking about the next Google (including myself) for the last ten years. Yet they still remain king of the hill. Similarly isn't it daunting to think that in a little over 3 years the microblogging darling of the investment world recently valued at one billion dollars could possibly be supplanted by a location-based game, the likes of Foursquare? Yet, there are those that have jumped on that band wagon.
Story Something: iPhone Customized Bedtime Stories for Children
2009-09-20 12:00:00 As much as working parents would like to enhance their child's minds and imaginations by reading to them daily, few can find the time to read to their kids as much as they'd like. That's where Story Something, a TechCrunch50 finalist comes into play.
Beauty In Business: Cosmetic Expiration Reminder Stickers From Beauty Alert
2009-09-19 03:57:00 It's a requirement that expiration dates be posted on all perishable products, but there are some items that are lacking these labels even though there's a good chance that they will go bad on the shelf or once they make it home with you.
Immortality Industry: Secure Storage For Memories and DNA
2009-09-16 23:15:00 Believe it or not, there's an industry being built on our quest for immortality, and one bank is preserving lives with the security of a Swiss bank.
Conviction Restaurant: A Business Based On Crime
2009-09-16 03:19:00 You might have seen the show Conviction Restaurant which aired for the first time this week. From a business stand point, the owners of this restaurant are doing something quite risky. Keep reading to find out how this unique restaurant works, and share your feedback on what you'd think of going into a restaurant with a staff like this.
A Little Bit Of Paradise In Business: Japan?s Indoor Beach
2009-09-16 02:55:00 We've all heard that we should stay out of the sun's rays, but that makes it difficult when we want to enjoy a day at the beach. A business in Japan offers a great alternative to fun in the sun outdoors, and is also suitable for all seasons.
Plum Crazy About Social Networking!
2009-09-15 15:04:00 How does a social network that has been around since 2006, with limited social media cred make an impact in today's Web 2.0 world? Well, perhaps if a well known mobile phone company with the resources of Nokia was will willing to invest in it!
Top Ten Augmented Reality Devices
2009-09-13 14:15:00 Worlds Collide with the introduction of Augmented Reality. Now the latest craze for smartphones, PCs, camera, GPS systems and even eye-wear, AR merges our virtual and real worlds. Its initiated by technology that takes your existing environment and provides an overlay of extra data and information about the things you are viewing. Now us mere mortals can have some of the superpowers we thought were exclusive to the Bionic Man and the Terminator!
The Interactive Cat Pedicure By The EmeryCat? Board
2009-09-13 03:14:00 A cat pedicure is just the thing for indoor cats, but with the new EmeryCat, you don't have to face a torrent of screams and hisses to clip and sand your cats' nails. Your cat does his own pedicure with this interactive EmeryCat board.
Blue Sky Coffee Shop: Medical Marijuana Dispensary With A Menu
2009-09-13 01:54:00 Marijuana might not be legal for general use in North America, but you would be surprised to learn just how big the marijuana industry is; and we're talking about those that are operating legally and even paying taxes on their products and services.
Joe Bike Cash For Clunkers: Trade Your Old Car For 2-Wheeled Transportation
2009-09-12 03:04:00 The cash for clunkers program was extremely popular when it launched in the US, and while it encouraged drivers to trade in an old inefficient vehicle for one a little more environmentally friendly, there's a new company on our radar that takes the concept to the next level.
The Sweet Flour Bake Shop: Custom Cookies Based On Demand
2009-09-10 03:57:00 Not far from my home town is a simple yet delicious new concept that involves fresh baked goods and some serious decision making. Keep on reading to learn about The Sweet Flour Bake Shop and what makes it so unique.
'The Good Web' Uses Social Media To Advance Causes
2009-09-09 12:27:00 Something is afoot when people begin to distinguish something that is familiar as 'good.' Not inferring that everything that went before it was 'bad,' "The Good Web" looks at the Internet and Social Media with new eyes and places value on using the tools of the Digital Age to create a groundswell of activation for causes.
9 Ways To Die By Doughnut With Killer Voodoos
2009-09-08 21:14:00 When Voodoo Doughnut casts a spell it's the salacious, salivary kind. So temper this read: what you are about to see may make you uncontrollably crackers for a Voodoo Doughnut... and you'll have to drive to Portland, Oregon to get one!
Augmented Reality Provides Terminator Eyesight!
2009-09-07 18:30:00 Before Schwarzenegger became the governor of California, he was known to don a Terminator costume every now and then and assume super robotic powers in a few movies of the same name. What if humans today could virtually see what Arnold's fictional character saw?
Party Planning Celebrations For The Bereaved
2009-09-07 14:00:00 Funeral homes and funeral planners offer all sorts of celebrations, including those based on Irish tradition that celebrate life with a toast to the dead, rather than having a morose and subdued ceremony. Tonight on ABC's The Shark Tank, a woman pitched a business that would do exclusively this.
Department of Energy Announces $1 Million Prize for New Method to Store Hyd
2009-09-04 16:57:00 Even the most die-hard fans of hydrogen powered vehicles have a hard time finding a solution to the problem of storage for their fuel. Currently, it requires a high pressure tank and a maze of fittings and lines to ensure the proper delivery in the proper amount at the proper time. However, the Department of Energy (DOE) has just challenged the general public to find a new way to store hydrogen and offered a six digit prize to anyone who can meet this goal.
Twitnsaps Rewards Users $50 In Happy Hour Contest
2009-09-01 21:02:00 Twitsnaps is the leading photo-sharing app on Twitter. Its advanced search, ratings program and 'Hall of Fame' are just a few of the unique features that attracts users to Twitsnaps, over Twitpic and some of the other competitive APIs in this field. Now with its Happy Hour Contest promo rolling out, it will once again distinguish itself from the pack by rewarding users for sharing their photos online via Twitter.
Marsh Mellow Festival Boutique: Novelty Festival Gear Will Have Other Burni
2009-08-31 12:00:00 With the days of summer drawing to an unofficial close, there are summer music festivals taking place around the world to wish it adieu. Finding all of the things you need to survive roughing it in the sub-standard living conditions can be a challenge, but not with one UK business making everything easily accessible.
Marsh Mellow Festival Boutique: Novelty Festival Gear Will Have Other Burni
2009-08-31 12:00:00 With the days of summer drawing to an unofficial close, there are summer music festivals taking place around the world to wish it adieu. Finding all of the things you need to survive roughing it in the sub-standard living conditions can be a challenge, but not with one UK business making everything easily accessible.
Entrepreneur Spotlight ? Larry Deane from Empty Cabin Media
2009-08-31 06:43:00 Today’s Entrepreneur Spotlight is Larry Deane, from Empty Cabin Media, a blog consulting and website design company. Many people know him as Glblguy, the former owner and writer for the personal finance blog, Gather Little By Little (Glblguy was the anonymous name he chose when he started his personal finance website). Larry has been a good ... Related Articles:Cash Money Life Version 2.0How to Start a Blog for Fun or ProfitWhen Should You Sell Your Small Business?
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Drink Bouncers: In The Business Of Protecting Your Cocktails
2009-08-30 12:00:00 When you go out to a nightclub, after a couple of drinks, it can be a big job to keep an eye on your drink, so what would you think of drink bouncers to do it for you. Sadly, it might not be exactly what you think (or what I hoped it was), but it will help keep you protected when you're ready to kick back.
YouTube + Google = YouTube Adsense!
2009-08-28 22:45:00 What does Fred Figglehorn, Val's Art Gallery and a battle between a pride of lions and a herd of buffalo have in common? They are videographers and their subsequent YouTube productions that have produced thousands of revenue dollars as a result of them going viral and enduring interest over time by attracting millions of YouTube visitors.
Crafty Convenience: Wool & The Gang Knitting Kits
2009-08-28 06:17:00 Many of us have aspirations to be crafty but don't know where to start or are just too busy to do the legwork to research and acquire all the materials that are needed to start the project. Despite our best intentions, sometimes things fall to the wayside because there's just too much effort that needs to go into getting started.
A La Carte Maps: Creative Travel Guides For The Artistic Traveler
2009-08-27 06:25:00 Ok, I know, you think you've seen them all before - all kinds of companies are creating maps and travel guides for tourists, and many offer customizable options online. Well, you haven't seen it all just yet, because one company is going back to basics and incorporating more creativity and even some art into the creation of their unique brand of travel guide.
Trash Turned Treasure Business: Filt-Made Waste Oil Candles
2009-08-26 04:38:00 You know that expression one man's (or woman's in this century) trash is another man's treasure? Well, there are companies that thrive on this old tried and true saying.
Angry Green Girl: Sex Sells For The Environment
2009-08-25 03:40:00 Sex sells and while it has been used to some extent in order to support the environment (think the PETA lettuce bikinis), there's yet to be a solely green business with the goal of using their good looks to do environmental good. Enter Angry Green Girl.
Urban Outfitters Introduces A Custom Bike Shop
2009-08-23 05:20:00 As if Urban Outfitters isn't already well on its way to total global domination (within all the limits of human welfare standards and eco-friendly principles of course), they've introduced a new line of products to further expand their business, and these are accessories that can be coordinated with your outfit but won't necessarily be worn out to a dinner party.
Top 10 Women In Business: Results of StartupNation?s Leading Moms in Busine
2009-08-21 19:06:00 This summer, StartupNation held the Leading Moms in Business Competition which asked Americans to vote on their favorite businesses run by busy moms and women out of the thousands of submissions that were received. The top leading moms in business were whittled down to 200, and here are the top 10 who lead the competition! Many of these entrepreneurs aren't just mothers with businesses - most of them can thank motherhood for their ideas and success!
Cam Girls & The "Red Light" District In Twitterville!
2009-08-21 15:53:00 This past July, Twitter alerted the Twitterati that it would be purging 'spammy' accounts. This led to a major expulsion of pornbots and questionable auto feeds in the 1000s. For those who were not tracking their followers closely, many of us woke up one morning to witness a significant drop in one's follower count. Users soon learned that hundreds of ?friends? with questionable profiles was less valuable than connecting with a select number of people you can trust, even if you don't know them personally.
Have My Shift: Service Finds People To Cover Shifts At Hourly Jobs
2009-08-18 22:05:00 In the world of hourly wage jobs, it's not as easy as calling in sick because you have the sniffles, or saying you can't come in because of a scheduling conflict once you've found out that your favorite band is playing. In the corporate world this might fly, but in the world of hourly wage jobs, if you don't show up, there's going to be some grumpy people who haven't been able to get their morning coffee fix. Have My Shift is a company that is making shift exchange more possible, by introducing modern methods.
Vending Machine Dispenses Based On Mood
2009-08-17 12:00:00 As part of an art project by Demitrios Kargotis, there is a unique vending machine that dispenses a surefire cure for the blues. Keep on reading to find out what it does and how it works!
Fruit4Thought: Fruit Delivery Service For Toronto Office Workers
2009-08-17 05:19:00 The need for convenient healthy snacks, often delivered to homes or offices, has bred a large number of businesses because let's face it, people like things better when they're easy! Well, there's a new one on its radar, and this one hits close to home for me, coming to your from Toronto, Canada.
A Hotel All About Boys And Their Toys
2009-08-16 06:02:00 While women might get away to a hotel with dreams of a quiet bubble bath, a glass of champagne, and perhaps an in-room massage, many men have a different idea of a relaxing hotel getaway. It's no secret that boys like their toys, and one international hotel is finally recognizing this by giving men an exclusive experience.
Use Your Local: UK Pubs Dispense Drinks And Parcels?
2009-08-14 05:55:00 Believe it or not, the recession is affecting the number of visitors frequenting pubs and bars across London and the UK, or in the very least, the number of drinks that people have when they do make it through the door. In an effort to boost the business of these struggling establishments and send more customers stumbling on home, pubs across the UK and England are signing up to join the Use Your Local network which combines drink service with another type of product delivery.
5 Coolest Vending Machines: The Latest And The Greatest Spotted This Summer
2009-08-12 19:23:00 Vending machines are the ultimate businesses of convenience. There's nothing that's better than having just about anything you need available at the touch of a button, without the need to deal with annoying salespeople working on commission, or worrying about hours of operation. So once again I bring you some of the coolest vending machines spotted around the world!
YearMadeForMe: Custom Calendar Company For The Office Or Back To School
2009-08-07 12:00:00 For the defiantly organized going off to school or to the office, wall planning calendars are a great way to keep track of events, meetings and other important dates. But for those who just don't think that's enough, there is a company that creates custom calendars.
World Premiere Of Twitter,The Movie Coming Soon!
2009-08-06 12:39:00 With Kevin Spacey's "Social Network" movie about Facebook scheduled to start production later this year, was it any wonder that "Twitter, the Movie" could be far behind? The microblogging site that scaled from a podcasting company in the South Park suburbs of San Francisco to changing the world in a 140 characters or less will grace the small and large screens in March of 2010 as a documentary, aptly titled "Twittamentary."
SomeRightsReserved: Blueprint Distribution Follows In Music Industry?s Foot
2009-08-05 12:00:00 Music distribution has been revolutionized as various companies have tried to come up with viable options that encourage people to get their hands on music and downloads legally, in turn cutting down on piracy. Bet you didn't know that the same issue is prevalent in the world of blue prints, and now one innovative company is modeling their business after the way music distribution has changed.
Contact Lenses Improve Quality Of Life For Animals... Really!
2009-08-03 02:14:00 The mother and baby sea lions are performers at Sea World in San Diego. Mama sea lion was becoming disoriented from blurred vision caused by cataracts, until she was fitted with interocular contact lenses that enable her to perform again, and to see and be a role model for her newborn.
Allergy Translation Cards For The Avid Traveler
2009-08-02 12:00:00 If you pass out from anaphylactic shock in a foreign country, the last thing you need is a group of people who speak a different language from you own standing around going "I wonder what the heck is wrong with him/her" when they can't figure out what is written on your Medic Alert Bracelet. Allergy Translation is a new company that must just change the life of travelers.
Escape Camper Rentals In New Zealand: The Freedom To Sleep Around!
2009-08-01 12:00:00 Escape is a company with the tagline "the freedom to sleep around" but it's not what you think; the services they offer are completely above board! This New Zealand Company does however offer sleeping on the go, and they do it in a unique way.
Worlds Collide With Launch Of Booyah Society!
2009-07-28 14:27:00 Think about living your life the way you normally do. Except now, you re going to be rewarded for even the simplest of tasks, like dumping the garbage. Booyah Society, available free on iTunes is both a social network and a game, and each logged activity of your life will earn you points, which are similar to tasks performed on your favorite video game.
Twitter 101 Just Released
2009-07-27 15:42:00 As popular as Twitter is there are still a lot of folks that haven't joined ranks or have registered but dropped off due to lack of interest or understanding. While the benefits of the microblogging platform are varied, it takes users and brands time to feel adept at getting the most out of the system. Now Twitter is addressing that need by launching "Twitter 101" which will get newbies started, while allowing brands a leg-up on as to how to be successful on this social network
Red Bull Has Competition From Anti-Energy Drink Company Slow Cow!
2009-07-27 12:00:00 Energy drinks might be all the rage, but not everyone wants an instant pick me up; or rather, there are just some people that shouldn't have one. With this in mind, a new company has created the anti-energy drink to help tone down the hyperactive. |
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