Blog Feed: Hot New Business Ideas and Latest Trends 2010/2011

Web Marketing Strategies

Published on 2011-11-17 18:34:05

Businesses depend on web marketing strategies in order to increase the number of prospects, the traffic level and the brand awareness for both company and products. Most of the time the offline strategies are converted and adapted so as to correspond to Internet promotional needs, and this is the way that actually led to the … Continue reading > read more

Why You Should Hurry Up and Start a Small Business Already

Published on 2011-11-17 18:30:53

If you’ve been thinking about starting a small business, you might want to take the plunge before the end of the year. Why? Goodies in several recently passed new laws offer tax breaks that were previously unavailable to entrepreneurs. Here’s a quick summary of some of the breaks you and your investors could take if … Continue reading > read more

Small Business Owners – Choose Your Movement!

Published on 2011-11-17 18:29:56

Small business owners are up in arms. They’ve had enough! Of course, different entrepreneurs are fed up with different things. But whatever you’re het up about, there’s a groundwell of other business owners you can join. Here’s an overview of the entrepreneurs’ movements that are blossoming around the country: The newest kid on the block … Continue reading > read more

Why Joint Ventures are Worth Your Time

Published on 2011-05-24 15:24:48

Copyright (c) 2009 Christian Fea Most new entrepreneurs and business owners believe that joint ventures are difficult and complicated. In fact, when you think of it, being an entrepreneur itself is difficult and complicated, with all the minute detai > read more

Beware Internet Scams When Setting Up Your Online Business

Published on 2011-05-24 15:24:48

The trouble with many small business owners (and this is not meant as an insult) is they simply do not understand the technicalities of doing business online. Unfortunately, this leaves them wide open to being scammed out of a lot of money by unscrup > read more

3 Tips on How to Start an Internet Business from Home

Published on 2011-05-24 15:24:48

Congratulations! You are ready to embark on a whole new journey and live a lifestyle only few people attain. If you made the decision to establish a business from home, you are already one step ahead of the game. Many people get stuck in the details > read more

End Of Recession Integrated Business Planning

Published on 2011-05-24 15:24:48

The immediate response to surviving an economic downturn involves battening down the hatches and simply weathering the impending storm, cutting whatever is necessary to make it through the chaos. Marketing usually falls to the wayside, workers are cu > read more

A Short Guide to Business Finance

Published on 2011-05-24 15:24:47

In a time of global economic recovery the need for entrepreneurs and new business start-ups has increased. Through entrepreneurship and hard work, new jobs and increased prosperity locally and nationally, can be created. Whatever the reason an entrep > read more

USB Film Roll

Published on 2011-05-23 23:40:03

Popgadget: There’s nothing we love more than cute little USB sticks to brighten up our day and when they’re a little geeky then that’s even better! This is why we love these film roll USB sticks from PhotoJoJo, made from repurposed > read more

iPhone to Manual Phone

Published on 2011-05-22 13:20:03

Cool Tools: Native Union has solved my problem with a series of handsets that allow you to take calls using a traditional handset attached to your cellphone. I picked up the MM02, a fairly basic corded model featuring a cradle, that I have really com > read more

Swarovski-studded Screwdriver

Published on 2011-05-21 03:00:45

BornRich: This Swarovski-studded screwdriver won’t do anything else but screws. Bosch made this limited edition Swarovski-studded IXO cordless screwdriver lately to celebrate the IXO becoming the world’s best-selling power tool, with 10 million u > read more

Crowdsourced Farming

Published on 2011-05-21 03:00:14

Springwise: The crowds have changed the shape of many enterprises over the years, be it through crowd-management, crowdfunding or crowdsourcing. However, MyFarm — a new project from the UK’s National Trust — takes crowd-management to an area we > read more

Website idea 1: Politician promise archive

Published on 2011-05-19 16:45:17

Politician & celebrity promise archive is a place where promises made by politicians, athletes, artists etc are stored. Site visitors can search celebrities with a keyword and then see what they have promised and when. Later a possibility to comm > read more

Try Before You Buy Specs

Published on 2011-05-19 16:39:47

TrendCentral: Brooklyn-based Classic Specs believes that fashionable eyewear should be available to everyone. By cutting out the middle man (the norm for this new crop of eyewear startups), Classic Specs can offer prescription glasses for a mere $89. > read more

Designer Bank

Published on 2011-05-19 16:37:30

The Cool Hunter: Financial institutions once occupied the most prestigious and opulent buildings and locations in every city and town. They oozed intimidation, grandeur and wealth. Then banks became nameless and faceless boxes, one or more in every b > read more

i-sopod Flotation Tank

Published on 2011-05-19 16:37:29

Designed to take floatation into the 21st Century the i-sopod flotation tank is the result of many years meticulous planning and testing. It is constructed from the finest quality GRP double-skinned mouldings and is hand finished and insulated throug > read more

Why Your Company Isn’t Making More Money

Published on 2011-05-16 15:31:57

Do you ever feel like your business is a supporting player instead of a lead actor in your industry? In any sector, there are a few super-successful businesses that seem to effortlessly rack up big sales, while the other companies struggle. What make > read more

Body Piercing

Published on 2011-05-16 15:27:14

Business At A Glance Body Piercing Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Start a business that pierces its way through the community. Business Overview Body piercing started as a fad > read more

Inventor

Published on 2011-05-16 15:24:39

Business At A Glance Inventor Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. It only takes one good idea to become a full-fledged inventor. Business Overview Are you the type of person who is > read more

Bed and Breakfast

Published on 2011-05-16 15:23:11

Business At A Glance Bed and Breakfast Startup Costs: $100,000 + Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Create a cozy spot for travelers to rest with a B&B. Business Overview While a bed and breakfast is by d > read more

A New Do-It-Yourself Alternative to Groupon

Published on 2011-05-02 19:07:11

Coupons are trying to get a whole lot smarter. PeopleString threw its hat into the crowded social coupon market today with a new variable-rate coupon service branded as PeopleDeals. PeopleDeals ($80 per month or $649 per year) uses the Web and social > read more

A New Do-It-Yourself Alternative to Groupon

Published on 2011-05-02 19:07:11

Coupons are trying to get a whole lot smarter. PeopleString threw its hat into the crowded social coupon market today with a new variable-rate coupon service branded as PeopleDeals. PeopleDeals ($80 per month or $649 per year) uses the Web and social > read more

Top 5 Tips for Small Business Blogging

Published on 2011-05-02 19:04:45

1. Use the search engines to find similar blogs that write about the topics you will be discussing. 2. Get started building your blog. There are many free options available, but you may wish to consider a more reliable hosted option. 3. Use your blog > read more

Top 5 Tips for Small Business Blogging

Published on 2011-05-02 19:04:45

1. Use the search engines to find similar blogs that write about the topics you will be discussing. 2. Get started building your blog. There are many free options available, but you may wish to consider a more reliable hosted option. 3. Use your blog > read more

Five Facebook Developments for Businesses

Published on 2011-05-02 19:03:04

The engineers at Facebook have been busy fine-tuning and adding new features lately, prompting the following primer on what’s new and — more important — what these developments mean for your business. Included among the additions an > read more

Five Facebook Developments for Businesses

Published on 2011-05-02 19:03:04

The engineers at Facebook have been busy fine-tuning and adding new features lately, prompting the following primer on what’s new and — more important — what these developments mean for your business. Included among the additions an > read more

Dollarization

Published on 2011-05-02 18:55:46

Do you know why people buy your product or service? There can only be two reasons, either it makes them feel good or it helps them to solve a problem. It can be argued that some products do both, ether individually or both at the same time. The feel- > read more

Dollarization

Published on 2011-05-02 18:55:46

Do you know why people buy your product or service? There can only be two reasons, either it makes them feel good or it helps them to solve a problem. It can be argued that some products do both, ether individually or both at the same time. The feel- > read more

Self Defense Training

Published on 2011-04-24 23:31:57

Empower women and men alike with self defense training. Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No Business Overview Self-defense training is > read more

Self Defense Training

Published on 2011-04-24 23:31:57

Empower women and men alike with self defense training. Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No Business Overview Self-defense training is > read more

Freelance Photography

Published on 2011-04-24 23:29:49

Love to take photos? Freelance your expertise. Startup Costs: $2,000 – $10,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No Business Overview There are two very good > read more

Freelance Photography

Published on 2011-04-24 23:29:49

Love to take photos? Freelance your expertise. Startup Costs: $2,000 – $10,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No Business Overview There are two very good > read more

Fitness Center

Published on 2011-04-24 23:26:55

Start a gym and watch the profits work themselves out. Startup Costs: $10,000 – $50,000 Franchises Available? No Online Operation? No Business Overview In the past 20 years, fitness centers have not only proven to be popular and very much in de > read more

Fitness Center

Published on 2011-04-24 23:26:55

Start a gym and watch the profits work themselves out. Startup Costs: $10,000 – $50,000 Franchises Available? No Online Operation? No Business Overview In the past 20 years, fitness centers have not only proven to be popular and very much in de > read more

Baby-Sitting Referral Service

Published on 2011-04-24 23:24:34

Calm parents’ fears and match people up with work with a baby-sitting referral business. Business At A Glance Baby-Sitting Referral Service Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. > read more

Baby-Sitting Referral Service

Published on 2011-04-24 23:24:34

Calm parents’ fears and match people up with work with a baby-sitting referral business. Business At A Glance Baby-Sitting Referral Service Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. > read more

Top 5 Tips for Small Business Creativity

Published on 2011-04-24 23:14:01

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Try to write down every idea that pops into your head while working. Getting into the habit of formulating ideas makes it more likely that you > read more

Top 5 Tips for Small Business Creativity

Published on 2011-04-24 23:14:01

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Try to write down every idea that pops into your head while working. Getting into the habit of formulating ideas makes it more likely that you > read more

Full list of small business opportunities here

Published on 2011-02-11 06:36:40

Wireless Neighborhood Wireless Neighborhood locations are hotbeds of exciting and fast moving technology, a premium retailer of Verizon Wireless. …read more Vs Barbershop V’s Barbershop is the leading name in the men’s grooming indu > read more

Full list of small business opportunities here

Published on 2011-02-11 06:36:40

Wireless Neighborhood Wireless Neighborhood locations are hotbeds of exciting and fast moving technology, a premium retailer of Verizon Wireless. …read more Vs Barbershop V’s Barbershop is the leading name in the men’s grooming indu > read more

How to Raise Money Now

Published on 2011-02-11 06:30:20

So you wanna raise $1 million. That amount’s probably too much for one or two investors, but not enough to interest VCs, says Asheesh Advani, Entrepreneur’s speaker for the “How to Raise Money Now” breakout session at the 2011 > read more

How 2 Small Businesses Made Their Marketing Pop

Published on 2011-02-11 06:29:45

It’s tough to stand out as a small company. Every business has been marketing so hard since the economy tanked in 2008, it’s like a sea of message-babble out there. But there’s a way to stand out. What if you pulled something so dif > read more

Blogging For Business

Published on 2011-02-11 06:27:37

For many small business owners, blogging is not merely a hobby. It can be one of the most effective ways of generating exposure for a business without spending a lot on advertising. Well-written blogs will attract visitors from all around the world a > read more

How to Build Business with Facebook Deals

Published on 2011-02-11 06:27:32

There’s an independent theater near my house that offers customers a cheesy looking discount card. Show it to the disinterested teen-ager behind the glass when you buy a ticket and he’ll take your money and punch a hole in the card. After > read more

Small-Business Product Inventors Get a Chance at Stardom

Published on 2010-12-23 03:26:38

Creating new products is often a long, lonely process. But one PBS show gives would-be inventors a shot at the limelight with its series Everyday Edisons. Better yet, for its fourth season, the show has done away with in-person auditions. So inventor > read more

Top 5 Website Tips for Beginners

Published on 2010-12-12 10:50:43

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Make sure that you know your target market. If you don’t know who you are trying to attract to your website, it is difficult to cater the co > read more

Tweet This: Only 8 Percent of You Are Even Using Twitter

Published on 2010-12-12 10:41:46

Have you ever been an observer or an unwilling participant in an event — or even an entire era — that left you asking yourself, “What am I missing here?” Disco immediately comes to mind. For kids growing up in the late ’ > read more

How a Little Creative Accounting Could Help Your Business Thrive

Published on 2010-12-12 10:40:31

It’s accounting 101, the standard rules of figuring out how your business is doing: You enter your revenue, subtract expenses, and the rest is profit or loss. These are the rules known as GAAP, or generally accepted accounting principles. Now, > read more

Services Business Opportunity : Starscapes

Published on 2010-12-03 07:43:34

Remember when you were a child and you looked up at the stars in the sky? Remember how awesome it was to look up and see thousands of twinkly stars in the night sky and the sense of wonder you felt as you looked for constellations and watched shootin > read more

Retail Business Opportunity : Peace-Frogs

Published on 2010-12-03 07:40:53

Peace Frogs is a fresh, fun, green AND profitable business. Our active sportswear and merchandise is easily recognizable by our logo – the Peace Frog – that sets it apart in the specialty apparel industry. Peace Frogs is a truly recognize > read more

Book Review: Facebook Advertising For Dummies

Published on 2010-12-03 07:37:29

There’s a lot of buzz these days about the amount of traction Facebook has gained as an advertising platform. According to Hitwise, nearly one in four page views, excluding mobile-generated traffic, in the U.S. now occurs on Facebook.com, and c > read more

Facebook Ads: Worth the Money?

Published on 2010-12-03 07:35:24

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, a day to support local businesses. More than 1 million people “liked” the American Express OPEN Facebook page for the campaign in just two weeks. For signing on, which involves offering discounts to Am > read more

Book Review: The Family Business Guide – By Frederick D. Lipman

Published on 2010-12-03 07:30:30

The structure of a family business as a business model has been one of my all time favourites, after all over 80 % of all businesses around the world are family businesses. Running a family business can be a very stable and fulfilling way to run a bu > read more

Book Review: The Smarta Way To Do Business – By M.Thomas and S.Wasmund

Published on 2010-12-03 07:29:04

We live in the age of “Celebpreneurs” and I’m often not overly excited about the way in which these entrepreneurs portray business, especially SMEs. But the good people at Wiley sent me this review copy of “The Samrta Way To Do Business” an > read more