Start here. Start now.
Browsing Category

Inventors

262 posts
Read More

Invention of the Week #7: Dryer Shoe Holder

This week's featured invention is the " Dryer Shoe Holder", which was invented by Richard Jackson, Sr. and Glenda Jackson.   Richard and Glenda have an issued US Utility patent on their invention.    Along with the winter comes snow, sleet, slush...and ultimately grimey, muddy shoes. ...
byRich Sloan
January 16, 2009
Read More

Invention of the Week #6: Expandable Power Strip

This week's featured invention is the " Expandable Power Strip", which was invented by Yekusiel Teitelbaum.  Mr. Teitelbaum has an issued US Utility patent on his invention.    Most households contain multiple charging devices for cell phones, handheld gaming systems, cameras, MP3 players, etc.  The large...
byRich Sloan
January 13, 2009
Read More

Have you checked these two things yet?

It's early Thursday morning, and I just remembered another "New Year" bit of information to share with you. If you haven't checked these two things, you could be losing out on some great publicity and...
byMelanie Rembrandt
January 8, 2009
Read More

Invention of the Week #5: Doggie Fountain

Another cool invention this week from our partners at InventionHome. This week's featured invention is "Doggie Fountain", which was invented by Tony Lytle of Larwill, IN.  Tony has a Utility Patent on file for his...
byRich Sloan
January 2, 2009
Read More

The Fool Proof Marketing Offer

By Erin Jacobs, VerticalResponse Customers often ask me, what are the best offers to use in email marketing programs, or any lead generation program for that matter.  The answer, of course, is dependent on a...
byVerticalResponse
December 22, 2008
Read More

Faces and Blogs and Tweets, Oh My!

The big buzz in marketing these days is all about social networking and viral campaigns. In the past two days alone, I received about nine e-mails inviting me to various, educational seminars online. And I’m...
byMelanie Rembrandt
November 18, 2008
Read More

Invention of the Week #4: Future Wrist Stick

Another cool invention this week from our partners at InventionHome. This week's feature is "Future Wrist Stick," which was invented by Robert Moriarty and Gary Hicks.  Robert and Gary have an issued US Utility patent on...
byRich Sloan
November 14, 2008
Read More

Part 2 with Author Jon Gillespie-Brown

On Thursday, Jon Gillespie-Brown, author of the new book, “So You Want to be an Entrepreneur” shared his tips and insights. Here is the rest of that interview:   How are you marketing and promoting...
byMelanie Rembrandt
November 13, 2008
Read More

Voting is over. Now what?

--> Fantastic! We don't have to listen to repetitive campaign advertisements any longer! But the best news for small business owners now is that many media members will start focusing on stories that have nothing to do...
byMelanie Rembrandt
November 6, 2008
Read More

Being Green, one element at a time…

I met John Barboni following a rather powerful presentation on the societal impacts of consumption given by his colleague David O'Higgins and Jason Levine. Barboni and O'Higgins have formed an interesting partnership with architects Tom...
byChristine Haskell
November 2, 2008
Read More

Invention of the Week #2: Cruisin’ Casket

Halloween fun for grown-ups. That's this week's theme. Our featured invention from our friends at InventionHome this week is "Cruisin' Casket".  This product has an issued U.S. Utility patent, and was invented by the team of...
byRich Sloan
October 29, 2008
Read More

Invention of the Week #1: Critter Litter

Going forward, I will include a new "Invention of the Week" here in my blog (in collaboration with InventionHome, one of the few legitimate invention commercialization companies).   This week, we kick it off with......
byRich Sloan
October 17, 2008
Read More

Stella’s Startup Cycle

I have found that inventing, starting a business up, and other entrepreneurially thingies follow the same emotional pattern as your first roller coaster ride. Step 1: I'm so excited I could just pee. This is when you...
byStartupStella
October 15, 2008
Read More

An Entrepreneur’s Day Out or Why I Shop Alone

Entrepreneurs are different, that's a common theme on Startup Nation. We work differently. We think differently. And, by the looks of my Startup Nation profile pic, we dress and wear our hair differently. But, maybe that's...
byStartupStella
October 13, 2008
Read More

What’s Your Excuse? Do it Now!

I just returned from a visit to Detroit. My Aunt Margaret died unexpectedly, and I wanted to pay my respects to this wonderful woman who touched the lives of everyone she met. It just goes...
byMelanie Rembrandt
September 23, 2008