Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T11:52:39.684-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:entrepreneurship Maxwell Finn mfinn954 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1729507894553210150-b86ee7ce6bd394c587613794d800cb55 2009-11-24T08:13:44.074-05:00

Just last week we covered SRS Energy's Solé Power Tiles, which disguise solar panels as clay roof tiles. Now a similarly unobtrusive solution for cloudier climes is on the horizon. RidgeBlade is a wind-power system that can be fitted to buildings...

Just last week we covered SRS Energy's Solé Power Tiles, which disguise solar panels as clay roof tiles. Now a similarly unobtrusive solution for cloudier climes is on the horizon. RidgeBlade is a wind-power system that can be fitted to buildings... http://springwise.com/eco_sustainability/ridgeblade/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8475387638794621272-3f0f5c6448beb15448662c89def1f3d1 2009-11-24T08:12:54.017-05:00

If you have a child in daycare or in school then you know what it is like to label everything, from cups to clothing, that leaves the house. Traditionally that would mean the use of a permanent marker but now that is no longer necessary. Innovative parents, like Laura Porreca of Lovable Labels, have found an alternative to marking directly on items through the use of durable labels and tags.

If you have a child in daycare or in school then you know what it is like to label everything, from cups to clothing, that leaves the house. Traditionally that would mean the use of a permanent marker but now that is no longer necessary. Innovative parents, like Laura Porreca of Lovable Labels, have found an alternative to marking directly on items through the use of durable labels and tags. http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2009/11/24/labels-that-your-kids-will-love/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5426120628610361419-134b500ff915140309a57a2e1807a0c3 2009-11-24T08:13:19.778-05:00

In this economy, women are starting businesses at double the rate of men. Many Moms are starting businesses in the home to supplement the family income. Some are cooking up a lot of dough. Sasha Nichols couldn't find interesting looking bows that...

In this economy, women are starting businesses at double the rate of men. Many Moms are starting businesses in the home to supplement the family income. Some are cooking up a lot of dough. Sasha Nichols couldn't find interesting looking bows that... http://cbs5.com/consumer/home.business.moms.2.1282193.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5700494498448949186-80170ceb52192704369787a1a565b498 2009-11-23T09:17:18.337-05:00

Posted Nov 17, 2009 @ 10:59 PM PARIS TWP. — Dan Fenstemaker has beefed up his Web site, and he’s getting ready to be busy during the holiday season. Why? Fenstemaker’s in-vention will be featured three times over Thanksgiving weekend on DIY...

Posted Nov 17, 2009 @ 10:59 PM PARIS TWP. — Dan Fenstemaker has beefed up his Web site, and he’s getting ready to be busy during the holiday season. Why? Fenstemaker’s in-vention will be featured three times over Thanksgiving weekend on DIY... http://www.cantonrep.com/business/x687827955/Local-inventor-in-TV-spotlight-with-Cool-Tool Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17044009576852926148-44315f58049a7a022146c11beb69ea1e 2009-11-23T09:14:46.951-05:00

Who knew a doodle could make you a millionaire - and could land you on national TV?

Who knew a doodle could make you a millionaire - and could land you on national TV? http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2009/11/20/2009-11-20_rachel_segal_18yearold_inventor_of_the_doodle_bra_shows_off_her_work_on_the_view.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15625231610271778689-78ae8e8aaae7eb4e490853c5cac5df58 2009-11-23T09:17:43.886-05:00

By Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY Going shopping on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — is a tradition in my family. No, we don't get there at 4 a.m., and we concentrate on mundane bargains (socks and kitchen gadgets are perennial choices).

By Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY Going shopping on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — is a tradition in my family. No, we don't get there at 4 a.m., and we concentrate on mundane bargains (socks and kitchen gadgets are perennial choices). http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/2009-11-20-black-friday-bargains-for-small-business_N.htm Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3357757105972386591-4d03192988f86b6ac2cfd69560140fcf 2009-11-23T09:19:25.725-05:00

Carlsbad housewife-turned-entrepreneur Stacey Ross has taken the informality of a neighborhood mothers group to the Internet to build a thriving new business. Her enterprise, sandiegobargainmama.com, offers up a plethora of local bargains, discounts...

Carlsbad housewife-turned-entrepreneur Stacey Ross has taken the informality of a neighborhood mothers group to the Internet to build a thriving new business. Her enterprise, sandiegobargainmama.com, offers up a plethora of local bargains, discounts... http://www.sdbj.com/industry_article.asp?aID=142088 Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12546937029806139506-16c3f17d474789bbeb63d0efac3d0c46 2009-11-23T10:40:24.276-05:00

They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at…

They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at… http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/22/cyber-security-red-flags-for-insurance/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12770872144862753741-15404297ab9b1d340d1cbde196121360 2009-11-19T08:57:46.988-05:00

Quality legal advice and services are expensive. But for small companies trying to navigate the minefields of setting up and running a business — especially for the first time — not getting legal advice can end up being even more expensive.

Quality legal advice and services are expensive. But for small companies trying to navigate the minefields of setting up and running a business — especially for the first time — not getting legal advice can end up being even more expensive. http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/news/article.php/3848231 Dane Carlson dcarlson281 10 7 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18337335133358700612-45e9c1fe11e77bf3b4dbc63c47a7eea3 2009-11-19T16:39:42.010-05:00

Starting your own business is not just about having a dream. There are real steps to ensure your business a successful start. So what are all of the things you should consider when launching your new brainchild?

Starting your own business is not just about having a dream. There are real steps to ensure your business a successful start. So what are all of the things you should consider when launching your new brainchild? http://www.entrepreneur.com/howto/startyourbiz.html Eric Tsai etsai275 16 15 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10562772627534571181-6a94fd2c93571aa3fc8a10190cafa2c8 2009-11-21T23:55:25.127-05:00

entrepreneur and venture capitalist Robert Compton is doing what he can best, to give a “wake-up call,” to the world. His latest documentary, Win in China features the growth of entrepreneurship in China, which to Compton was “explosive” and veiled to rivals in India and his own home country, the United States.

entrepreneur and venture capitalist Robert Compton is doing what he can best, to give a “wake-up call,” to the world. His latest documentary, Win in China features the growth of entrepreneurship in China, which to Compton was “explosive” and veiled to rivals in India and his own home country, the United States. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/win-in-chinamaker-gives-west-a-wakeup-call/544609/ Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11055852199396679466-23ce95119e7a91ed6a93c563dd772ec5 2009-11-20T11:33:22.403-05:00

http://www.christianpf.com/6-time-management-skills-for-entrepreneurs/ Bob Lotich blotich640 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15664495710946228862-b8e2710ef2c28ab0d1bc063fcf44c358 2009-11-16T07:15:20.358-05:00

From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year

From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1934027,00.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8275079129922560140-8be91fadfb171dea2e1c5429a6b0d518 2009-11-09T09:09:14.296-05:00

Owen Voorhees may seem like an unlikely tech entrepreneur because he's just 11-years old. But for the last nine months he climbed a mountain of doubt, overcame unfamiliar programming languages and pored over college level computer science...

Owen Voorhees may seem like an unlikely tech entrepreneur because he's just 11-years old. But for the last nine months he climbed a mountain of doubt, overcame unfamiliar programming languages and pored over college level computer science... http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2009/07/iphone-app.html Dane Carlson dcarlson281 136 136 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3716327332050599689-4fa05b56270934041955c770a51cb5c1 2009-11-18T13:21:57.478-05:00

According to Department of U.S. Labor Statistics, the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2008, double the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds. Research shows that approximately 22% of all new startup businesses are registered by people between 47 and 65 years of age. No matter how old you are, there is always that perceived often misleading label attached to your age.

According to Department of U.S. Labor Statistics, the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2008, double the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds. Research shows that approximately 22% of all new startup businesses are registered by people between 47 and 65 years of age. No matter how old you are, there is always that perceived often misleading label attached to your age. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/seniors-and-women-small-business-startups-gain-mo James Rickman jrickman047 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13599356579704695410-dd9a81a052c1805cacdca65e5c488ba2 2009-11-17T19:31:57.787-05:00

An innovative new investor analytic tool made its public debut today, and it offers an exciting look at what may well be the future of online trading for both market experts and arm-chair analysts alike. Trefis, named for its focus on trends, forecasts, and insights, is revolutionary in its forward-looking approach to stock analysis which, incorporates a more intuitive look at the relationship between a company’s product divisions and its stock price.

An innovative new investor analytic tool made its public debut today, and it offers an exciting look at what may well be the future of online trading for both market experts and arm-chair analysts alike. Trefis, named for its focus on trends, forecasts, and insights, is revolutionary in its forward-looking approach to stock analysis which, incorporates a more intuitive look at the relationship between a company’s product divisions and its stock price. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/17/innovative-analytic-tool-empowers-investors/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 10 8 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9881541967859076655-01cd92ce937e2b0cbde7cfc2c2982efa 2009-11-17T08:12:57.371-05:00

Social scientists create a model of how ideas spread and find that about 30% of people should create while the rest imitate. We've seen how people like Catherina Fake, the Flickr co-founder, and Stefan Sagmeister keep...

Social scientists create a model of how ideas spread and find that about 30% of people should create while the rest imitate. We've seen how people like Catherina Fake, the Flickr co-founder, and Stefan Sagmeister keep... http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/imitation-hidden-key-creativity Dane Carlson dcarlson281 9 7 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14594007631926304429-0d06e0fd8115f4c721a43c72d3eca91e 2009-11-13T13:58:36.640-05:00

The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does...

The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does... http://thecostsavingsguy.com/saving-small-business/ Bruce Judson bjudson427 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:980682477267667538-d8e8fa89c33090db17825c46468a8acb 2009-11-20T16:11:09.112-05:00

Harvey Mackay has fallen out of favor but deserves recognition as one of the top sales gurus ever and a CRM pioneer.

Harvey Mackay has fallen out of favor but deserves recognition as one of the top sales gurus ever and a CRM pioneer. http://media-proinc.com/ribblog/thanksgiving-is-time-to-praise-harvey-mackay/ John Ribbler jribbler704 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10041716949702878784-4b08ee99a04073b67a24e4bf69b55c2c 2009-11-07T21:52:05.083-05:00

Entrepreneurship Is the New Retirement: 10 great places to start your own business. Entrepreneurs never really retire; they just move on to their next project. These days, it's boomers -- not techie 20-somethings -- who most embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Over the past decade, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity was among people between the ages of 55 and 64.

Entrepreneurship Is the New Retirement: 10 great places to start your own business. Entrepreneurs never really retire; they just move on to their next project. These days, it's boomers -- not techie 20-somethings -- who most embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Over the past decade, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity was among people between the ages of 55 and 64. http://www.ihavenet.com/Entrepreneur-Entrepreneurship-Is-the-New-Retirement.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 79 78 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9287876992810503992-8c861ed87b65364577530ab3763120e2 2009-11-20T10:47:26.588-05:00

Clearly communicate that, in fact, there are secrets. Once employees understand that they have a responsibility to protect the enterprise, the chasm between the security professional and the rest of the staff not only shrinks, it disappears. Far too often, security policies arrive as a reaction, as opposed to a proactive management of risk. Through this process, the enterprise will acknowledge security as forethought, not an afterthought.

Clearly communicate that, in fact, there are secrets. Once employees understand that they have a responsibility to protect the enterprise, the chasm between the security professional and the rest of the staff not only shrinks, it disappears. Far too often, security policies arrive as a reaction, as opposed to a proactive management of risk. Through this process, the enterprise will acknowledge security as forethought, not an afterthought. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/19/effective-security-policy-messaging-important/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17654161537921137594-282d57dc647f696aafcdea5a4706abc9 2009-11-04T09:03:52.506-05:00

With the national unemployment rate hovering close to 10 percent, countless workers have lost their jobs and been forced to find new ways to earn a living. Similar to the last three recessions, economists have noticed a sharp increase in business startups, especially as many experts predict that the jobs lost during this economic slowdown are unlikely to resurface anytime soon.

With the national unemployment rate hovering close to 10 percent, countless workers have lost their jobs and been forced to find new ways to earn a living. Similar to the last three recessions, economists have noticed a sharp increase in business startups, especially as many experts predict that the jobs lost during this economic slowdown are unlikely to resurface anytime soon. http://www.bizjournals.com/extraedge/consultants/winning_at_work/2009/08/17/column170.html?market=portland Dane Carlson dcarlson281 107 105 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9318472212470208827-c3c3de02845b92cdbeae4c071c6c77a7 2009-11-18T13:19:42.787-05:00

In the U.S., the more than 25 million small business entrepreneurs employing 75% of the population are a driving force in the development of laptops, cell phones, PDAs, Netbooks, and free WiFi Internet connections now found at most shopping malls, hotels, public libraries or coffee shops. In this fashion, portable devices have inspired entrepreneurs to work from their home office, car or sitting on the beach redefining traditional paradigms. These wireless gadgets allow us to learn, fulfill and deliver high quality work from anywhere in the world. Read more...

In the U.S., the more than 25 million small business entrepreneurs employing 75% of the population are a driving force in the development of laptops, cell phones, PDAs, Netbooks, and free WiFi Internet connections now found at most shopping malls, hotels, public libraries or coffee shops. In this fashion, portable devices have inspired entrepreneurs to work from their home office, car or sitting on the beach redefining traditional paradigms. These wireless gadgets allow us to learn, fulfill and deliver high quality work from anywhere in the world. Read more... http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/small-business-innovation-trends-mobile-enterpris James Rickman jrickman047 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13614088791403949471-161a98d62de86b90927a31c6f5d5b54f 2009-11-20T10:04:59.584-05:00

If you’ve ever been out while pushing a baby in a stroller, then you probably know what it is like to try and help them fall to sleep or stay asleep. While you could always drape a coat or blanket over the stroller to help keep the sun out and help your child sleep, it is no means a perfect solution.

If you’ve ever been out while pushing a baby in a stroller, then you probably know what it is like to try and help them fall to sleep or stay asleep. While you could always drape a coat or blanket over the stroller to help keep the sun out and help your child sleep, it is no means a perfect solution. http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2009/11/20/mompreneur-protects-sleeping-babies-on-the-go-with-snoozeshade/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14076636385402668157-2ad795918f77442c91c355221baa762b 2009-11-20T10:05:22.250-05:00

Glendale mom Laurie Lupinetti opened Young Chef's Academy in 2005 so she would be home more with her daughter Sarah, then 6 months old. It was an opportunity for Lupinetti to blend her love of cooking and love of children while fulfilling the dream...

Glendale mom Laurie Lupinetti opened Young Chef's Academy in 2005 so she would be home more with her daughter Sarah, then 6 months old. It was an opportunity for Lupinetti to blend her love of cooking and love of children while fulfilling the dream... http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/getlocal/gpstory.aspx?id=100122&sid=157282 Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0