Virtual Entrepreneur

Great Falls Tribune: Candy Maxwell manufactures and markets Candy’s Colorland products from her Cascade home. The products are made of lightweight plastic, which can be colored on and then erased. The products are manufactured using laser-cutters and silk-screen machines. All of the playhouses are... More

BusinessWeek: The 30% interest rate on their small business credit card shocked James and Heather Hills enough to stop using it entirely in April. The couple had turned to credit cards in early 2006 to get their Elgin (Ill.) startup, mhn Internet Marketing and PR, off the ground, after three loan officers... More

Canada.com: It’s hard to believe that using “eco” to describe your sexual bent will help you get laid, or land true love, but “green” is the latest trend in niche dating. Although staying home and getting naked with the one you love is probably as green as it gets in the... More

American Chronicle: Research is very important when you are deciding the type of product you would loke to sell online. Be sure to take a step back, and try to understand what it is that people are looking for. Here we will see what are the best home internet business ideas once you have a better understanding... More

Zdnet: A class of social software is helping companies become more entrepreneurial and none a moment too soon. In a survey of 300 business executives, Interminds LLC, a management consultancy, found that nearly three quarters (71 percent) of business executives indicated that innovation was stagnant... More

Branding Blog By Brand Identity Guru: 1. It “sells itself.” I don’t need to market Okay, you might have a solid product or service. You might even routinely satisfy your customers. They might even send their friends and family to you. But wait. Is that your product or service selling itself? No... More

By Jeff Chavez – Northstar Thinktank: 1. The Solution Instinct: This is about ideas and always seeing them. It’s about seeing new opportunities while traveling, shopping, or working. Seeing problems and potential solutions to those problems is at the heart of valuable ideas and business... More

Seth’s Blog: “I never click on ads.” It’s almost a badge of honor to say that. The subtext is, “I’m too smart/busy to waste my time doing that,” or perhaps, “I don’t want someone to sell my attention.” But the real effect is that you’re... More

The Plain Dealer: Aromas of cinnamon, carob and honey fill the tiny kitchen in Corrie Hanton’s Lakewood apartment. After pulling a large apple cinnamon muffin in a bone-shaped cake pan from the oven, she explains that the healthy treat is designed for a special occasion — like a doggie birthday... More

By Ryan Arsendatama – Small-biz-advisor: If you require funding and advice while opening a small business, a small business franchise may provide an excellent opportunity for you as an entrepreneur. It offers virtually endless advantages to the entrepreneur. Some of the major advantages that you... More