Possible Insight into Buying Search Terms for Search Marketing
Recently saw a new stat released by Hitwise regarding habit patterns of people entering search terms. It appears…
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Rich Sloan is chief startupologist and co-founder of StartupNation and host of StartupNation podcasts. He is also co-author of the acclaimed how-to book, StartupNation: America's Leading Entrepreneurial Experts Reveal the Secrets to Building a Blockbuster Business. Rich encourages you to make a comment under his blog posts or send him a personal message at member nickname, "Rich," here at StartupNation.
Invention of the Week #13: Itsy Bitsy Spider Saved!
Ever call in your spouse, the one without the fear of spiders, to help escort the creepy crawley…
February 26, 2009
Invention of the Week #11: Mess-esity is the Mother of Invention
This week’s featured invention is “Chef-Aid” from independent inventor Annette Johnson, who was tired of messy spoons and spatulas…
February 14, 2009
Video as a promotional tool for your business
i just created a podcast with John McIntyre, founder/CEO of PixelFish. He’s a great guy, first of all. And…
February 13, 2009
Handouts – Do they ultimately make your business more successful?
Simple question: Does having a social agenda — a “cause” — attached to your business ultimately help you…
February 9, 2009
Invention of the Week #10: Possible Solution to Marital Bliss
This week’s featured invention is “DoubleUps For Beds” from inventor Kevin Robke who uses our invention commercialization partner,…
February 6, 2009
“Working on a Dream” – new anthem for entrepreneurs?
We entrepreneurs are a passionate lot. We’re all driven, each working on transforming our dreams into reality. That’s…
February 2, 2009
Invention of the Week #9: Cross-Dressing Dogs
Independent inventor Irene Bray wanted her dogs to strut their stuff in style AND comfort … and she…
January 29, 2009
StartupNation.com, 2008 Summary by the Numbers
Thought I’d share some internal information about StartupNation and its performance as derived from Google Analytics over the…
January 23, 2009
Invention of the Week #8: The Doodle Daley
This week’s invention was created by Susan Drexler, who decided she needed a better way to clean up dog…
January 21, 2009
Laid Off? Do This to Run Your Own Business
You just got fired for the last time. Now you’re in charge of the hiring / firing policy.…
January 17, 2009
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…
January 16, 2009
Costco Magazine “Recession Busters” Article
They edited my article down a bit and ran it in their January Costco Connections Magazine. Thought you…
January 16, 2009
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…
January 13, 2009
Putting my holiday present to work
My little home office has recently gotten a great upgrade. I’ve replaced a big multfunction, cumbersome, older, multi-function…
January 5, 2009
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…
January 2, 2009
Best Advice I Can Give You
Wondering if now is the time for you to start up? Intimidated by all the complexity and confused…
December 5, 2008
Back from India – Land of Paradoxes
I am passing through the Amsterdam airport and wanted to share some perspectives about India from my exposure…
December 2, 2008
Carrying the Torch of Entrepreneurship in India
My trip to India is underway. I am speaking day after Thanksgiving on entrepreneurship. (see previous post, “This…
November 26, 2008
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…
November 14, 2008