Archive for July 7th, 2006

“Retirees” are finding themselves bored out of their minds and seeking new ventures or, in this case, adventures. The Purpose Prize is a new award that recognizes older Americans whose innovative projects make a difference in others’ lives. Robert Chambers is one of the 15 prize finalists. He’s a 61-year-old former car salesman in Lebanon, [...]

Maybe you’ve seen this funny (or gross perhaps) picture of someone confusing a tube of Preparation H for toothpaste. Yuck! But millions of people laughed. They may be so sick of their cubicle, they’d pay to have a screen saver with pictures just like this one. Brent Winfield tells you how to take outrageous, funny, [...]

If you’d like your kids to have a head start as an inventor or entprepreneur… or just in life, here’s a summer activity that may just be the thing you’re looking for: a camp that uses an invention motif to help younger children improve their overall literacy and “numeracy” (the new buzz word for math [...]

The Business Opportunities Weblog Network is made up of eleven niche business blogs. Here’s a selection of popular posts from around the network: The Great Domain Name Search Wholesale Buying Tips For eBay Chipotle, Quiznos Score high In National Rankings A Day in The Life of Herbalife Choosing a Network Marketing Company Right for You. [...]

I was just reviewing all the MLM Spam in my in box today and decided to start an MLM Glossary for the uninformed. It’s cynical, but it’s not intended to be a blanket criticism of all MLM… just the email I get! Your entries in the comment section are certainly welcome! In MLM “Ground Floor” [...]

From Start Up Nation… Maintain your focus You’ll want to establish a solid book of business, enjoyable and reliable clients, and a significant backlog of work before turning off the afterburners for awhile and relishing your newly established independence. Expect to be lonely at first “It’s a shock, even if you’re expecting it,â€? says Ted [...]