Archive for November 27th, 2006

  • Investing In Affordable Housing in SW Florida

    Many people would like to develop real estate portfolios that let them work from home. Some less adventurous but equally entrepreneurial would like own a duplex, live in one side, and rent out or sell the other side to leverage their finances. Some folks buy four-plexes and rent out three so their renters can pay off [...]

  • How Toxic Seeds Could Feed Millions

    Many people don’t realize that we cook legumes and other seeds to increase their digestibility and nutrient availability. Otherwise, chemicals in the plants would sicken us.
    Some plant products defy such home grown processing – the cotton seed was one. Until now.
    As reported in the Christian Science Monitor, a new genetically engineered form is being developed which [...]

  • Immigrant Entrepreneurs and their Contributions

    What do Intel, Yahoo, Sun Microsystems, Ebay, Google and many other companies have in common?
    The Wall Street Journal reminds us that behind each of these economic “engines” are immigrant entrepreneurs.
    A new study from the National Venture Capital Association finds titled “American Made: The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Professionals on U.S. Competitiveness” found that
    “Over the [...]

  • Locavores Boost Demand For Locally Produced Food

    If you’ve ever thought about growing a garden to make extra money, now may be the best time in a very long time to get ready for planting next spring thanks to a growing trend: Locavores.Locavores want food with the maximum nutritional value – not picked green and ripening in the back of a truck somewhere.
    Mel [...]

  • Florida Wants To Regulate Ebay Businesses

    “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Tallahassee and Jeb Bush that all the ebayers should be taxed…”
    The HeraldToday.com and AP report
    The eBay community is thriving, and so are the businesses that sell stuff for people on the popular auction Web site.
    Now add Florida to the growing list [...]

  • Pay Day Loans Go Online

    Pay Day Loans are a common site in most towns and cities. Some places seem to have one on every corner. Now the loans are now going online and that can offer opportunities for online marketers. One example is NationalPayDay.com that offers an affiliate program paying $20 per approved application through Commission Junction.
    NationalPayDay.com’s attraction for [...]