Archive for July, 2007

I’ve been putting up some posts on personal productivity.
A certain amount of concern in this area is good unless you end up killing yourself. You’ve got to wonder if corporations pay the GTD gurus so they won’t have to crack the whip themselves. When you’re self-employed, the constant focus on productivity could drive you nuts. […]

Republic of Geektronica via Mark the writer
I have recently reconsidered my steadfast commitment to web-based task management tools and tried using Microsoft Outlook’s much-ignored Tasks feature.
I decided to try Outlook for task management for two reasons: First, I was giving a presentation to users of Outlook and wanted to have some tips that didn’t make […]

Ever wanted to start your own niche coupon site?
Vondre Whaley’s come up with an idea for just how you can do that without a large up front investment.
You can learn more at MyCouponBiz (note: not an affiliate link).

This will be good for Small Office, Home Office, and Small Business Customers…
From the San Antonio Business Journal
AT&T is giving residential and small-business high-speed broadband Internet customers free access to the company’s nationwide Wi-Fi network.
Effective Monday, AT&T wireless broadband customers will be able to access the Internet at nearly 10,000 Wi-Fi “hot spots” throughout the […]

Dane posted this… If you’re tempted to get an iPhone, it’s well worth reading!
I’ve long been on a record as a strong advocate of smart phones, and the Treo 650 in particular. I’ve had a Treo 650 since mid 2005. This weekend, after an hour’s drive and a short wait at an Apple […]

Potential business start ups in North Carolina that focus on technology may be able to find help from the Inception Micro Angel Fund…
The North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) announced a new plan to make capital available to entrepreneurs and begin building a stronger early-stage investment industry. In 2003, SBTDC launched the Inception […]

If you’re a business owner, buying a heavy SUV over 6000 lbs. can be a legitimate tax deduction.
The most obvious SUV in this category is the “Hummer”
The tax break was originally envisioned for “businesses” like farmers buying tractors or companies buying a flatbed truck as “working vehicles”.
But evidently driving a Hummer with a company name isn’t […]

Pet Butler is a franchise operation that’s grown to have 80 franchises believe it or not. It may be just what you’re looking for if you want a home based franchise to operate until the business grows.  While some wonder if a franchise is needed for this operation, evidently 80 others have paid up because […]

If you’re near St. Petersburg, FL, you may be interested in a group of non competitive home businesses that meet to support one another. It’s called the Home Business Women’s Network.
The Home Business Women’s Network (HBWN) was founded by Virginia Burns, R.N., of Sarasota, FL, in August of 2006 as an alternative venue for women […]

A Dover, NH couple got into the home made chocolate business 9 months ago. They recently won an award for their tasty chocolates with names inspired by New Hampshire’s granite cliffs and rugged sea coast. 
From Fosters.com
Many people recall the everlasting goodness of M&Ms when they try the Menzels’ “Granite Gourmet” or “Seacoast Sweetshells.”
The award-winning, candy-coated milk chocolate snacks are a […]