Links Worth Reading

The Postal Inspector

Fraud on the Internet Find out what kinds of ventures the postal inspector puts out of business. Free DVDs or printed material. Reference https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/investigations/MailFraud/fraudschemes/FraudSchemes.aspx Visits: 62

Apprenticeship Search Quiz

Trade Skill Mini Tests Although this site is geared to Canadian apprenticeship programs, the trades listed for jobseekers at apprenticeshipsearch.com include brief self-assessment tools entitled Do you measure up? It’s useful starting point info for visitors outside Canada considering working with their hands in a startup. Reference http://www.apprenticesearch.com/Resources/Applicants Visits: 88

Apprenticeship

Learning by Doing The reality program The Apprentice has been on the air for seven years, but the concept is centuries old. Apprenticeship was an accepted method of learning a skill. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci apprenticed out at age 14 to a famous artist. An aspiring entrepreneur might consider the idea to learn about […]

TechShop San Francisco

Invention Workshop for Do-It-Yourselfers TechShop states that their program is for everyone, regardless of their skill level. I’m not so sure about that. If you’ve ever watched Tim Allen’s Home Improvement, or Bill Cosby’s character, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, happily strap on a tool belt and create utter chaos, then you’ll know that some people should […]

Social Business

Women & Children & Poverty This recent three-part confrence on Travis Smiley’s PBS program includes startling statistics, gives an overview of the problems confronting women and children in poverty in the United States. For aspiring entrepreneurs seeking ideas for a social business, there is a lot of information that could spark ideas for problem-solving social or nonprofit ventures. […]

How to Find a Niche in the Music Business

Barry Manilow Whether or not you listen to his music, the industry legend offers useful insights for beginners who are interested in entering the business. Manilow concludes the interview with a performance that demonstrates how he creates songs with relevant content for listeners in today’s world. Reference http://video.pbs.org/video/1987675110/ Visits: 373

Untangling the Cell Phone Safety Debate

Tech Bite “…It’s hard to get mice and rats to make phone calls.” [For the purposes of scientific study…] Harvard lecturer Dr. Devra Davis presents a riveting presentation with safety tips for consumers about the confusion over fact versus fiction in the U.S. and overseas. The talk took place at Georgetown University September 23, 2010. […]

Five Free Aptitude Tests

Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation The nonprofit organization adapted several career tests for O Magazine. The tests can be downloaded. Information on how to interpret answers is included. No outside supervision or props needed. Reference Test Your Career Strengths http://www.oprah.com/money/Aptitude-Tests-Career-Assessment Visits: 189