The Niche Beat
Mystery Author Inspires StartUp Idea Worth Billions
E. G. Lutz Still in his teens, a would-be entrepreneur discovered Animated Cartoons, How They Are Made, Their Origin and Development, 1920s, the book credited with giving Walt Disney the idea to start a business. Written by cartoonist and author, E. G. Lutz, born 1868(?). Curiously, historians report little is known about the artist, Edwin George […]
Fame, Fortune & The Independent Bookseller
Spotting Opportunity If owning a bookstore is a long held dream, and you believe t hat book selling is a simple activity that offers perks, such as leisure time to sit and read great books….read on, “Why are independent booksellers […]
12-Year Old Fashion Designer Sends Kids to Camp
Competing in the 850-Million Dollar Neckwear Industry Shark Tank’s repeat airing on Friday of the episode of Mo’s Bows reminded me once again of the earlier profile I’d written on Knotacess http://wp.me/p3Kr4S-1qt So I revisited the website and Mo’s Bows where I discovered the Send a Child to Camp bow tie. And I began to wonder […]
Cool Coffee Niche
Joyride Brothers Brew Great Business Idea & Advice In less than five minutes, the three founders of Joyride Coffee discuss their food truck beginnings to an innovative company, including a neat summary of what aspiring entrepreneurs should know about the search for their own niche. Sources These Entrepreneurial Brothers Are Bringing A Coffee Keg to […]
Mystery Art Object & Unique Publishing Niche
What is the object above? Would you know the answer… without checking? Answer follows It’s an American Indian horse bridle and decorative horse gear was a traditional custom…Information I knew nothing about previously. You see, back in 2009, I enrolled in a class in Native American History taught by an anthropology professor. Several things quickly […]
Food Truck Success & Failures
Senor Sisig Compare a recent glowing review for the multi Mexican and Filipino food truck on Check, Please! Bay with the 2013 Huffington Post article on industry failures. Senor Sisig Check, Please! http://tinyurl.com/k2kns3z Food Truck Failures 01/18/2013 Updated: 01/22/2013 3:2 Reveal Dark Side, But Hope Shines Through http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/22/food-truck-failures_n_2499463.html Clipart http://publicdomainvectors.org/en/ Takeaway lesson: Hope had better […]
Brian Culbertson
Music Industry Insights Multi-talented Jazz musician, Brian Culbertson, discusses the changes in the industry over the past 20 years with Tavis Smiley. Culbertson, who has had 27 hits, closes the show with a cut from his new CD. And showcases his kinetic love of melody with a joy-filled performance. Reference Brian Culbertson/Tavis Smiley ttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365257970/ Views: […]
Starting A Bed & Breakfast Inn
Niche Within A Niche In the mid 1990s, the top 10 requests received nationally by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for industry information, and entrepreneurial guides included the bed and breakfast business. And today the success of related concepts such as Airbnb and bnbfinder show a continued interest in niche lodging. Owning a B&B is perhaps a […]
Incredible Paper Scupltures
Li Hongbo & The Business Insider Artistic work that stretches imagination using a seemingly ordinary item. Based on childhood fascination with paper Skills and knowledge acquired as a book editor Art training in diverse fields Using history for inspiration Structural Visualization Imagination & curiosity to the nth degree References Youtube Video 1: 49 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mITAih6LN80 Li […]