The Niche Beat
Aptitudes of Leonardo da Vinci
Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs da Vinci Imagination Mona-Lisa Device for Making Sequins Water Lifting Device Flying Machine Crossbow Machine The chocolate chip cookie seems to be the only thing da Vinci didn’t invent while dreaming up ideas for everything from robots to flying machines using nature for inspiration. The Renaissance painter was known for […]
Next Food Network TV Star
The Best Niche Always Wins As has been the case each year, talent is only a small part of the competition. The winner must not only present a fresh niche that will attract the right viewers in sufficient numbers to make it profitable for the network. If a contestant has a persona and point of […]
5 Niche Books That Sparked New Business Ideas
Nature, Novels & Mythology Book The next time you browse through a business book be aware that the genre’ is not the only kind of information source that may hold answers if you are looking for new ideas. Potential entrepreneurs have used novels, even the Bible, for direction, inspiration and creative ideas of various kinds. […]
Two Interviews with Shoestring Entrepreneurs
Charlie Rose American-born chef, Daniel Rose, now has a famous restaurant in Paris. During 20-minute interview, he reveals details of how he figured out his niche and went from a tiny space without heat and with one employee…himself… to new quarters and 16 employees. http://www.charlierose.com/guest/view/7710 http://www.springparis.fr/ Shahid Khan Billionaire auto parts manufacturer and pro sports team owner […]
The Black Russian by Vladimir Alexandrov
Princeton Professor Uncovers Lost History An unexpected sentence in a Russian memoir startled Princeton professor Vladimir Alexandrov. He decided to investigate the mention of a famous African American man living in Moscow. Intrigued, the professor of languages and literature had studied the history and culture of the era, but had never heard or read previously […]
Career Change after Injury or Illness
Karen G. Stone People sometimes pursue self-employment when health issues make it difficult to pursue their previous occupations. The following story also illustrates how a challenging circumstance can be the basis for meaningful productive work. The late author Karen G. Stone, an able-bodied photographer and marketing executive, […]
Inventor’s Skill Set
Avoiding the Major Pitfalls of Tinkering Many people are attracted to tinkering and possibly inventing the next million-dollar idea, but besides a strong desire to tinker, one needs the proper skill set, yet many people don’t have all the aptitudes. Watch product testing segments on America’s Test Kitchen, and from time to time you’ll see […]
Tinkering
History and Modern Trends for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Tinkering means figuring out solutions to problems in different ways whether it’s a physical thing or an idea, says author Alec Foege of The Tinkerers, The Amateurs, The DIY’ers, And Inventors Make America Great. Foegs talks about several topics, including the phenomenon of tinkering, the history behind successful […]
Native American Cartoonist Ricardo Cate’
Artist and humorist Ricardo Cate’ grew up on a reservation in New Mexico. Today he uses his talent and subtle biting wit to offer a cartoon series titled Without Reservations. Cate’s work reflects political and cultural insights using his heritage as a point of view. The artist recounts what inspired his style as a cartoonist. Learn […]