Archive for January, 2012

Designer lets users create their own dresses from scratch

Posted by Springwise in January 31st 2012

Regular readers of Springwise may remember our article on Typeface, the personalized font creator designed by Mary Huang. Now we’ve discovered Huang’s latest efforts have lead her away ...
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Tags: Katherine Noyes, raising funds, USD

T-shirt brand supports entrepreneurs in developing countries

Posted by Springwise in January 31st 2012

A few months ago we spotted adventure travel company OneSeed Expeditions, who support local female entrepreneurs in South East Asia by giving 10 percent of revenue to microfinanc ...
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Tags: business inspiring ideas, creative business ideas, money making ideas, new business ideas

In Spain, vending machine sells fresh seafood

Posted by Springwise in January 31st 2012

A few months ago we spotted an entrepreneurial baker in France who had installed an automated baguette dispenser outside his shop, enabling him to continue trading after shop ope ...
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Starting a Small Newspaper Business

Posted by PinoyBisnesIdeas in January 31st 2012

If you have passion in writing and collecting information about current events, people, sports, trends, and issues, starting a small newspaper business would be the right idea for you. If you want to ...
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under: Home Based Business
Tags: Business, business plan, events, how to start a small newspaper business, newspaper business plan, profitable business, small newspaper business, small publication business

B2B network helps potential collaborators connect

Posted by Springwise in January 31st 2012

Professional networking can be just as important for small companies as it is for individuals, but opportunities to do so in a focused way can be few and far between. That’ ...
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Beaded and fabric bracelets hide a secret wallet inside

Posted by Springwise in January 30th 2012

There are many occasions in life in which carrying a wallet or purse is inconvenient, and yet there are also very few alternatives. Rather than storing money and keys in a shoe or — heave ...
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Tags: money, San Francisco, USD

Mobile phone runs on a single AA battery

Posted by Springwise in January 30th 2012

We’ve seen a number of mobile phones launched in recent months with emergency use in mind, including the Russian Space phone with SOS button. SpareOne, however, is a new co ...
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3D printing app can incorporate your face into designer objects

Posted by Springwise in January 30th 2012

3D printing has appeared on our virtual pages on numerous occasions before, but recently we came across an interesting twist. A new app from French 3D printing company Sculpteo n ...
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Online platform helps couples with relationship management

Posted by Springwise in January 30th 2012

Couples in troubled relationships can already turn to the crowds for help resolving their disputes, as we noted a few years ago. A newer option, however, is to use technology to help preven ...
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Tags: Online

Cornmeal Soap Small Business

Posted by PinoyBisnesIdeas in January 29th 2012

Farmers who grow corn may not realize that they can make use of the corn they grow instead of selling it to local merchants. They can add value to their product by making cornmeal soap. The family can ...
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under: Business Ideas
Tags: cornmeal soap, homemade soap, how to make cornmeal soap, making corn meal soap, natural soap, organic soap, scented soap, soap, soap business, soap making, soap making business, soap retailing business, wholesale soap business

Buy a bottle of wine and donate clean water

Posted by Springwise in January 29th 2012

Some 42,000 people die each week for lack of clean water, and the majority of them are children under 5 years old. Aiming to help alleviate this problem, online wine vendor CellarThief don ...
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Tags: Food & Beverage, Non-profit, Social cause, Retail, wine

BusinessCoach Training Schedule for February 2012

Posted by PinoyBisnesIdeas in January 29th 2012

Having your own business is both rewarding and fruitful. Learn the tips and tricks on starting a business through these seminars: BusinessCoach Training Schedule for February 2012 Events Managem ...
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under: Seminars/ Trainings
Tags: business and livelihood training schedule, business coach schedule february, business seminars, business training, BusinessCoach, businesscoach seminar schedule february 2012, livelihood training

Cebu Franchise Expo, Cebu (02-Mar-2012 to 04-Mar-2012)

Posted by biztradeshows in January 29th 2012

Cebu Franchise Expo is the Biggest franchise event in the Philippines outside Manila. The event will feature regional and international franchisors from all sectors. This event will be held three days ...
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under: Trade shows/ Events
Tags: cebu franchise expo, cebu franchise expo 2012, Filipino International Franchise Association, franchise event, franchise expo 2012

How To Make Paper Mache

Posted by PinoyBisnesIdeas in January 29th 2012

Paper Mache is one of the most versatile yet underused crafting materials. Paper Mache can be used to create everything from masks and pinatas to decorative objects and sculpture. Paper crafters will ...
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under: Home Based Business
Tags: homemade paper mache, how to make money making paper mache, How to make paper mache, paper mache making guide, paper mache making projects, simple paper mache guide, step by step paper mache guide, ways to create paper mache

5C’s of Finance: Business Loans

Posted by PinoyBisnesIdeas in January 28th 2012

When you go to a bank or financial lending institution there are 5 key things they will take into consideration before approving a loan. These "5 Cs" apply to both personal and business loans. Since t ...
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under: Finance
Tags: business development programs, business loan, credit assistance, LCAP, loans for development, micro credit, secured loan, secured loans, small business bank loans, small business loan rate, small business loans interest rates, small loans, student loans

Tours of Prague – for teddy bears

Posted by Springwise in January 28th 2012

Stuffed animals can already play a starring role in storybooks thanks to Typlume & Graphine's series La Vie de Mon Doudou. Now, for teddies with a taste for adventure, there's the oppo ...
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Tags: home, Tourism & Travel

Slovenian library creates surprise book packs based on genre

Posted by Springwise in January 28th 2012

Last year we saw both people and dogs loaned out by libraries, but it would seem there’s still plenty that can still be done with books as well. Aiming to introduce more fun in ...
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Tags: business inspiring ideas, creative business ideas, money making ideas, new business ideas, Slovenia

Augmented reality poetry book can only be read via webcam

Posted by Springwise in January 27th 2012

We’ve already seen augmented reality used to superimpose text on top of chocolate-bar wrappers and newspaper ads, but now we’ve come across an example of the technolo ...
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At Bahrain auto shop, customers can exercise while they wait

Posted by Springwise in January 27th 2012

The UK’s Autofarm Porsche dealership may drive customers to the mall so that they can pass the time shopping while their car is being worked on, but Bahrain’s Nationa ...
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New building block design serves multiple purposes

Posted by Springwise in January 27th 2012

Sustainable and reclaimed building materials have been featured on our virtual pages numerous times in recent years, but never before have we had occasion to write about something so seemin ...
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Tags: BRAZIL, New York, Related Eco

Mobile app adds an element of gaming to home energy metering

Posted by Springwise in January 27th 2012

There are few aspects of life that can’t be enlivened by a little friendly competition, and home energy metering is no exception. Enter German GreenPocket’s namesake ...
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