Archive for March, 2008

It’s Fun to Know: About Microbots
by ETR (03/20/2008)

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Technology are designing six-legged robots tiny enough to travel through blood vessels.

If You Really Must Have a Design, (Im)Prove It
by David Cross (03/20/2008)

You may feel very strongly that your website should look a certain way. But the fact is, it doesn't matter what you think. It doesn't matter what your designer thinks, either. And it doesn't matter what your webmaster thinks. What matters is what your customers think.

7 Steps to More Profitable Marketing Decisions
by Early To Rise (03/20/2008)

A Fundamental Fact of Entrepreneurial Growth
by Michael Masterson (03/20/2008)

Getting your business started is a matter of breaking into an existing market by selling some new product effectively. Once you have figured out how to do that, what you do is keep on keeping on, making adjustments as you go, until the market gets tired of your product.

7 Steps to More Profitable Marketing Decisions
by Gary Hennerberg (03/20/2008)

No matter which medium you choose to market your product, the vendors you deal with are going to try to talk you into spending money on various gimmicks - all under the guise of generating a higher response from prospective customers.

Coffee Ain’t So Bad After All!
by Dr. Jonny Bowden (03/20/2008)

People who already drink a lot of coffee don't have to feel 'guilty' as long as coffee does not affect their daily life.

Word to the Wise: Pleonasm
by ETR (03/20/2008)

"Pleonasm" (PLEE-uh-naz-um) - from the Greek for "greater" - is the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

It’s Good to Know: Fishing Quotas
by ETR (03/19/2008)

Efforts to boost fish populations by allowing fisherman to catch only larger fish could be doing more harm than good, according to a recent study.

The Hero Within You
by Robert Ringer (03/19/2008)

To the extent you work at spreading the gospel of liberty to others - explaining to as many people as possible why liberty must be given a higher priority than all other objectives - you are a hero.

Dear ETR: “I need to find a superstar marketer.”
by Michael Masterson (03/19/2008)

Finding a person to head up your marketing is tough in any industry. The good ones are usually working for your competitors. But although it's a tough job, it's the most important hiring job you have.

The Dangers of Sitting Too Long
by Yarixa Ferrao (03/19/2008)

You might be surprised to learn that sitting - at your desk, in your car, and on your couch - could be causing major muscle imbalances. It can...

The Hero Within You
by Early To Rise (03/19/2008)

Word to the Wise: Concupiscence
by ETR (03/19/2008)

"Concupiscence" (kon-KYOO-puh-sunts) - from the Latin for "to desire eagerly" - is lust. The name of the Roman god of love - Cupid - is derived from the same root.

Get in on the Agriculture Bull Market
by Rick Pendergraft (03/19/2008)

Agriculture is booming and shows no sign of slowing down. So anything agriculture-related should do well in your portfolio for the foreseeable future.

Name Calling That Persuades
by Larry Fredericks (03/18/2008)

The next time you need to get someone on your side, try this unusual persuasion technique: Call him names.

Word to the Wise: Turbid
by ETR (03/18/2008)

Something that's "turbid" (TUR-bid) is (1) muddy, or (2) disturbed. The word is from the Latin for confused/ disordered.

Don’t Overlook Organic Search Efforts in Your Online Marketing Mix
by Wendy Montes de Oca (03/18/2008)

Many Internet entrepreneurs think they're doing everything they can to get the word out about their businesses. But they're ignoring a major source of potential traffic... which means they are losing hordes of potential new customers. Big mistake.

Creating Cash Flow Without Ownership
by Early To Rise (03/18/2008)

Creating Cash Flow Without Ownership
by Justin Ford (03/18/2008)

Using a master lease option to create cashflow is a great alternative to investing in real estate in a declining market.

It’s Fun to Know: The Rat-Whisker Navigation System
by ETR (03/18/2008)

MIT researchers have discovered that a rat's whiskers are the key to rat's navigation system.

How to Get Prescription Drugs Out of Your Tap Water
by Shane Ellison (03/18/2008)

One of the consequences of being "one nation under drugs" is that we're exposed to toxic, prescription drug metabolites via our tap water.

The Best-Laid Plans
by Rick Pendergraft (03/17/2008)

As an investor, you've done your research. You've laid out your plans. But then some outside force comes in and changes everything. What do you do?

A Quick-Start Guide for the Internet Entrepreneur
by Early To Rise (03/17/2008)

It’s Fun to Know: The Link Between Hair and Tap Water
by ETR (03/15/2008)

University of Utah scientists have discovered that the chemical makeup of your hair can reveal where you've spent the last several months.

The Power of Price
by Paul Lawrence (03/15/2008)

When it comes to consumer merchandising, a small business can't compete with giants but a new service business can usually offer a better price.

The Power of Price
by Early To Rise (03/15/2008)

Word to the Wise: Magniloquent
by ETR (03/14/2008)

"Magniloquent" (mag-NIL-uh-kwent) refers to lofty or grandiose speech or expression. The word is from the Latin for "great" + "to speak."

It’s Good to Know: Depositing Checks From Home
by ETR (03/14/2008)

The ATM freed bank customers from having to wait in long lines to deposit checks. And soon, this simple transaction could be taken care of from the comfort of your home. Several banks are considering adopting technology that would allow customers to scan checks with their home computers, and then submit them to the bank over the Internet.

One Damn Good Reason to Avoid Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
by Shane Ellison (03/14/2008)

Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) amass billions of dollars each year pretending to be a safe and effective way to protect against heart disease. Yet science shows that these drugs represent a clear and present danger to your health.

A Quick-Start Guide for the Internet Entrepreneur
by Michael Masterson (03/14/2008)

Everybody knows what a great opportunity the Internet offers. It is the only medium where someone without a lot of money can start a multimillion-dollar company. There are lots of good programs available that teach the ins and outs of Internet marketing. But choosing the right product or service to market... there's the rub!
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