BizEquity Corp. has launched the beta version of BizEquity.com, a free online service that allows small businesses—those with less than $10 million in revenue—to discover and better understand their estimated value and that of their competitors. BizEquity.com was unveiled at DEMOfall 08, a premier launch venue for new products, technologies, and companies. In an effort to better equip small business […]
Easy Biz Valuations
Mars Chocs on Facebook
TrendWatching.com: UK-based Light Agency has introduced a Mars-branded widget that makes it possible to send real candy. The widget allows UK users of Facebook to choose from a range of Mars confectionery gifts from its Celebrate Sweet Shop online. To send one, they simply select a friend, add a message and pay for the gift via tokens or their PayPal […]
Exercise-Powered Gym
TrendCentral: If you’re taking a trip to Portland, OR anytime soon, be sure to check out the The Green Microgym\, an exercise facility where the energy emitted by users contributes to powering the building, with a total of 40% of its own electricity coming from solar panels and exercise machines like stationary bikes. Shrink your waistline and your carbon footprint […]
Virtual Objects in Real Life
TrendWatching: Fabjectory turns virtual world characters/avatars into detailed, full-color, real-life statuettes. The figures are built on a Z-Corp rapid prototyping machine. 1/400th of an inch at a time, the machine lays down a plaster powder that it covers with a type of colored glue. Fabjectory currently is available for Second Life, Nintendo Mii and Google Sketchup and is looking for […]
Sneakskins
Spingwise: Hard on the heels—so to speak—of our story about sneaker customization at Keds Studio last week comes another spotting in the world of customized footwear: Sneakart, a site that lets users personalize sneakers from any brand via specially designed removable stickers. Still in beta, UK-based Sneakart offers users the opportunity to customize their sneakers via Sneakskin, a super-thin, flexible, […]
Morphosis Gamma Bath
CoolHunting: With eye-catching design and advanced sensorial elements, the Morphosis Gamma is at the pinnacle of relaxation technology. The Morphosis line, which includes Alpha and Sigma models, was designed by Pininfarina, best known for designing cars at Ferrari. The Gamma’s unique proportions allow it to fit in tight quarters, while providing the user with multiple seating orientations. It combines back […]
Meetings Made Easy
Zillman: TimeBridge has introduced the first Personal Scheduling Assistant designed to help busy people find a time to meet — fast. This innovative, new web application works across calendaring systems, companies and time zones. With TimeBridge’s one-step scheduling you select attendees, propose meeting times and send a meeting invitation. TimeBridge does the rest — collects everyone’s availability and selects the […]
ParkingSpots.com
Parkingspots.com connects those needing a parking spot with those renting parking spots. The service allows you to find parking close to downtown, the airport, your office, your home or wherever else you need it. Easy, affordable monthly rentals where you want, when you want. Non-commercial parking spot owners can create listings on ParkingSpots.com for free; the company’s revenues come from […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 73
The 3 Secrets Of Team Motivation Do you want a highly motivated team who don’t take time off work, don’t keep looking for other jobs and make a positive contribution to your business? If the answer is “yes,” then there are three steps you need to take with each member of your team. Step 1 – Spend some quality time. […]
Skeleton Fork
CoolBuzz: So are you a fan of the creepy crawlies? If yes, then I suggest you go and pick up one of the Skeleton forks. These shiny silver coloured salad accessories look real cute. It certainly is going to be quite a sight when you toss salad or take a chunk out of the Turkey with those slender bony fingers. […]