Best Alternatives to Angel Investments
I wish I had a lot of seed money. It's a common statement that comes from the modern entrepreneur and it's usually said with...
Pros and Cons of Privatization of Prisons
For several decades, prison populations have been on the rise in the United States and around the world. There are several countries that greatly...
Who Invented Webkinz
Webkinz are fun little stuffed animals that children can interact with when they have an online account. The stuffed animal are only available in...
Who Invented Bobby Pins
Bobby pins were invented during the flapper era that happened after World War I. The bobbed hair that was being worn needed to be...
Tips for Indiegogo First Timers
When you browse through Indiegogo campaigns, you can tell those who have had some experience in crowdfunding and those who are trying it out...
Hydroelectricity Pros and Cons
More than 1/5 of the world's energy is currently created through the use of hydroelectricity. This means that electrical currents are being generated by...
When Was Astroturf Invented
Artificial turf has made it possible to have sporting events in the locations where sod would normally not be able to grow. It is...
4 Most Persuasive Words in Marketing
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Using the right words are key to communicating your message to viewers and persuading them to take action where you desire. These words...
Who Invented Worcestershire Sauce
The foundation of having a fermented fish sauce in cuisine goes back to the Greco-Roman period and was a featured staple of the Roman...
Crowdfunding Money Raising Essentials
Billions of dollars of revenue has been generated through crowdfunding thanks to the efforts of the modern entrepreneur. Some innovators are extremely successful with...
Genetically Engineered Crops Pros and Cons
One of the biggest debates in today's society is in regards to the safety of genetically engineered crops. These GMO foods are included in...
Who Invented Tidal Energy
We all use water to create energy and electricity in some way. The oldest form of water energy comes from the tides and the...
Amy Jo Johnson’s Crowdfunding Secret Sauce
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An interview with Amy Jo Johnson from The Space Between discusses her secrets to the successful crowdfunding campaign seen on Indiegogo. As a...
Who Invented the Weed Eater
When you've got a lot of trimming work to do, you could go outside with a set of old-fashioned grass clippers. That process is...
How to Raise Six Figures on Your Next Crowdfunding Campaign
Most crowdfunding advice going to tell you to limit the amount of fundraising that you plan to do on any given campaign. This is...
Gene Patents Pros and Cons
At the core of who we are is our genetic makeup. As we are learning more about our genome, we are finding out that...
Who Invented the Foley Catheter
Many inventions carry the name of the inventor with them and that is the case with the Foley Catheter. Invented by Frederic Foley, this...
The 3 Ingredients to a Successful Business Launch
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A discussion on the three primary ingredients to planning a successful startup. The successful software entrepreneur, Trevor Owens, talks about how to find...
A Simple Guide to Launching a Kickstarter Project
If you've never spent time exploring Kickstarter, do so today. There are some amazing ideas and projects that can be found there right now....
Transgenic Animals Pros and Cons
What is a transgenic animal? There are a wide variety of definitions that are used for animals that have been deliberately modified at the...