How to Bring the Crowd to You

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAmN4g44poE?rel=0&w=640&h=360] The Crowdfunding Beat presents a panel of successful crowdfunders during this conference to discuss how to reach your campaign goals and make it...

When Were Hula Hoops Invented

There have always been a number of hoop toys that kids and adults have used around the world. The Hula Hoop, which would be...

When Were Cochlear Implants Invented

Although hearing aids have been around for some time, Cochlear implants are a rather new invention that is just starting to see its real...

Best and Worst Industries to Start a Biz In

The 21st century has brought about a lot of new change in business. The effects of the Great Recession has weathered the current business...

When Was Saran Wrap Invented

When you need to wrap up food to put into the refrigerator to protect it and keep its freshness, do you use that clear,...

When Did Thomas Edison Invent the Phonograph

Thomas Edison is one of the most widely known inventors of his time and his name is synonymous with many great inventions that we...

Using Crowdfunding to Get Greenlit in the UK

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfP8bNexaZU?rel=0&w=640&h=360] Crowdfunding sites have brought about global expansion into countries such as the UK looking for funding of artist and musician projects. Large scale...

Who Invented Caramel Apples

The caramel apple is a natural off-shoot of the traditional candy apple that has been around for several centuries. The first candied apples in...

Jonas Salk Inventions and Accomplishments

Jonas Salk was born in 1914 in the State of New York and really had very little formal education. He had parents that were...

Six Famous Success from Failure Stories

Some of the most well known, successful entrepreneurs did not gain their success from the luck of the draw. In many cases it took...

Who Invented the Inkblot Test

The inkblot test was invented in 1921 by Hermann Rorschach. This test, which is what would be considered a projective psychological test, consists of...

Who Invented Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake is a dessert food that is often served at carnivals, fairs, feasts and other outdoor events. It is made by dropping batter...

The Future of Business & Entrepreneurship

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTAGT9OoTU] Jason Nazar from Docstoc gives an excellent presentation where he describes current practices and predicts future trends in business. One important point that...

Creating Your Crowdfunding Pitch

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZQ8r2pGeM?rel=0&w=640&h=360] When it comes to developing the perfect crowdfunding pitch, you need to first communicate to the viewer who you are and what you...

Who Invented Chili Cheese Fries

Chilli cheese fries are french fries that are covered with chilli and cheese. They are a fast food favorite and are simply delicious. Of...

When Was the Prosthetic Leg Invented

Before the prosthetic leg was invented the “peg leg” was used by amputees. The peg leg was a crutch like device that the stump...

When Was Frosted Flakes Invented

Kellogg's is a major manufacturer of breakfast foods. Frosted Flakes made the scene in 1951 as Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes. They are corn...

Sui Dynasty Inventions and Accomplishment

The Sui Dynasty was a very important period in engineering and political history of China. This was a very short lived period but it...

Did Ben Franklin Invent Electricity

Benjamin Franklin was an American philosopher, inventor, and politician. However, it is commonly confused that Franklin was an inventor of electricity as well. This...

Charles Kettering Inventions and Accomplishments

Charles Kettering was an American businessman whom was also an engineer that held over 180 patents for his inventions. His lists of inventions are...