Innovation
Issues, information and inspiration related to innovation and creativity within a small business.
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Tinkering on Projects With His Sons Inspires This Quirky Super Inventor
Where does one of the most prolific inventors on Quirky come from? His best ideas are inspired by his you sons, says the tireless innovator.
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Retail Space Sharing Businesses Can Go Together Like Coffee and Pastry
Retail space sharing allows multiple companies to each have an independent business, with half the rent.
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FAA Guidelines for Commercial Use of Drones Receive (Wary) Welcome
While some small businesses are welcoming the release of preliminary FAA guidelines on commercial use of drones (unmanned aviation systems, UAS), others are calling the guidelines too restrictive.
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Creative Business Uses of Surplus Shipping Containers
As they are made to withstand gale-force winds and saltwater, it’s no surprise that creative architects and DIYers are coming up with all sorts of cool uses surplus shipping containers, including these business-related ones.
Why Google’s Chromebox for Meetings is a Great Model for Selling Tech to Small Businesses
While the technology media is reporting that Chromebox for Meetings seems to be pricey for a Chromebox computer and peripherals, small business customers won’t even think of it as a computer, but will view it as an alternative to systems costing many-times over the price of the $1,000 bundle.
How an Illinois Corn Processor Succeeded by Zigging While Others Zagged
The story of Clarkson Grain provides a perfect example of how listening to customers can help you hear their challenges, and inspire you to find niche solutions that could grow into big opportunities.