The Smart Business Category

Have Blogs Made it to the Big Show with Print Publications?

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

When blogging first started it was considered the poor man's media outlet. Basically, it was people just spilling their ideas and opinions on the internet for all surfers to see. However, these days blogs are getting alot of notoriety, and many people are reading blogs rather than reading printed media ... Continue reading

Green Home Makeover Making Life Green for Consumers and Themselves

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

It's probably safe to say that most consumers would like to make their lives more "green," but that the devil lies in the details. Much like the UK's Green Homes Concierge, which we wrote about last year, New York-based Green Irene aims to help consumers reduce their homes' carbon footprint. Green ... Continue reading

New Business Providing Video Golf Lessons for Free

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

There are social networks for virtually every profession, hobby and interest, and golf is no exception. Myriad sites already exist to help golfers connect, but a new one that just launched adds professional video analysis and online instruction to serve up free, personalized golfing advice. Links Lessons, based in Altamonte Springs, ... Continue reading

Rentobile Providing New Cell Phones for Rent On a Monthly Basis

Friday, January 30th, 2009

We should of known with the success of Netflix the passed few years new startup rental businesses would be popping up everywhere. We have seen the rental boom hit all retail items from DVD's to purses. Now a new company has come out with renting cell phones to consumers on ... Continue reading

Australia Offers Best Blogging Job Ever

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

The AFP reports on Australia’s attempt to pull in tourists by offering “the best job in the world”: An Australian state has launched a global search for candidates for “the best job in the world” — earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months. The job ... Continue reading