JANUARY 19, 2009 – The News That Matters To (Toilet Paper) Entrepreneurs
The Booming Industry For 2009? Hope.
The News: Forbes reports the most resilient industry in 2008 and for 2009 was and will be the self-help niche. People are buying hope, when there seems to be none. Full report.
Why It Matters: Tweak your business model to have a “self-help” spin, and you may end up helping yourself.
A Different Way To Sell Homes, By Bike.
The News: CNN Money reports how a local Boulder, CO real estate agent has increased home sale revenues by almost 15% in 2008, by utilizing bikes for prospective buyers to tour neighborhoods. Full report.
Why It Matters: Simple, cheap innovation results in game changing exposure.
Yahoo & Microsoft In Talks… Could Lead To A Web Search Deal, This Time
The News: The New York Times reports that high-level talks are occurring between Microsoft and Yahoo. Full report.
Why It Matters: When mergers happen, often disgruntled customers are not far behind. May be an opportunity to spring on certain web services.
Sources For Start-Ups
The News: The Wall Street Journal reports on a mix of available free resources for start ups. Full report.
Why It Matters: You can go it alone, with someone helping. Is that an oxymoron?
Compiled by Mike Michalowicz, Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
