The Business Of Butting: Disabled Escorts For Short Amusement Park Lines

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:28:37 -0700

"The Happiest Place on Earth" is what the Disney franchise has been called for multiple decades. Unfortunately, the long wait times can drasticaly reduce the enjoyment that visitors take from the day. Those waiting for hours can often be heard making statements like "are we there yet?", "why isn't this line moving?", "I'm hungry or have to pee" and "my feet hurt." Some travel agencies are getting fancy and are taking measures to skirt the system so that their clients do not have to wait in such long lineups.

DrinkSavy: Innovative Product Line Focused On The Prevention Of Date Rape

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:52 -0700

Date rape is a serious issue, and it affects people of all ages and both genders. For the past couple of decades, women have been warned about the risks of leaving their drinks unattended at parties and bars. The result of not closely guarding a drink could be an unpleasant drug trip, and undesired sexual relations. While women can of course try and keep an eye on their beverages, those that really want to find a way to slip a date rape drug into a drink have developed sneaky ways of accomplishing their mission. It is for this reason that DrinkSavy has chosen to focus on creating products that help men and women alike detect date rape drugs in their drinks.

Retail Teller Machine: Concept Hopes To Make Cash A Thing Of The Past

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:49:57 -0700

We'd all like to pretend that money doesn't make the world go 'round, but this is a business blog, and the reality is that each and every one of these unique business concepts require capital for development and operations. With that said, would you believe me if I said that a new business is hoping to reinvent the wheel and release society's dependency on cash? In fact, it is a concept that involves from a booming business that is all about money. With a little luck, the Retail Teller Machine (RTM) just might replace ATMs in the future.

Revive Clinic: In The Business Of Hangovers

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:17:43 -0700

In a world where many members of society consume alcohol like it's their job - one business has started offering a service that makes them accomplish it even more efficiently. Revive is a hangover-helper clinic located in Chicago. It uses techniques to get beverage lovers over the inconvenient symptoms that remind them of all the fun and debauchery from the night before that they would have otherwise forgotten about.

5 Coolest Vending Machines: The Latest And The Greatest Spotted This Summer

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:23:47 -0700

Vending machines are the ultimate businesses of convenience. There's nothing that's better than having just about anything you need available at the touch of a button, without the need to deal with annoying salespeople working on commission, or worrying about hours of operation. So once again I bring you some of the coolest vending machines spotted around the world!

Knickermail: UK Business Offers Sexy Gift Option For The Girl Who's Over Flowers

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:52:47 -0800

We've seen businesses that like to stick panties in the mail in the past, but there's a UK company that's just popped up that's taking a bit of a different approach to the business of knickers!

Sipatiniz: Stay Classy With The Spill-Proof Martini Glass

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Martinis have become the drink of choice for those looking for a classy cocktail. On Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw and her core group of classy friends never seem to spill a drop of their infamous cosmopolitan martinis. In real life, the rest of us should only be so lucky; martini glasses just seem to be designed for spill. Perhaps it's a conspiracy by the liquor companies to have martini lovers dispense more money for their favorite classy mixed drinks, or just a greater emphasis upon the look of the martini glasses over function, but spills are an unfortunate reality of martini drinking. Enter the Sipatiniz, the spill-resistant martini glass.

Zillow.com Brings A New Trend To Real Estate With User Interactive Website

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:22:56 -0800

Zillow.com is an interactive Real Estate Industry resource that helps people get the most out of their home investment once they're ready to sell. Prospective sellers can post their homes with a Make Me Move price, which with no obligation to put their house on the market, allows them to assess if they can get the price that would make selling worthwhile.

Sentimental Connections: Honoring Loss With Keepsake Ashes

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:28:45 -0700

When a loved one passes away, it's important to have something to remember them by. While many people, after cremation, keep their loved ones ashes on display in an urn a new trend is emerging with businesses like Sentimental Connections creating new ways to memorialize the important people we have lost.

Jelly Vision: A Business Built From The Mould Of Wiggly, Jiggly Fun!

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:04:30 -0700

Who doesn't love Jello? It's jiggly, it's delicious, and it's pretty much free of fat and calories - it doesn't get much better than that. So why then is it that that good ol' J-E-L-L-O just doesn't get the recognition it deserves? Perhaps because there's yet to be a business that specializes in providing it exclusively...until now.

Top 5 Coolest Vending Machines of 2009

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Vending machines are all about offering convenient services for consumers, and in a world where we have trouble slowing down; vending machines are capturing every niche market. I've written about a wide variety of vending machines in the past, but read on, because these ones are newer vending machine prototypes which are set to be amongst the coolest of 2009.

The Business Of Halloween Horror: 5 Historical Haunts To Horrify You This Halloween

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:07:35 -0700

Halloween is a huge business, but sometimes the classic historical haunts get overlooked. The businesses based on haunting history, do however offer some of the most horrifying experiences available in the United States, and here are some of the top 5 historical haunts that you should let horrify you this Halloween!

Placebo Chocolate Medication: Business Believes Chocolate Is The Solution To All

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:41:19 -0800

Placebos can be just about as effective as real medications, according to studies so there's one wise individual has now put together a unique product line based on this idea. It just happens to be made of an ingredient that's believed to save the world anyway.

Grannies Inc: Design Your Own Knit And Choose Your Granny To Make It!

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:35:14 -0800

The latest craze in online shopping seems to involve hiring a granny to create you a homemade craft, but now there's a new business that's hit the market and it actually offers you a little more hands-on control over what your granny is producing.

Reference Tree: Buy College Textbooks Electronically By The Chapter

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:35:32 -0800

One of the worst things about going to college - not that there's a lot of bad in the whole experience - is the cost of textbooks. You know and I know that in college you dish out hundreds or thousands each year for books that you may only need a couple of chapters from, and that will no longer be required the next year. There are a number of businesses that have surfaced in the last couple of years that have been focused on capturing this market, but one has particularly taken advantage.

Kids Become Jewelry Designers By Goldsmith Mia van Beek

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:09:52 -0700

This has to be one of the coolest things I've seen in a while, and every parent needs to get their hands on one of these neat accessories. Throughout history, children have loved bringing home their crafts for their parents, including jewelry. The only problem with the childhood creations is that they tend not to withstand the tests of time - so there's a goldsmith offering a solution!

Little House On The Trailer: Prefab Houses That Move When You Do

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

I know what you're thinking - prefabricated houses aren't new. At some point, we've all known someone who's lived in a mobile home, trailer, or another sort of prefab home. But this new company has a fun name and a fun concept that's definitely worth talking about!

Tumbleweed Tiny Houses: The Smallest House Builder On The Planet

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Recently we saw little buildings that could be transported by trailer to be used as offices, storage locations and other shelters, but these were lacking in some obvious amenities. Another builder of teeny tiny houses uses a similar building plan, buts creates houses that are a bit more liveable.

What is Your Business Worth? Find Out With Biz Equity

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:03:08 -0800

Have a big business idea in mind and want to know if it will be profitable? Or have an already established company, but aren't sure about its value? Biz Equity Corp. allows entrepreneurs and business owners to accurately estimate how much their business is worth by completing a brief questionnaire.

GPS and Mapping Industry Introduces Interactive, Niche Directories

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:45:39 -0800

In a world of GPS, it's no surprise that online mapping tools are growing in popularity to cater to those of us who have yet to invest in the trendy devices. Step aside MapQuest and Google Maps and make room for interactive, niche mapping directories that cater to your every whim and help you get there.

Niche Business Goes To The Dogs: Swimming Pools For Your Pets

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:36:15 -0700

Sitting outside in the backyard getting some sun, I couldn't help think about my poor dogs roasting away. After turning on the sprinkler and putting them into a fit of terror, I couldn't help but wonder if there's a company out there that specializes in making swimming pools specifically for dogs. Read on and find out!

Go Girl: Company Helps Desperate Women Pee Like A Man!

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:37:17 -0700

We've seen female urination devices before, that allow women to pee like a man. Well, now there's another new business that offers a similar product, but it's their marketing that really helps them stand apart.

Innovative Fashion Design: Convertible High Heels

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Women like heels, but there's a common problem that accessory loves face - their heels just don't like them by the end of the day. Changing shoes for the walk home after a day at the office or a night at the club means remembering and managing to tote a more practical pair around which just isn't always reasonable. Now, an Australian design student has a more functional alternative.

The Dad’s Cab: Fun Gag Gift Inspires New Business Idea

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:30:08 -0800

The Dad's Cab is a neat gadget that breeds an interesting business idea. How about charging children for the services we provide as parents, including carting them around to their many activities and engagements?

25 Degrees Celsius: The Cookbook Store Where You Can Try Before You Buy!

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:25:20 -0800

How many times have you found yourself standing in a big-box bookstore mulling over the selection of cookbooks, drooling over the recipes but wondering just how realistic they are to carry out in your own kitchen? If you're like many men and women with culinary interest, you've probably got a cookbook collection and only use a select number of them from which you have a few specific recipes. A new business helps you shop in such a way that you make practical cookbook purchases.

25 Degrees Celsius: The Cookbook Store Where You Can Try Before You Buy!

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:25:28 -0800

Fruit4Thought: Fruit Delivery Service For Toronto Office Workers

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:19:50 -0700

The need for convenient healthy snacks, often delivered to homes or offices, has bred a large number of businesses because let's face it, people like things better when they're easy! Well, there's a new one on its radar, and this one hits close to home for me, coming to your from Toronto, Canada.

Strip Of Meat: New Zealand’s Naked Catering Company

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:13:21 -0800

Strip of Meat might sound like a Steakhouse, but it's an entirely different type of company based in New Zealand. While food is one thing that's on the menu, the main part of their business concept is based on something else that's drool-worthy!

Playboy Wine Subscription Service: Bottle Delivery With Pornographic Chaser

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:36:19 -0800

Voyeurism as we know it has been transformed. Simple Playboy subscriptions are a thing of the past for men who like to read the articles. Now, a new business offers a service that makes the magazine delivery just a little bit more interesting.

2LoveMyLips: Cosmetics Company That Ensures Women Avoid Date Rape

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

For a night out, women dress themselves up, make themselves up, and sometimes talk themselves up when they meet a gentleman that they fancy. But these elements don't give men the green light to take whatever they want from the experience, and there's one cosmetics company that wants to ensure that just because women look beautiful, doesn't mean that they compromise their safety.