Adam Gottlieb 
Continuing in our series of alternatives to EBay, here’s Ruby Lane, an online marketplace with an emphasis on antiques. It’s important to note, first of all, that EBay was not named after anyone’s mother. Conversely, Ruby Lane was named after the mom of co-founder Tom Johnson. The other half of the partner, Jim Wilcoxson, didn’t ... Read more...
In 2013’s State of the Union Address, President Obama said 3-D printing may “revolutionize the way we make almost everything.” To be sure, 2013 and the beginning of ’14 have been heady times for 3-D printing technology. Scientists wrought lifelike ears with the technology; using 3D printing, GE fabricated jets engine parts, doctors saved a ... Read more...
Unusual Results Demand Unusual Methods. There are many methods of motivating employees, many of them based on common sense, many straightforward. Normal methods for motivation might yield normal results. But if you seek extraordinary results, you may need unusual types of motivation. 1) Give them a part of the company - An ESOP or employee ... Read more...
5 Forward-flying companies. A sleek aircraft with a not-so-sleek name, drones are the future. Planes that fly themselves via software can be used in agriculture, delivery, data collection, and a number of fields that seems to be on the daily rise. Frugal Entrepreneur takes a look at 5 hot new drone startups making a difference ... Read more...
You press a button on your cell phone. A car comes to pick you up and drive you downtown, to the airport, wherever. You don’t talk to anyone. You can’t pay the driver with cash, not even as a tip. You can rate the driver online, and the driver will rate you for punctuality, back-seat ... Read more...