Even with the economy relaxing somewhat, bank loans are still a little
tight and VC money is not always available for small businesses. So SME
entrepreneurs today are seeking more creative ways to obtain capital to
finance their business. One such new method to secure funds is from the
appropriately named platform, Kabbage.
For those addicted to the HBO’s hit series, Homeland,
the writers have inserted drones into their plot lines almost as if
they were dark villainous anti-heroes. Last season, lead
character Sargeant Brody sought revenge for a drone attack gone sideways
killing innocent Iraqi children. This season the unmanned aerial
vehicle is now used as "eyes on the ground" allowing Brody to seek
covert asylum in Afghanistan…
Ah, cats! They think they rule the world, and they do own whatever
world, or household, they live in. That’s why gifts for cat lovers are
so à propos – they reinforce the unabashed truth that those persons are
dominated by their cats, and cat lovers think that this truth is funny… or
cute… or karma. Anyway, here are 8 of my favorite cat lover
gifts for this holiday season….
The Holidays are here again and so are this year’s gift choices for the
dog loving humans in your life. Here are eight of my picks that are
sure to be useful as well as fun for those very special people….
Conceived by Dutch entrepreneur Paul Herman and created by champagne bottler M.Hostomme, Hello Kitty Cuvée Spéciale is an officially licensed, nose-ticklingly bubbly, demi-sec rosé Champagne consisting of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay wines.
There’s no more timely holiday gift for a dog this year than a Duck Dynasty t-shirt or jacket and a toy. Quaker Pet Group, one of my favorite dog toy makers, licensed the A&E Duck Dynasty
name and has gone absolutely quacky creating some really great
high-quality shirts, jackets, duck toys, and even realistic Duck Dynasty
hats and beards for your special dog – Family Certified. Redneck Approved!
The marijuana business is one that has been on the rise in states that
have decriminalized the drug for some time. But up until now they’ve
only been able to cater to an elite clientele – those with licenses to
purchase medical marijuana. In Colorado where the drug has been
legalized, that’s all about to change.
A New Zealand break-out singer from New Zealand is out front again this
holiday season. Back in August when she released her successfully
popular top forty pop hit, "Royals," she confused the public with a
somewhat contradictory world debut. While on the one hand, she hid
behind the pseudonym ‘Lorde‘ to protect her anonymity, on the other. . .
Mom & Pop shops, sometimes derogatorily referred to as the dinosaurs of the retail
industry have of recent date been able to exert some clout during the
holiday buying season, at least for one day out of the year. Founded by
American Express, since 2010, the "Shop Small" movement (aka Small Business Saturday®) …
As a major advocate for purchasing and consuming local foods, and a
produce-loving vegetarian, farmer’s markets are among my favorite things
in the world. The only problem is that farmer’s markets aren’t
everywhere when you need them. While there’s still a way to go before
everyone has unlimited, easy access to locally grown produce, businesses
like The Fresh Moves bus in Chicago aim to change that.
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