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Tribewanted creator Mark Bowness new project

Posted on: Thursday, April 24th, 2008 in: Entrepreneur

 
Mark Bowness made a name for himself when his tribewanted online community project attracted the attention of the world’s media.
The BBC produced a five-part documentary about the setting up of an online global network which directs an eco-community on a Fijian island, Paradise or Bust, and the public response to it gave Bowness the idea […]

‘Youngest inventor’ patents broom

Posted on: Thursday, April 24th, 2008 in: Young Entrepreneur

A boy of five is thought to be the UK’s youngest person to patent an invention after coming up with a labour-saving broom to help his father sweep leaves.
Sam Houghton, of Buxton, Derbyshire, was just three when he came up with a double-headed broom to collect large debris and fine dust simultaneously.
After passing the rigorous patenting […]

10 Reasons you aren’t rich!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 in: Advice

 
The reason why you aren’t a millionaire (or on your way to becoming one) is really quite simple. You probably assume it’s because you aren’t earning enough money, but the truth is that for most people, whether or not you become a millionaire has very little to do with the amount of money you make. […]

‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ Patti Stanger’s Six-Figure Book Deal

Posted on: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 in: News

 
Finally, there will be an authoritative guidebook for women who want to learn how to land a wealthy husband from a scary-faced lady they’ve seen on a Bravo TV show! Patti Stanger, whose “Millionaire’s Club” matchmaking agency renders every Gender Studies major’s senior thesis about how ‘dating’ is a form of socially-sanctioned prostitution redundant, will […]

The Selling Show 2008

Posted on: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 in: Summit/Conference

 
This is a must for every entrepreneur when sales and deal-making should be the high of your business day!
Expert speakers include:
Steve Brewer, author of “100% High Octane Selling”, has an almost magical ability to transform ordinary salespeople into sales superstars operating at the very top of their field.
Mike Southon is one of the […]

Adam Khoo - ‘I am gifted, so are you!’

Posted on: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 in: Young Entrepreneur

 
Adam Khoo is an entrepreneur, a best-selling author and a peak performance trainer. A self-made millionaire by the age of 26, he owns and runs several businesses in education, training, event management and advertising, all with a combined annual turnover of $20 million. He is the Executive Chairman and Chief Master Trainer of Adam Khoo […]

Gary Dutton’s no Secret Millionaire

Posted on: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 in: Entrepreneur

 
Behind the scenes at The Entrepreneurs’ Summit, manufacturing tycoon Gary Dutton reveals why he turned down a stint on the silver screen.
“Those people from Channel Four got on the blower to me and asked me to appear in Secret Millionaire,” he says, raising an eyebrow.
“They’re having a laugh.”
Perplexed, we asked him why he refused an […]

Spell It Out - LOL

Posted on: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 in: Entrepreneur

 
How did Brian Fried, a marketing director for a mortgage bank, get into selling apparel and accessories? The entrepreneur says he simply turned his hobby of inventing into “a real side business.” Fried, 34, is the creator and licensor of IM:It apparel, accessories and school supplies–brightly colored gear featuring acronyms such as “LOL” and “GTG,” and various […]

The most weird things ever sold on eBay

Posted on: Monday, April 21st, 2008 in: The Internet

These crazy ten things that were either put up for sale or sold will blow you away and will leave you wide eyed and astonished. The following ten objects are in no specific order and are all considered to be pretty weird.

A Serial Killer’s Fingernails

One of the weirdest things ever sold was a serial killer’s […]

Limerick teen millionaire urges others to ‘go for it’

Posted on: Monday, April 21st, 2008 in: Young Entrepreneur

 
MILLIONAIRE Patrick Collison, 19, won’t be spending his new found wealth on flash cars, and intends to keep his feet on the ground despite a desire to learn how to fly.
Mr Collison, a former Young Scientist of the Year, will now put his college education on hold as he is taking up the position as […]