Perfect Your Elevator Pitch With StartupNation!

  I’ve given elevator pitch advice in the past, but I thought you might enjoy some tips from a seasoned entrepreneur who eats elevator pitches for breakfast!   I would like to introduce you to Rich Sloan; he is the cofounder of StartupNation and a lifelong entrepreneur who has raised over $70 million ...

Throwboy Asks: Can Haz Awesum Pillow Plz?

  It's been a long time since I've had a prize giveaway, so I've teamed up with Roberto Hoyos to bring you the Throwboy icon pillow giveaway!   For those of you who don't know Mr. Hoyos, he's the Chief Nerd and Founder of Throwboy—an online company that sells OS X icon, chat, ...

Export Excel Data to Google Maps!

Wouldn't it be nice if you could export an Excel list of addresses to Google Earth and Google Maps? Thankfully, there are several ways to do this but the only question you need to ask yourself is, "How secure does my data need to be?" Although Google Maps gives you ...

Uncommon Uses for PowerPoint

Microsoft is king when it comes to over-engineering applications, and this everything but the kitchen sink philosophy has resulted in some interesting uses for PowerPoint. As you already know PowerPoint can be used to create Twitter backgrounds and bore unsuspecting coworkers into a coma, but did you know that it can ...

Cable Decluttering With a Twist

I hate cable clutter, but what does one do with stray cables that can't be hidden behind a desk or concealed in wire loom? Thankfully electricians, climbers, and roadies have been dealing with cable clutter for years, and they've utilized a nice technique that we can take advantage of! The Chain ...

The DIY Cheapskate Laptop Stand

Some uber creative folks have come up with ways to make $20 laptop stands out of IKEA BENJAMIN stools and wire mesh file organizers, but who has $20 to spare nowadays? Also, anyone with access to a pile of books, a shoebox, or a CD spindle is capable of ...

An Ergonomic Home Office On The Cheap

I'm not an occupational therapist, but I play one on this blog. Actually, my previous employer was fanatical about proper ergonomics so I can definitely pass the lessons on to you. Plus, now you'll have a reason to run out and share your new found learning with that ...

10 Green Business Ideas For Phoenix Entrepreneurs!

I know you're sick of all the 'green' buzzwords being shoved in your face by celebrities, politicians, and companies jumping on the green bandwagon, yet the fact remains that sustainability and 'going green' is about making money when it comes to entrepreneurship. In regards to Phoenix based entrepreneurs, the ...