Business Idea of the Day

If you’re having computer problems, who do you call? If your computer is outdated then tech support for your machine might be out of the question. However, to take your computer in to a repairman can cost $50 or more just for a consultation and if you want them to come to your home that fee only gets higher. One entrepreneur has found an alternative to the traditional tech support that allows you to pay for only the time spent helping you, whether it is 5 minutes or an hour. Computer Specialist Online was started by Ramanath as an alternative to fixed rate services that overcharged customers the only needed simple solutions

According to the Chicago ABC7 News website, 89-year-old Al Roth was inspired to invent the Clumsee after finding it increasingly difficult to hold onto his digital camera. The Clumsee is a handle extension for small digital cameras. The device screws into bottom of any point-and-shoot digital camera, allowing the camera user an easier grip than the small camera itself.

Turn Your Faucet Into A Water Fountain. Tapi Tap Squeeze Drink Fountain ($5 USD) is a simple device that turns almost any household faucet into a water fountain with just a squeeze. However, when you want a drink, just give it a squeeze and a stream will shoot upwards, allowing you to reach the water without sticking your head in the sink

After taking an art class through an adult education program in Watertown last year Sandy Stark was inspired to embark upon a business reports the Watertown Blog . As a woman who already loved jewelry, Sandy was inspired by the opportunity to make her own. She uses a wide variety of materials so she can successfully capture various textures, styles and colors in each of her pieces

If your high school had offered a class on entrepreneurship, would you have taken it? That is a question that’s being considered by a school board in the Philippines. The Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas hopes to convince everyone that leaving school and heading straight into a job isn’t the only option for high school grads so it shouldn’t be the only thing they’re taught reports the Manilla Bulletin

It only takes one moment to realize that a gathering Santa Clara University isn’t the traditional Silicon Valley get-together reports Mike Cassidy for the Mercury News . Rajnish Jain has ducked out of a session on developing markets and forecasting revenues to tell me about his latest venture.

According to a story in the Associated Press , many small business owners are about to become students. Some are brand-new entrepreneurs who want to learn the basics, such as how to use accounting software. Others are veterans who want to learn new skills so they can expand their business

According to The Peoria Times , it all started when twin brothers Joshua and Zachary Neyens were just 6 years old and playing in their garage with some stretchy fabric. Zach said, ‘Daddy, why don’t we buy some more fabric,’” Jay Neyens said.

According to The Peoria Times , it all started when twin brothers Joshua and Zachary Neyens were just 6 years old and playing in their garage with some stretchy fabric. Zach said, ‘Daddy, why don’t we buy some more fabric,’” Jay Neyens said. “I replied, ‘I think we are done buying fabric, we have a ton of it.’” That’s when Josh piped up and said, “We could use it to cover the dune buggy,” and Zach chimed in, “Yeah, that would be cool.” Neyens, co-owner of a Peoria landscaping business, has never been one to let an opportunity pass him by.

It’s not every day that an entrepreneur that spends his time bring electricity to remote parts of Africa can spend a year with two Silicon Valley financiers and a retired tech exec. Yet for the 8th year in a row, over 20 social entrepreneurs like that one have been invited to Santa Clara University’s Global Social Benefit Incubator .