Business Idea of the Day

Walyou: We have become dependent on USB flash drives, for these compact devices are both extremely practical and convenient. While these offer many advantages, they also hold very important personal and professional data and therefore we would not want to lose this information. Ironkey knows how important it is to keep your data safe and raised the bar on data security and protection. The Ironkey USB Flash Drive holds your important documents, pictures, and online passwords secure by its own Cryptochip, which provides military grade AES encryption for safeguarding.

FreeAllMusic.com , which began a test version for invited users on Dec. 22 and plans to open to the public in January, will allow users to download songs, which may be copied and shared — unencumbered, in other words, by digital rights management restrictions, reports The New York Times. In return, instead of paying 99 cents a song as on iTunes, users must first watch a 15- to 30-second advertisement.

CNet has put together a list of web businesses that went out-of-business in the last year. 1. Yahoo Briefcase 2. Jubii 3. Barnes & Noble: Quamut 4.

According to the SmallBizTechnology blog there are hundreds of “specialist” programs, setup by vendors that, to help you get the most out of technology products and services. Cisco certified network consultants, Symantec security specialists are gurus in security and I could go on. Email marketing is such an important part of marketing to customers and Campaigner, Constant Contact, Vertical Response, Mail Chimp and other providers all have specialists to help you get the most out of their services. Maybe you can’t find a “certified” specialists for the product you have. I’m sure having a look at Elance you’ll find the specialist you need

It’s hard to believe iPods, Facebook and consumer GPS devices didn’t exist in the 1990s. So many of the gadgets and web sites we use every day were introduced during what has arguably been the most innovative decade to date. The Washington Post put together a list of the best innovations of the last 10 years. 1. Mozilla Firefox 2

The rise of the homepreneur is a long-term trend that will continue to accelerate over the next decade. Fueled by technology and enabled by low costs, businesses of all kinds are finding there is no place like home. With a troubled but recovering economy as the back drop, SmallBizTrends.com put together a list of the Top 10 Homepreneur Trends for 2010

The rise of the homepreneur is a long-term trend that will continue to accelerate over the next decade. Fueled by technology and enabled by low costs, businesses of all kinds are finding there is no place like home.

Rockford Independent : Ten years ago Erika Morgan took her college savings money and began a clothing business in Rockford. She was just 21. That business, Paper Doll, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Rockford Independent : Ten years ago Erika Morgan took her college savings money and began a clothing business in Rockford. She was just 21. That business, Paper Doll, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. “I always really liked shopping in mom-and-pop shops as a kid,” Morgan said. “I just loved small antique shops, mom-and-pop restaurants and the personal feel of boutiques

When you look at photos that represent special moments in your life, what do you remember? Whether it is the sound of a babies heartbeat during an ultrasound or the yell of “Surprise” on your 50th birthday, a new business is giving you the opportunity to hear memories just as you see them. Jennifer Furr wanted to capture a moment for her scrapbook but, at that time, there just wasn’t a product on the market that was suitable for what she wanted. Through that need Jenn found the drive she needed to create PictureThatSound . She left a full time job to start her business and now she is asking everyone, “What do your pictures say?” Tell us a little about PictureThatSound.