When we gaze up at a tree full of lush, green leaves we are actually looking at hundreds of tiny batteries. These tiny appendages save energy for the tree to use at a later time, a natural process scientists have harnessed to create literal leaf batteries as eco-friendly alternatives to the lithium powerhouses of today. Researchers at the University of […]
Eco Batteries Made From Leaves
4 Quirky Video Marketing Strategies To Try
Are your video marketing efforts keeping your company a step ahead of your competitors? If your videos feel a little stale, it might be time to shake things up by taking your quirk to the next level. Gather inspiration from the following examples of companies that stepped outside the box with their video marketing. Take It to the Limit You […]
Oristand Flexible Standing Desk
Oristand is there when you need it and folds flat when you don’t. Finally, a stand up desk that’s good for your back, your wallet & our planet. No screws. No assembly. No instructions needed. Ori’s simplicity is the result of a lengthy design process focused on getting you all of the functionality with none of the fuss.
Apartment With A Slide
An. Apartment. With. A. Slide. You read that correctly. Childhood fantasies can come true no matter how old you are! This Ukrainian apartment is split between two levels on the top floor of a 1917 building and the owners wanted a space that would “wow” their guests. Obviously, that meant Ki Design Studio had to design a slide that linked […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 220
Top stories in the latest BIZNESS! Newsletter:
– Pastoral Roof
– Water Saving Smart Shower
– The Ergon Desk
– Seed Sculpture
– Snap Send And Post With Shyp
– Zero1 Local Deformation Helmet
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A Traditional Marketing Method That Can Increase Profits
Business success comes down to offering a great product or service at great value, having friendly and helpful staff who can offer expert knowledge and advice about what you have to offer, making sure your business looks appealing and, of course, marketing in a targeted way to your direct market. Marketing strategies are often complex because there are many aspects […]
How Faster Internet Benefits Digital Startups
Image credit: Average Internet speeds per country, reddit In the recent years, digital startups have been disrupting traditional business models. This has been made possible by several digital companies tying in their services directly with otherwise offline or brick-and-mortar products. Take for example Uber, which has digitalized the taxi- and car-rental industry. Another example is Airbnb, which radically changed the […]
This Smartphone Case That Transforms Itself Into a Selfie Stick is Clever AF
Arguably, nothing is more annoying or embarrassing than walking around with a huge selfie stick as you roam the globe. Luckily, Stikbox takes care of all of your selfie needs and won’t take up any extra room in your travel bag. The multi-purpose smart phone case has a built-in, secret selfie stick that can easily be pulled out and slid […]
Water saving Smart Shower
At this month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, an overly “smart” showerhead called the Hydrao was shown. It basically detects how much water you’re wasting with those long showers. Using sensors and LED lights, when it glows green, it mean less than 10 liters of water has passed through its base. The color changes to purple when you surpass […]
Understanding Merchant Accounts as a Sole Trader
When customers enter your shop the majority of them will probably want to pay for goods using a variety of payment cards. In order for a sole trader to offer this easy and convenient method of receiving payments, they need to have access to a merchant account. These will process transactions from debit and credit cards, and they can also […]