What’s in a name? A lot. Branding is all about getting your name out there, from letterheads and email signatures, to stationery and corporate sponsorship. In an environment where the relationship customers have with your brand is so vital to the survival and success of your business, a name that is both unique and trustworthy is a winning formula. […]
Branding: Should you use a unique business name or your family name?
Restaurants Tie Up with Urban Farming
Over the past decade, urban farming and community gardening have grown in popularity, with small gardens sprouting on top of skyscrapers – but they can be complicated and require elaborate supplies. EkoFarmer is a 13-meter long farming module that can be installed where there is a water and electrical supply. Containing ecological soil developed by Kekkilä, EkoFARMER was designed to […]
Algae Shoe
A bucket of pond water might not seem like a performance enhancer. But that could change this year with VIVOBAREFOOT’s latest shoe. The VIVOBAREFOOT x Bloom running shoes will be the first made entirely of algae-EVA foam. They offer an alternative to the petroleum-based foam that’s found in almost every other running shoe on the market. U.S.-based bio-material producer Bloom culls algae […]
Boro Lend Out Clothing To Strangers
With fast fashion wreaking havoc on the environment, the founders behind a local startup wanted to help divert clothing from landfills by giving barely used garments new life. That’s why they started Boro, a company that lets people lend out their dresses, coats and accessories to strangers across the GTA at affordable prices. Chris Cundari and Natalie Festa launched Boro on March 30 with a carefully […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Run Your Own Business?
You hear about the “big idea billionaires” – swashbuckling entrepreneurs who make huge fortunes making risky bets on high technology ideas that change the world. Is that you? Is that what it takes to succeed in business? Most Entrepreneurs Are Like You and Me Well the truth of the matter is that most entrepreneurs didn’t get rich making new bets […]
How to Start A Booming Online Business In 4 Crucial Steps
If starting a booming online business were easy, everybody would do it. And everybody would make a lot of money. But it’s not easy. Anyone who says differently is probably trying to make a quick buck off you. To build an online business that actually generates an income, you can’t just “wing it”; there are steps you need to follow. […]
How to Have the Ultimate Weekend House Clearance
It doesn’t matter who you are; you’ll have piles upon piles of useless items that have accumulated over the years. Whether it’s gifts that never left the box, or just items that you haven’t touched in years – there will be certain “secret” cupboards that house them all. Of course, over time, it’s useless items like this which can get […]
Top Suite Japanese Train
The dining car on the Shiki-shima train. Photo: AFP A Japanese railway company has launched a new luxury sleeper train with sky views, bathtubs and dark wood interiors, joining the race for well-heeled tourists. The top suite on the 10-car “Train Suite Shiki-shima” sells for US$10,000 (RM43,190) per person for a four-day trip from Tokyo to Hokkaido, East Japan Railway […]
The Handbag Dyetonator
Snatch thefts are a rampant threat to Malaysian society. In January 2016, 365 cases were reported in the Dang Wangi district of Kuala Lumpur alone. That same year, snatch thefts increased 36% nationwide. The most common targets of snatch thefts are women walking alone. Victims lose more than their possessions – they are often injured, or even killed as […]
Endless Energy From Solar Paint
Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne have created a revolutionary new solar paint that can be used to produce endless amounts of clean energy. The innovative paint draws moisture from the air and splits it into oxygen and hydrogen. As a result, hydrogen can be captured as a clean fuel source. The paint contains a recently-developed compound that looks and feels like silica gel — […]