Right time to start an online business but…
Thursday, den 12. March 2009pIn my last post (a title=”Permanent Link to Is this right time to start an online business?” href=”../../../../../is-this-right-time-to-start-an-online-business/”Is this right time to start an online business?/a) I was talking about reasons to start an online business in this crisis. In this post, I will try to take the topic further./p
pThere are always some primary products in the market that people can never ignore. For example, you can think about finance and financial solutions and advice, healthcare, food etc. these topics will always have a market. You can hardly live without them. At the same time, there are some secondary products too. For example, think about some low end accessories. People will easily postpone the buying decision when they are in a crisis. The same thing is true about high-end luxury products like a href=”http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28015964/”cars/a or even a href=”http://www.pcworld.com/article/157932/pc_game_retail_sales_drop_14_revenue_shifts_online.html”computer games/a. Thus it is very important that you do the ground work before starting something./p
pA lot of people think that as it does not cost much to start and run an online business, you can start as many businesses as you want and on as many different fields as you want. However, the reality is that, if you want to make a successful online venture, you must spend huge amount of time and money (also consider, time = money). And this is reason enough for you to spend enough time in understanding and planning for the business before you actually start it./p
pIn today#8217;s scenario, if you run a small business like a local shop, you can save a lot of money (establishment cost, salary, inventory development etc) by taking it online. If you can save this money, you can easily sell the product at the best price. To add to this, a small business often has a very specific group to target. They are often identified by geography or different common sharing points. Thus it will not be very tough and will not consume huge budget to spread awareness about your new venture. So, just move on and identify the right business model that would go with the time or the current CRISIS./p
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Good Ideas in Design at Good Ideas Salon London
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
This past January, PSFK hosted the Good Ideas Salon London. For our Good Ideas in Design session, long time PSFK contributor Amanda Gore led an eclectic panel, including Cameron Leslie, founder of the Fabric and Matter nightclubs, Coralie Bickford-Smith, designer of amazing book covers for Penguin books, Kate Moross, creative extraordinaire, and Nicolas Roope, founder of Poke and Hulger in a conversation on how design can-and must- weave a story… Continue reading Good Ideas in Design at Good Ideas Salon London
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iTunes 8.1: Forget the DJ, Let the Crowd Do It
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
iTunes 8.1 has been released, and it has a handful of new features. One curious standout is a new addition called “iTunes DJ”. It’s similar to the Party Shuffle of past versions -but now, anyone with an iPhone can request, and cue up songs remotely to the “DJ” using iTunes. Party goers can also vote up songs they like higher in the playlist. It’s kind of fun in a way, but I don’t know if “crowd sourced” DJing is the way to… Continue reading iTunes 8.1: Forget the DJ, Let the Crowd Do It
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Vessel: Half Jacket, Half Tent
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
Justin Gargasz’s “Vessel” is a coat with a secret. Tucked inside the back of the jacket is a one person tent. The expandable clothing lets the wearer pop out instant accommodations wherever they may be. Set up is as easy as anchoring the front of the tent to a stationary vertical object, like a tree, and staking out the four corners.
For being such a utilitarian piece of gear, the Vessel cuts a surprisingly inconspicuous profile… Continue reading Vessel: Half Jacket, Half Tent
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That’s Not Cool: Digital Postcards Against Communications Abuse
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
ThatsNotCool.com seems like a straight up humorous site at first. They have a selection of funny e-cards that can be sent to give a hint to the stalkers, over-sharers and incessant communicators in your life. But the site actually has a deeper purpose.
Unplggd reports:
ThatsNotCool.com is a public service partnership between the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), the Ad Council and the Office of Violence Against Women. They want… Continue reading That’s Not Cool: Digital Postcards Against Communications Abuse
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MIT Developing a Battery That Fully Charges in 10 Seconds
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
The latest issue of Nature reports that researchers at MIT are working on a new kind of lithium super battery that could be fully charged or discharged in a mere 10 seconds. The miracle of ten seconds to full charge is an obvious benefit, but how about rapid discharge? Electric and hybrid cars could use the surge of power when rapid acceleration is needed. Ars Technica has the break down of the science behind this possible breakthrough here.
[also… Continue reading MIT Developing a Battery That Fully Charges in 10 Seconds
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Sno:la, the Eco-Friendly Frozen Yogurt Shop
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
We’re starting seeing more fast-food concepts embrace eco-friendly business practices. Danku is a good example we found in NYC. And now there’s Sno:la, a frozen yogurt shop with a commitment to operating with limited impact on the environment. With a prototype store in Beverly Hills firmly established, recently a second shop in Kyoto, Japan has opened.
Sno:la’s owner Masako Kawashima specifically chose Kyoto as a symbolic nod to the protocol agreement to reduce international greenhouse… Continue reading Sno:la, the Eco-Friendly Frozen Yogurt Shop
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Pic: Independent Solar Compactor
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
This solar-powered trash compactor operates completely off the grid and stores up to five times the capacity of a normal trash can. Energy independent devices can effectively improve previously energy-less designs. Seen in Palm Springs, California.
[via future perfect]…
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World Class Airport Lounge for Qantas Sydney
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
Sydney is set to unveil a new 2000 square meter pre-flight departure lounge available to Premium Qantas customers and which includes a complimentary day spa, reclining chair lounge area, private library, and a concierge. Australian designer Marc Newson and architects Sebastien Segers and Woods Bagot developed the design which features a panoramic view of Sydney and Botany Bay.
Marc Newson’s acclaimed design aesthetic flows throughout the Lounge. He
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Getty Images Adds Flickr Collection
Thursday, den 12. March 2009
Getty Images partnered with Flickr last year to create a database of photos intended for commercial licensing. After months of sorting through the thousands of candidates, the editorial staff of Getty Images picked their favorites. The catalog of Flickr’s 3 billions images from more than 35 million members is truly daunting, but Getty Images is hoping to add thousands of new photos to the new Flickr Collection every month.
The images are meant to be a living collection and are a selection of vibrant moments captured… Continue reading Getty Images Adds Flickr Collection
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