A laundromat is a promising business idea. A lot of people live in tiny apartments with no space for laundry equipment, which is why they decide to use coin-operated laundry instead. If you are planning to start a self-service laundry, keep on reading and we’ll share some tips to help you provide an…
Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) released a proposal on drug pricing: “While I’m confident Congress can work together to lower out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors and modernize the popular Medicare prescription drug program, this so-called government negotiation…
Innovative. Faster. Easier. Alside,® a leading manufacturer of vinyl windows, patio doors, and siding, announced today the launch of an industry-first trim solution for full-frame replacement projects. Trimworks® with SwiftLock™ Technology, designed for the Mezzo® Full-Frame Replacement System, offers beautiful aesthetics while saving time, labor and materials. This revolutionary system provides the most reliable solution for installing and replacing…
Snap Kitchen, the omnichannel maker of dietitian-curated meals for all lifestyles, today announced a partnership with Whole Foods Market to launch Snap Kitchen’s fresh, ready-to-eat meals in select stores throughout the Southwest region. Starting this week, Snap Kitchen is available for purchase in all six Whole Foods Market stores in Austin, Texas, where both companies are…
Unfortunately, this scenario happens all-too-often in Denver and Colorado: A young couple moves to the beautiful Rocky Mountain West from a city on the U.S. east coast, and they get a great deal on a suburban Denver house that needs a little updating and improvement. They quickly realize one of the best investments they’ll be…
Not everyone has good oratory skills. Just like people who can mesmerize others with their speeches, there are also people who have this ability to catch the attention of others with their writing. Some experts believe that creative writing skills are innate but it is not true. It is very much possible to hone and…
By Daphne Michaels, Special for TTU While the phrase, “It’s the journey, not the destination” is sound advice, the truth is that to many people dedicated to reaching great success in life, the destination is top of mind. And for good reasons; the stakes are high, they’ve made real commitments and they’re putting a lot…
The “U.S. Online Grocery Shopping Takes Off but Remains a Challenging Channel” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Driven by growing consumer e-commerce and advances in grocery order fulfillment, U.S. online grocery sales continue to increase to record levels. National and regional grocery chains are making major investments in technology and delivery resources to address this online sales…
Inc. magazine revealed that PureCars is No. 1,387, on its 38th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many…
Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a new patent (U.S. 10,385,360) to the University of California (UC), University of Vienna, and Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier covering nucleic acid molecules encoding single-molecule guide RNAs, as well as CRISPR-Cas9 compositions comprising single-molecule guide RNAs or nucleic acid molecules encoding single-molecule guide RNAs. Over the past six months, UC’s U.S. CRISPR-Cas9…
The headline from the New York Times summarizes the sentiment there very well: Tom Brady Is No ‘Tom Terrific.’ Any New Yorker Can Tell You That. The headline was in response to Tom Brady — the often controversial quarterback of the New England Patriots — effort to trademark “Tom Terrific” as his very own. New…
The rise of social media made it much easier for brands to build and maintain relationships with customers. With about 79% of the US population being on Facebook, advertising on this platform can effectively expose your brand to a variety of audiences. But, before diving right into advertising, it’s important to properly define your target…
There’s still so much to do this summer, it’s time to book before it passes by. Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s Summer Nights continues through August with live entertainment, refreshing cocktails, tempting desserts, and cool poolsides. Old Town Live features live music throughout Old Town Temecula’s 12-block historic district every weekend through Labor Day….
If art is an expression of beauty, then the exquisite minerals at the Wilensky gallery are the highest form of aesthetic that nature has to offer. This fall, set in their Chelsea gallery, Wilensky will exhibit the greatest collection of emerald mineral specimens ever assembled. This breathtaking exhibition will embrace the undeniable transformative power that emeralds hold…
How many people do you know who come back from a walk and feel refreshed? If you’re in a wheelchair, or if walking just isn’t easy for you due to your disability, getting outside can be hard enough. Taking a walk in the woods can be impossible. Not at Pine Tree Camp. Every summer, more…
The year is 2019 and the marketing & advertising industry is in turmoil. Brands are moving their marketing efforts in-house, agency retainers and preferred vendor contracts are becoming less commonplace and even established agencies are complaining about client ghosting, too many ad-hoc projects, expensive RFP pitch battles, and high employee turnover. Are these natural market…
GTT Global Travel Trade Philippines Inc. (A GTT Pte Ltd Company – http://www.gtt.asia) announced today that it has successfully opened its first hotel counter service at the Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila. GTT Philippines has entered into a series of agreements with hotels in Manila, Boracay, Cebu and Davao to operate its own outbound travel service counters…
Six Christie® GS Series laser projectors are bringing visitors into the cockpit of today’s modern jetliners at Vienna International Airport – and you don’t need a boarding pass. Fully automated tours have participants guided through several themed multimedia areas that simulate 24-hour operations, wrapping it up with the cockpit tour. You won’t lose your luggage or need…
Kevin Price, Editor at Large of The Times USA, Multi-Award winning author and journalist, and host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business show, has written a powerful book that explains to make “New Rich” books work for readers today. Below is an excerpt from Kevin Price’s new book for The Times USA readers: From…
Morris county entrepreneur Mark Soloff is fulfilling his dream of making a difference in the lives of residents in New Jersey by expanding BrightStar Care home care and medical staffing agency services into Essex County. This expanded service area will provide a range of compassionate, person-centered medical and non-medical care to people of all ages,…
Brothers James and Danny Shin had no previous entrepreneur or restaurant experience; however, that didn’t stop them from opening their own Street Churros retail location earlier this month. James was a news reporter with aspirations of owning his own business. Danny was a dental hygienist, natural born chef and huge foodie. Both feared working for…
Your next selfie could lead to one sweet reward thanks to Meli’s Monster Cookies. The women-owned cookie company that’s absent on gluten, but a monster on flavor is inviting all selfie/cookie enthusiasts to enter the #MeliShelfie Sweepstakes. Meli’s is asking followers to find them at their local retailer, take a “shelfie” with their dry mix…
Children’s book author Linda Herron gives her firsthand account of the differences between twins, celebrating their unique identities in her new book Mac & Madi’s Surprise: A Very Different Twins Birthday! Published by Linda Herron in June 2019 and available now for $17.99 on Amazon.com, and available at bookstores, libraries and schools around the world through IngramSpark. In this debut of what is promised…
‘A game-changer for music artists’: Amazon Best-Selling Author Jayson John Evans is proud to present ‘The 4D Songwriter: How to Dominate the New Music Industry.’ A result of over 10 years of studying the various intricacies of creative arts, advertising, marketing and the music industry, ‘The 4D Songwriter’ is here to reveal the secrets of…
LoveBook is enhancing customer experience by offering new products and online features including activity books, gift boxes, and digital versions of customers’ personalized books. In addition to LoveBook’s bestselling product – customized books – customers may order from a selection of ready-made activity books for couples and families. These books – filled with games, puzzles,…
During the 36th annual CHEA Convention, July 11 to July 13, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center, PFE Publishing, a niche publisher of award winning Daisy’s Adventures books announces pre-orders will be possible for Edges, their new large-print nine-part fast-paced action adventure. The publisher’s books have become popular by word-of-mouth. Many readers have remarked that the Daisy’s Adventures book-sets are so appealing because, by design,…
Countless millions of Americans find relief from their over-connected, stressed out lives in the simple pleasures of yoga and meditation. Then there are car lovers. “What I remember most are those precious times I fired up my car with no particular place to go and no precise timetable, owing my punctuality to no one and…
Competent strategic thinkers are exceptions to the rule and rare in the business world, writes executive coach Greg Githens. “Aiming to change that, his new, comprehensive playbook, How to Think Strategically, is excellent and insightful, coming with a healthy dose of authoritative advice and a multitude of examples,” says Barry Silverstein in Foreword Reviews. The book, released today, is available…
Crowd Cow, the online marketplace that sources its meat directly from the top 1% of farms and ranches across the country, including Japan for its Wagyu products, announced today that they have exclusively imported a limited amount of Japanese A5 Wagyu “Packer Briskets” into the United States. These briskets, the popular cut for barbecuing that comes from the…
Americans are planning to spend more on their summer vacations this year than they have in at least a decade. Allianz Global Assistance‘s 11th annual Vacation Confidence Index* estimates the total spend will cross the $100 billion mark for the third consecutive year in the index’s history, amounting to $101,700,000,000. Americans’ average anticipated spend on vacations this summer is $2,037,…
By Daphne Michaels, Special for TTU Does complacency always turn success into failure? Well, if it’s true complacency, such as laziness, smugness or over-confidence, then yes; complacency will surely turn your success into failure. Why? Because success is not a destination — it is actually a state of creative flow. And acting complacent is one…
Can you remember the last time you ran barefoot through a field or laid in the grass to look up at the clouds? What about the last time you slipped off your sandals and got sand between your toes or dipped your toes in some warm, soft mud? This activity is known as “earthing” and,…
By The Price of Business Show, Media Partner of TTU. On a recent Price of Business show, host Kevin Price interviewed Leti Luna of the Children’s Museum of Houston on which they discussed the organization’s national reputation, summer activities, and why it is a “destination location” for people visiting the fourth largest city in the United States. Listen to…
A new survey suggests that MBA graduates at top business schools are extremely confident about their job prospects. Nearly three quarters (72.4%) of MBAs report feeling either very or somewhat optimistic about employment opportunities compared to a year ago. That is one of the key findings of the 11th annual Training The Street (TTS) MBA Employment Survey,…
When we eat has become as important a consideration as how and what we eat, reports market research firm Packaged Facts in the new study Eating Trends: Mealtimes and Snacking. Mealtimes and dining patterns increasingly deviate from the longstanding tradition of “three square meals.” Likewise, it’s been decades since the importance of breakfast over lunch or…
Dads can be notorious as the hardest family members to shop for, but come Father’s Day, there’s little doubt you’ll need a gift that shows dad just how much he means. Truth be told, your company is probably all dad really needs, but you can help deliver a little something he wants with these diverse…
By Kip Kolson, Special for TTU In August 2018 I wrote an article Aretha Franklin: Net Worth = $80 Million; Trusts & Wills = 0. At the time of her passing no wills were found. It now seems there were at least three handwritten wills; two in a locked cupboard and one scribbled in a…
Tippy, the digital tipping platform for the salon and spa industry, has received an endorsement by Summit Salon Business Center, the world’s largest consulting, seminar and training company for salons and spas. As a preferred partner of Summit, Tippy’s disruptive tipping solution will now be available to a network of more than 4,400 salons and salon professionals…
One of every three seniors fall each year. This is a startling number, one which is magnified by the fact that many, if not most, of these falls go undetected for long periods of time. Technological alerting solutions over time have had only limited success, mainly due to the fact that they require the fallen…
Recently, ZAFUL founded its fashion design center in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Not long ago, a new operation team, specialized in connecting the back-end design with front-end operations, was officially formed. Fashion design in ZAFUL has now entered into a new era when every item, design element, material and pattern can be traced, researched, strategically planned and managed online. From consumer feedback to a new arrival,…