Jun 21, 2017
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At first glance, there’s nothing remarkable about SolePower’s latest work boot prototype. The Pittsburgh-based startup has gone through at least 20 other iterations of the boot, and this one took about six months to create. The footwear looks normal—all black save for the company’s white and green logo. But after a few steps, rectangular sections […]
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Jun 15, 2017
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Nothing drives home the point that there are few design constraints for today’s bathrooms like shower heads that play music and toilets with night lights and feet warmers. Add a fireplace to go with the heated floors and towel racks and it’s apparent a room that was once purely functional is now becoming a space […]
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Jun 08, 2017
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Transforming struggle into success is how the strong survive. Acclaimed life and business coach, author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins says the breakthrough comes after the breakdown. Many entrepreneurs reach their lowest point immediately before catapulting to unprecedented heights. Whether the result of world affairs, slim odds, or just plain bad luck, these superstar entrepreneurs—and […]
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Jun 01, 2017
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Josh Downing has been declared online platform Thumbtack’s first ‘millionaire professional.’ Any business — whether it’s washing windows or consulting — needs to take advantage of technology or risk losing out on precious customers to faster and more connected competition. But that doesn’t mean every business has to create its own technology. Josh Downing, a […]
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May 25, 2017
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Brief: Operators of the Queen Mary hotel and tourist attraction in Long Beach, CA, are hoping a 65-acre, $250 million Gensler-designed entertainment complex will generate enough cash to pay for an estimated $289 million, five-year upgrade and maintenance plan for the iconic ship, according to The Los Angeles Times. Urban Commons, which leases the ship […]
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May 18, 2017
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6 Innovative Ways to Attract New Customers Trouble luring in new business? Check out these insights from entrepreneurs about how they did it. Attracting new customers is no easy task. However, there are certain new and innovative strategies you can employ to make your business stand out from the rest. Here are six different strategies […]
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May 04, 2017
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Some home repair and renovation projects are inevitable — pipes corrode, window trim warps, roof shingles buckle and curl. Others require more of a push, such as a living room addition to keep up with the space needs of a growing family, a new patio or deck to extend that area outdoors and even the installation […]
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Apr 27, 2017
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Kicking back outdoors during the warm, summer months is a pastime that’s not expected to go away any time soon. If anything, owners today want to get more out of their outdoor living spaces. And they are doing so by adding features from robust kitchens and big-screen TVs to natural materials and extra storage. Outdoor […]
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Apr 20, 2017
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Custom homes aren’t designed for the masses, but the programming, materials and other ideas and practices they use can inspire adoption in mainstream housing, affordable developments and more. (Plus, who’s not looking for an excuse to view a roundup of stunning houses.) To that end, the American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners of […]
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Apr 14, 2017
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There is no secret recipe for success. However, every distinguished entrepreneur will tell you that ample dedication, hard work, and self-confidence are some of the things that contributed to his or her success. We’ve all read articles on how bad habits like poor focus and lousy time management can hold you back from achieving your […]
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