Bright Idea: Startup Aims to Advance Solar Energy in Developing Countries + MORE

Many companies have tried to bring sustainable solar power to Africa. Azuri Technologies is one of the few to succeed.Simon Bransfield-Garth was standing awestruck in the middle of a dark village in rural Zimbabwe one night last year. Earlier that day, his company, Azuri Technologies, had installed one of its low-cost, pay-as-you-go solar panels on a test house in the village…

You have this great idea to gather like-minded local small business owners in a big melting pot in which people can network, share industry-specific information and even form business partnership. You have everything ready, and your next step would be to let people know about your events.
I understand that it’s often challenging to get the words out about your small business event; no worries, this blog post will show you some web applications you can use to promote, even create your events, online…

Too many small business owners fail to protect their computer systems and realize the mistake when it’s too late. It’s becoming more and more apparent that owners don’t fully appreciate the costs associated with technical issues. These are painful lessons that can and should be avoided. In an exclusive interview, Patrick Rardin, CEO of Eagle Feather Enterprises –  a leading technology consultant to growth companies discusses these technical issues in more detail and gives some useful tips…

One of the first decisions entrepreneurs make is to select a name for their products, services or company. But, if they don’t do their homework, it may become one they make over and over.

Chefs Feed has a network of more than 600 chefs that rate and review items at restaurants in 15 U.S. cities.

Education requirements vary from one place to another. All in all, it’s up to the public and the government to take responsibility to ensure that children receive the best education from the beginning of their schooling all the way up to the institutions of higher learning. An effective learning is only made possible with the right tools and effective teaching methods, and it is this exact reason that has led to the setting up of a number of entrepreneurial projects, geared toward enhancing learning for children, while making teaching easier for instructors…

Not following up with your prospects and customers is the same as filling up your bathtub without first putting the stopper in the drain! Here’s how to create a follow-up system for your business so you get more sales with less effort.

With a low-cost technology, 21-year-old Eden Full seeks to make solar energy more efficient and affordable.