Name your business

http://wanjiku-unlimited.blogspot.com/2008/09/wacky-business-names.html

Not the best way to bootstrap but..

Its very inspiring to see people do something they are passionate about. So I thought I'd share the video with you. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27800255#27751572

Tackling problems (Inventory/Supplies )

I saw this article and I thought that it was so inspiring and creative. Most people would look for an alternative instead of creating the alternative. The link is below:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27698880#27682654

Grant information

I was just looking up information that would help sopmeone get started opening a small business and I found this website with information on grant availability and processes based on each state. http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blstategrants.htm

Stealth Advertising

While getting some coffee, I came across some stealth advertising. I was in a small non-branded coffee shop when I noticed the holder. I had scanned it for you to see. I saved it because the paper has seeds embedded within it. So when you put it in the ground it will break down and you'll have grass appear. A lady developed this idea a few years ago and has licensed the rights out to various groups. They do not serve barenaked foods at this coffee shop that I am aware of.