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December, 2008

Finalist Q&A: SafeLyfe Personal Security

Submitted by Jordan on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 16:13
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Safelyfe provides a free service that allows individuals to contact family, friends or neighbors in case of an emergency by just pressing a single button on their cell phones.

Finalist Q&A: The Playground Guide

Submitted by Jordan on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 16:57
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The Playground Guide publishes directories of playgrounds for busy parents and caretakers. Their books are professionally designed, with included hundreds of photos and they tell parents everything they need to know to plan healthy, wholesome, low-cost outdoor activities with their kids. The books include directions, insight on bathrooms, parking, picknicking, equipment, ground cover and more. The books also tell you about cool places to visit like museums, art studios and kid-friendly restaurants and shops.

Voting for grant winner has started

Submitted by Jordan on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 17:34
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Just in case you missed it, the voting page for choosing the grant finalist is now open (you need to register with Idea Cafe in order to vote). From here, you will be able to choose your favorite finalist. We've presented almost all the contestants on this blog, so that you can browse an exclusive selection of business ideas.

Votes are already being submitted. The campaign will continue into the new year, and we will announce the winner in the second half of January 2009.

I also would like to say a big and sincere "Thank you" to all the finalists who took the time to answer our questions.

Get QuickBooks Pro for free today, Monday 22nd, at Staples.com

Submitted by Jordan on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 18:39
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Intuit and Staples offer an exclusive deal for small business owners--today, for one day only, QuickBooks Pro 2009 is free at all Staples stores. So if you need a complete accounting and finance solution for your business, act now!

The regular price at Staples is $199.99. Customers who buy today receive $40 in instant savings and a $159.99 mail-in rebate, which essentially makes the product's cost zero. You need to pay sales tax, but shipping is free. The offer is limited to one copy of QuickBooks Pro per customer.

You can find the nearest Staples store at www.staples.com or buy on-line.