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Google credit
Google will launch its first credit card that is specific for AdWords. The card makes it easier for small businesses to pay and track spending for their AdWords campaigns. For the moment, the card can be used only to purchase AdWords, but it should be opened up in the near future for other useful business related activities.
Why it matters
With this initiative Google is entering the financial business world. Google has the power and means to stretch into almost any industry. While its one of the most recognisable brands globally, it has often come under fire regarding user privacy. Will consumers trust it enough to share their financial information with Google?
Source: http://mashable.com
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17. December 2012
Seamstress on wheels
A selected group of experienced seamstresses can now get potential new clients thanks to a collaboration with bike couriers. This social business is being developed by Fundação EDP’s Social Lab and the SEA (Agency of Social Entrepreneurs). Still in its testing phase, this project aims at helping unemployed seamstresses. Clients can make online orders, the clothes that need alterations are picked up, the seamstresses work from home, then the clothes are delivered back.
Why it matters
With the help of couriers, seamstresses can now gain access to a whole new market that was previously unattainable to them. The middleman is often seen as profiteer, but in this case, they are catalysts for new business. What other old and fading businesses could benefit from such a service?
Source: http://www.fundacaoedp.pt
Image source: http://www.linhas.pt/
17. December 2012
Deo Candy makes you smell like a rose
Alpi Deo candy takes the pleasure of eating treats to a whole new level. After eating one of these candies, your body evaporates a flowery scent for 5 hours due to the rose-based geraniol ingredient.
Why it matters
In some areas of the world, deodorant isn’t necessarily part of the grooming or beauty routine. So could Deo Candy be an alternative to the application of deodorant and body spray? Or could it be at least a valuable supplement to guarantee good body scent?
Source: http://perfumecandy.com/
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17. December 2012
