Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tooth Brush Sanitizer

I have never sanitized a tooth brush, though I have thrown some away.
How to Sanitize a Toothbrush


Toothbrushes that are not able to dry out in between brushes, for example those kept in a closed container, are particularly prone to building up bacteria. Wherever possible you should ensure that your toothbrush is able to dry between uses as this makes it harder for the bacteria to grow.



VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer Counter Unit  $40

"... protect your family and yourself from harmful bacteria and viruses that grow and flourish on moist toothbrushes. To use, simply store your toothbrushe in Steribrush™ after use. It will automatically kill germs using the same germicidal UV technology used to sanitize dental and hospital equipment ..."
Steribrush™ UV Germicidal Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer    $16

DenTek Toothbrush Sanitizer  $20  Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

 

Friday, February 11, 2011

SaaS Endpoint Management & Compliance Monitoring

... specialists in end point management; these include software offerings like Altiris (owned by Symantec), Bigfix, Ipswitch, and LANDesk. Another, Kaseya, provides a software platform specifically targeted at MSPs. Then there are appliance based products such as Uplogix's secure remote management.
 
... enables organizations to monitor unmanaged endpoint devices for compliance with desired configuration baselines ...

... comprehensive security for computer systems without the need for these often cash-strapped organizations to pay for a hardware appliance, or to face the hassle of installing (another) management software. 

 

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Ebay Add-Ons

Ebay has a wide range of certified applications such as:
MyStoreRewards
... your own buyer reward program and get an automated email marketing campaign. Only $7.95 per month unlimited transactions.

Add-on to graphically show bids in timeclock form, including automatic bids.  Use zip code to show map with time zones.

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Web Filtering Via DNS

OpenDNS promotes switching from security appliances (websense, bluecoat, barracuda) to their OpenDNS Enterprise cloud product.

Filtering and malware/botnet protection.  Black list.  White list.

They have a family version that is free and blocks: anonymizers, pR0n, proxies, phishing/malware.

Easy SaaS Idea - Picture Watermarking

Easy way to start a SaaS: put watermarks on/in image files.

Open source software to apply the watermark.
Existing online services.

Easy SaaS Idea - Broken Link Check

Easy way to start a SaaS: check sites for broken links.  Write your own code or use many free programs or a open source broken link checker.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Facility Scheduling & Charge Back

This post mentioned School Dude facility maintenance.  They offer many products related to facility management at schools.  The product FSDirect does scheduling of rooms/facilities and charge-back to outside groups.

Custom AOCS Medallions

Create copper medallions (AOCS compliant or not) allowing one side for customization.  Using a too-be-researched machine (movable-type pressing machine, etching laser, semiconductor etching process) print a custom message on the blank side.



Pricing
unknown


Marketing
Market the custom medallion products as: birthday gift, Christmas gift, gift shop souvenir (similar idea as a flattened penny souvenir), etc.
If marketing as business cards, may need to offer a rectangular medallion.

Market a "finishing step" to AOCS creators who want to minimize costs by having a huge mint run, and then allowing the completed AOCS medallions to have the backs (or portions of the backs) finished in small batches.  Maybe just adding a date or a changing quote.

For strong local currency communities, this would enable a merchant to add their logo or website or phone number.
There are numerous advantages beyond these such as those realized by merchants who choose to craft their own medallions. Not only do they immediately enter a burgeoning market as a facilitator of honest value exchange, they do so with an indelible signature that keeps their business on the minds of those trading throughout the system with their medallions. 

Example
For example, this "barter is better" slogan could be customized.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

To Do List Manager, Task Manager

https://www.rememberthemilk.com
managing tasks

Many supported interfaces/browsers/devices.

Exotic Fish Farming

Some exotic fish species are legally collected off-shore islands.  This may be restricted in the future.

Breed and farm high-value exotic fish.

Smart Phone Card Swiper

SquareUp.com provides a smart phone add-on device that swipes credit cards.  The device is free.  They charge per swipe (small fee + percentage).

"one fee: 2.75%"
"If you enter credit card numbers manually, your cost will then be 3.5% + 15¢ per transaction."