A new system that can recognize ripe strawberries in the field could the next step in replacing human farm workers with machines. The system will use four different parts of the magnetic spectrum, including microwaves and far-infrared light to peek beneath the surface of the strawberries and check for ripeness. The new technology could reduce waste by cutting down on the number of unripe strawberries that are picked and could improve efficiency. The similar technology could...

Online Travel Videos business. Business Overview Calling all innovative entrepreneurs. The time has never been better to start an online business that features travel videos filmed and submitted by amateurs. The online videos would be free of charge for site visitors to view. The travel video footage can be procurred by posting newsgroup advertisements encouraging people to share their travel experiences. Revenue for this type of cybertravel business can be gained by selling...

Whale Watching Tours business. Business Overview Whale watching tours are the largest segment of the booming multimillion dollar eco tourism industry. While starting a whale watching tour business is a costly business venture to set in motion, the personal and financial rewards can be tremendous. Beyond having the business located in an area that is excellent for whale watching, the main business requirement is a suitable tour boat and a certified captain at the helm, not to...

City Attraction Guides business. Business Overview Every community and city in North America has tourist attractions that deserve to be featured in an attraction guide. Starting a business that creates, produces, and sells city attractions guides is a fantastic new venture to get rolling. The guides can include information such as the best tourist attractions, the best shopping districts, the best restaurants and hotels, and historical information about the city. There are also...

Speech Writer business. Business Overview At some point w have all endured listening to a poorly written and badly, delivered speech. Providing you possess a creative writing flair, good research skills, and are not afraid to ask for business, then there is a better than average chance that you can start and operate a speech writing business that will not only succeed, but will also generate an excellent yearly income. Speech writing is an art form, and many professional...

Family Tree Research Service business. Business Overview Many people have a keen interest in finding out more about their families and ancestral past, especially if the research reveals past royal connections or connections with characters of dubious distinction or notoriety. Technology, and more importantly the Internet, has made a family tree research service not only an easy business to start, but also a business that can connect you with potential clients worldwide. Clients...

A simulated sky scene ceiling, complete with passing clouds and varying luminescence could help to create a more comfortable office environment. The dynamic ceiling will consist of an array of tiles, each with 288 LEDs. The system of tiles will be covered with a diffuser which will blur the individual lights, and a combination of LEDs in blue, green and white will ensure the full light spectrum is produced. The virtual sky LEDs will be carefully configured to create a...

Online Trivia Writer business. Business Overview A six-figure income can be earned as a literary agent, providing you have a good understanding and knowledge of the publishing industry. You agree to represent authors' works and market the literary works to publishers. Many literary agents will specialize in one or two particular fields of interest, such as business books, children's books, biographies, or how-to books. There are two ways to generate revenues as a literary...

Creating Mailing Lists business. Business Overview Good up-to-date mailing lists sell for as much as $1 per name, and herein lies an exciting business opportunity. The main requirements for getting the business rolling are to have great marketing skills and a computer. The mailing lists you compile should be categorized by industry and target market, as well as being available for companies to purchase in DC-ROM format or on floppy disk. This will make it easier for your...

Miniature Golf Center business. Put your love for the sport in a company that putts out profits. Business Overview There are a few approaches that can be taken for starting and operating a miniature golf business. The first approach is to establish the miniature golf course in a fixed location, indoors or outdoors. The second approach is to conduct the business on a mobile basis, setting up the miniature golf course in high-traffic tourist areas or in a way that people seeking...