Wednesday, September 24, 2014

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PENS IN THE WORLD

1). Aurora Diamante fountain pen
Price : $1,470,600
The Aurora Diamante – this jewel is more than a pen. It is definitely classy. This pen is so exclusive that only one is produced per year. The pen is covered with over 30 carats of De Beers diamonds on a solid platinum barrel. Priced at over €1 million, the Aurora Diamante is one of the most expensive ones ever.
2). Caran d’Ache Gothica Pen
Price :$ 2,013
Caran d’Ache Gotica Pen was launched in China in 2006. This luxury writing instrument is one of the most expensive pens in the world. This limited edition from Caran d’Ache (there are only 1022 pens available in the world), is a miniaturized tribute to gothic art and architecture.The body cap and pen are sparkling and all sides display a gothic window of rosette in luminous colors. All sides of the Caran d’Ache pen are with coated rhodium sterling silver.
3). CREW 60TH White Gold – Tibaldi fountain pens
Price : $43,000
CREW 60TH White Gold – Tibaldi fountain pen is a landmark in pen making history with Bentley. The automobile giant created its own pen sets in collaboration with the world’s best Italian luxury designer, Tibaldi. These expensive Tibaldi for Bentley pens contain two tone 18 carat yellow gold and nib covered of rhodium and ruthenium. The level of ink can be seen through the transparent window of the Tibaldi for Bentley pens. This luxury pen collection is a limited edition of 40 solid white gold fountain pens.
4). La Modernista Diamonds – Caran d’Ache
Price : $265,000
La Modernista Diamonds – Caran d’Ache was manufactured by the Swiss company Caran d’Ache in homage to Antonio Gaudi, the most famous of Modernist architects. In 2001 the pen was sold in London for $265,000, becoming the most expensive pen in Guiness World Records that year. This amazing diamond pen contains 18 carat rhodium coated gold nib and 30 carats diamonds on all over the pen body. La Modernista Diamonds was hand-made by master jeweler Robert Perron. It took him six months to complete this true masterpiece.
5). MARTE – Omas Fountain Pen
Price : $43,000
Omas Fountain Pen is 18 carat rose gold fountain pen. The cap is encrusted with 2 carat small diamonds at polar of the cap and as well as bottom of the pen body.Examining this luxury pen, you will discover the artistic representation in rose gold of the surface of Mars, the faithful map of the red planet, its dusty deserts and its mountains.
6). Mont Blanc Prince Rainier III Limited Edition
Price : $ 260,200
Mont Blanc Prince Rainier III Limited Edition was created in honor of the sovereign of Monaco. The pen’s frame is studded with lozenge-shaped diamonds and rubies representing the shield of the Grimaldi coat of arms. There are only 81 pieces of the Prince Rainier III Limited edition available.
7). Mystery Masterpiece – Mont Blanc and Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition
Price : $730,000
The Mystery Masterpiece Mont Blanc and Van Cleef & Arpels is the 4th most expensive pen in the world. The pen is studded with 840 diamonds. The Mystery Masterpiece belongs to two luxury stationary brands Mont Blanc and Van Cleef & Arpels.
8). Visconti – Alchemy H.R.H. Fountain Pens
Price : $57,000
Alchemy H.R.H. Fountain Pens was manufacturing by Visconti in 2003 and it is known as one of the most expensive pens in the world. Visconti Alchemy H.R.H. contains 18 carats white, yellow gold and 18 carats medium two tone rhodium plated gold nibs. There are only 83 pieces of this masterpiece worldwide.
9). Visconti – Ripple H.R.H. Fountain Pen
Price : $57,000
With only 39 pieces produced, Visconti’s remarkable Ripple HRH fountain pen features a 23KT palladium dream touch nib and a double reservoir power filler. Its gold resin black shaft sparkles with the 650 white diamonds that adorn it. The perfect gift for the man who has everything.
10). Visconti – The Forbidden City H.R.H. Fountain Pen
Price : $50,500
The Forbidden City H.R.H. Fountain Pen was manufacturered by the Italian company Visconti in 2004 with 38 pieces produced. 18KT white gold and black resin shaft is perfectly complemented by the 23KT palladium dreamtouch nib.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

HOW TO SELL ONLINE: THE SINGLE BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FROM 10 SUCCESSFUL ECOMMERCE ENTREPRENEURS

Are you launching a new store or trying to take your business to the next level? It’s always a good idea to learn from experts in your field.The article features a roundup of 20 of successful entrepreneurs, and the single best piece of advice they offer to new business starters. These businesses sell everything from apparel to furniture. They are based in nearly a dozen countries around the world and they have all found terrific success selling online. Here’s what 10 successful store owners have to say.

                       America Party Gear (American Flag Clothing, Sunglasses and Accessories)
      “Get your site fundamentals down first. Make sure you get SEO right, have a site optimized for all screens, and make sure your design is top notch.”
 
                                Fit Little Bride (Social Media Marketing and Brand Marketing Success)
           “Define your desired customers by what their interests are, what motivates them to purchase, what they like and who they want to be. If you design your storefront and products to meet all of their needs and stay true to that brand, your company will be the first thing they think of when they are ready to make a purchase.
                                  Raw Generation  (If at first you do not succeed, change!)
     “When you are starting out in business, resources are often very limited. This is precisely why it is that much more imperative that you create a goal with a deadline and focus every waking moment on achieving that goal.
 
                                          Hickies (Leaving a mark of affection on the show world)
      “As a general rule, we only work with nice people. We try to treat our customers the way we want to be treated and make every interaction a positive one.
                                        Slyde Handboards (It all started with a tray)
   “It’s not an essential key to a successful business but it does help that you are immersed in the lifestyle of it especially something like the surf industry.
 
                                                  Lookmatic (Eyeware eveolved)
 “Find a way to be genuine. There is so much noise out there and consumers are savvier than ever – you have to really believe in your product and have an honest commitment to your customers to find a message that resonates.
 
                             Laura Davidson Direct (an online store for uniquely designed furniture)
 “It’s important not to let the bad days get you down, and realize that there’s an abundant supply of customers and opportunity around the next bend.
                          Greats Sneakers (A sneaker business with a disruptive business)
There are always challenges but if you have a clear idea of what the store should look like it will help define the flow of the site and all the other logistical stuff that is critical for a successful online store.
                                           Audicus (We are bringing hearing back)
     “Do as much research as possible, but prepare to be unprepared.”
 
                             Vertty (Designer beach towels sold exclusively online)
 “People hate to wait for their purchases and they want to know where their items are, all the time. Pay a little more for a good shipping partner, because it will pay off in the future.

Friday, September 12, 2014

WHAT TO SELL ONLINE: SEVEN INTERESTING PRODUCT IDEAS TRENDING RIGHT NOW

The following article will detail the process of determining what to sell online and getting started in e commerce. With thousands and thousands of products available online, narrowing down your choices to a single product can be not that easy. Let’s get started and examine some of the best products to sell online.

Disclaimer:Keep in mind, these are not suggested products to sell online. The products were selected in accordance with trending upwards conforming to Google Trends. Before selling any product online you must first do your own due diligence to determine market demand and potential in your country.

1. Paleo Bars

The only industry that has more trends than nutrition, is fashion. All big and famous food companies are working hard to sell more products and introduce something interesting to the market. Thus there’s always opportunity for new products to cater to the latest diet. One of the latest nutrition trends is the Paleo diet. If you don’t know, the Paleo diet is a modern nutritional plan that recommends eating as ancient hunter-gathers did – low in carbs and heavy on proteins.

2. Bow Ties

The fashion industry means ever-evolving opportunities for entrepreneurs. Men’s bow ties are one items to sell online as they become increasingly trendy in our community.
According to agency iProspect, 70% of affluent men prefer to do their shopping research and purchases online. Whats is more total U.S. online retail sales are expected to hit $370 billion by 2017. This is really good news for men’s e commerce representing significant business opportunities for a specific audience.

3. Pocket Squares

It turns out that bow ties aren’t the only fashion accessories for that enjoy a strong comeback. Today men are once again rediscovering the art of wearing a pocket square. Peyton Manning rocks a pocket square with his suit, as well as George Clooney and Diddy.
Pocket squares are not only great because they are popular but they are also a product that with some practice you can make yourself. With some pocket squares fetching upwards of $60 from some brands, this business idea can be profitable as well.
Another nice thing about these accessories is that they generally don’t have sizes. This makes them very easy to shop for and sell online.

4. Wood Sunglasses

Who would have thought? Wooden frames have become increasingly popular that really stand out from any other frames on the market. This clearly is a unique brand that seems to have a lot of potential in the future. 

5. Leggings

We’ve written about men’s products and accessories but there is also a women’s product that has seen some tremendous growth over the last few years. This trend has become all the rage in women’s fashion and shows no signs of slowing down with new designs becoming popular.

6. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil, according to recent reports, is the latest food cure-all. Its popularity continues to increase here in 2014. People around the world have been using the coconut oil int heir diets for thousand of years.
It is really an interesting product because it appears to have a multitude of uses. Each one of these uses could be a niche opportunity to explore on it’s own.

7. Matcha Powder

If you’re not drinking matcha green tea yet, you’re behind the times! Matcha is premium green tea powder from Japan. It is used for drinking as tea or as an ingredient in recipes.One cup of matcha green tea has as many antioxidants as 10 cups of regular tea! Supermarket tea sections have exploded from carrying Red Rose and Tetley to a variety of hundreds of brands in recent years.
The trend for matcha powder has been constantly increasing since 2009 and just recently, seen a massive spike in search interest.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

TEN INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS YOU DID NOT KNOW EXIST BUT ARE TOO AWESOME TO MISS

In the recent years really innovative and awesome products have appeared on the market. These gadgets are a perfect novelty to own and they help us enhance our mode of living. These can also be a perfect gift showing your love for creativity when the lucky receiver of the gift sees them. Let us know about your favorite innovative gadget in the comments below.

Keep your hot drink frothy and properly blended without the need of a spoon! If you love luxury, the self-stirring mug is a perfect gadget for you.
Laser keyboard is an innovative product that offers us a taste of the future. This awesome product allows you to type on any flat surface with its built in display screen showing your key presses in real time for faster typing. The laser keyboard connects to any device with a blue tooth ( iPad or cellphone).
This amazing set represents a set of 4 blades made from one block of stainless steel. If you are feeling rich, you can buy these beauties for kitchen. The set is also a very good wedding gift.
Recently designers have created the first knife with a heated blade that solves the problem of hard butter not spreading properly on the bread. This is something we really miss especially when we are in a hurry.
These jars will open only at pre-set times. The products is ideal for controlling your food cravings.
Forget keys – as now you can lock and unlock your doors from your smartphone.
It really exists. A rear view mirror that eliminates blind spots giving full 180 degree view.This is an essential upgrade for your car ensuring safe and accurate lane changes.
This is simply cool. A normal everyday door transforms into a ping-pong table and back again in seconds. Perfect for apartments with limited space
Livescribe stores everything you write with the pen electronically. The product is useful for both students and professionals for taking notes and team collaboration.
Start your day with the innovative 3-in-1 breakfast maker. Enjoy coffee, bread and eggs – all made in one small machine.

Friday, September 5, 2014

EMMA MAERSK – WORLD’S LARGEST CONTAINER SHIP


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       Tug boat looks like a toy alongside the massive Maersk container ship.
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       The  full crew is just 13 people.  Construction cost was $145 000 000                   
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      The ship is bigger than any aircraft carrier. It carries 10 000 containers.
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      This monster transports goods across the Pacific in just 5 days.
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Leon, Mexico is the Shoe Capital of the World!

It might surprise you but Leon, Mexico is considered to be the global shoe capital. Find out in this article why.


Did you ever wonder where the famous loafers chosen by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as retirement shoes came from? If your answer is Italy where most of the shoes worn by the Papacy were made, then you are wrong. Those famous shoes were handcrafted in Mexico by the local shoemakers of Leon. The shoes were given to him during the Pope's visit in Mexico in 2012. Leon is located in the state of Guanajuato and is the fifth largest city in Mexico. It is rich in culture and history. Since the early 20th century, the city has experienced extraordinary industrial growth in leather production. The shoe-making industry has remained strong; Leon produces 60% of the shoes worn in Mexico. This amazing and beautiful city manufactures also leather goods such as bags, leather jackets and belts. How does the city become the "Shoe Capital of the World"?

The city of Leon was founded in 1576 with the purpose of creating a defense against the Chichimecas. These Spanish settlers established cattle-raising and farming which have continued up till the present day.
Soon the rapid growth in cattle-raising led Leon's inhabitants to manufacture leather goods. In the 17th century shoemaking industry began flourishing and remained strong up to the present as local shoemakers transmitted their craftmanship from generation to generation. Leon's shoemaking industry has attracted many immigrants from Spain, Argentina and Italy over the years, and the result is the best practices in shoemaking.
Today Leon has over 3,400 shoe manufacturers as well as hundreds of leather goods and accessories industries, suppliers of textiles and other materials for shoemaking.
Most of these industries are based in the main leather district of Zona Piel.
About 60 percent of shoes in Mexico are made in Leon which has graced both the local and international markets.
Famous shoe brands such as Poppy Barley of Canada or Sketchers decided to set up their operations in the city. The great production of quality leather footwear has given the city its title Shoe Capital of the World. To commemorate this outstanding achievement, the city of Leon organizes an international shoe fair (SAPICA) to show case the versatility of shoe manufacturers all over the city. The exhibitors of Sapica exhibit the latest and advanced products and services including footwear production techniques, various kinds of designer footwear and innovative products and services related to shoe industry.
So the next time you buy a pair of shoe, think of Leon… it might be made in this famous city!