Even the biggest businesses were nowhere once.

The most succesful entrepreneurs, with their stunning “rags to riches” stories, didn’t start at the top.

They made some smart decisions, and climbed up inch-by-inch.

For some, the ascent was much easier than it was for others:

-YouTube made its owners billionaires in just 18 years. Good for them.

-However, Sam Walton of Wal-Mart fame spent nearly 17 years selling retail products before he even opened his first Wal-Mart store.

Fast track or the long way, with an idea, some planning, and more than a little bit of hard work, the small business dream can be realized many times over.

Which brings us to the point of this week’s blog: business ideas that have the potential to revolutionize the world.

We all know education is the key to improving quality of life. And education remains one of the challenges of the Third World.

So the idea of a sub-$150 dollar laptop - that doesn’t need exrternal power or batteries! - is something that poses outstanding potential to improve the lives of millions.

And, not by accident, will also take a small business idea and turn it into a global phenomenon.

Don’t forget: the marketplace for good ideas is only as small as the planet.

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