Finally, it helps that books are quasi commodities -- there's no need to try them on before you buy -- and that they're small-ticket, impulse items that are easy to ship.

FORBES: Does Amazon.com really matter?

He believes that small and medium-sized independent firms need to grow, but have no room for error while they try to do so.

ECONOMIST: Italian textiles and China

With these tools, founders from small cities and rural areas no longer necessarily need to travel long distances to try and woo potential backers.

WSJ: Raising Startup Capital From Anywhere, USA

With so many superior mousing alternatives, there's no reason any respectable gamer should need to take aim with the touchpad, but those willing to try (or those who accidentally left their peripherals at home) will at least find it relatively well-suited to the task.

ENGADGET: Razer Blade review (late 2012)

Andrew said they are already planning to do a charity stunt for next year's Children In Need although he admitted there is "no way in the world" they would go on and try to emulate Blaine's 44-day fast.

BBC: Andrew Coke and Steve Roberts spent 30 hours in the cage