From now on StartupBackpack will be shifting focus to bring you the best possible solutions for your everyday and specialty handheld carry case.  Backpacks, laptop bags, messenger bags, business bags, sport bags and duffel bags.

With so many choices on the market that might meet your needs at first glance, its important to evaluate the situations in which you might use said bag, and ensure the proper width, height, look and storage compartments are present. And now we are here to help!

Stay tuned. And let the backpack hunting begin.

How late will your Tesla be? Supposedly it wont be, they have ensured people they will ship on time, and with the transmission fix.

• Extra business cards in a solid sealed case
• 3 pens – with caps cause you never know if they will leak, and nothing says slob more than an ink stained shirt.
• Notebook – small notebook that can be used to jot down quick notes in meetings and thoughts while on the go. It could be a good suggestions to have separate note and meeting notebooks. Maybe a professional looking one for meeting clients with, and a cheap-o $1.00 one for jotting down your every thought.
• Portfolio – a simple black/brown notebook, calculator style travel case.
• Demo cds – if you depend on showing your products or services off on your computer think again, what happens if something happens to your trusty laptop and it doesnt feel like working for that special meeting. Also perfect for a leave behind.
• Brochures – Have something that speaks wonders when printed? Print some up. Keep with common sizes to keep costs low, and dont chince out. After all, this is the product/service you built, and want to remain successful!
• Blackberry/handheld device – for constant communication on the go
• Pre-paid starbucks card – gotta have caffeine. Also great when meeting clients at a coffee location. You dont want to be asking your client for change to buy their coffee do you?
• Suite jacket – a simple and clean cut suit jacket speaks wonders about how you are viewed. Sure, keep those jeans and t-shirt on if you must, but a jacket will make the world of difference.
• Industry stats/ cheat sheets – great for that surprise call from a new or current client when you are out and about.
• Contact list – list of contacts that can get them out of a jam
• Elevator pitch – 30 seconds max, try and keep it to 10, nobody has the time. And the simpler it is, the higher chance that a person will spread the proper word about your company.
• Gum/candy – icky breath is a no no when it comes to face to face meeting time.

This new ad platform allows Google AdSense users to drop in a fully customizable video player into their website.

This is another great use of blending YouTube’s technology, with Google’s revenue platform.

The Search Agency will develop a range of new services that are aimed at getting smaller businesses up and running on search engine marketing. Through the partnership, the Agency will develop keyword advertising campaigns for Microsoft Office Live Small Business customers and teach courses that cover all the essentials.

With more and more businesses getting online, its becoming increasingly important to market in the right places, such as though ad networks, on specific websites, and through search engine’s like Google, Yahoo! and Live.com.

For entrepreneurs and developers, its always best to get out into the field and ask people what they think of your applications, products and services. A consumers point of view is what can make of break your baby. You might have an idea, but if you give the consumers what they want, your goldmine will arrive, and the success of your business will most likely be ensured.

The Web Innovators is a group that promotes the web and mobile innovations around the Boston area. GigaOm’s François Schiettecatte attended the Web Innovators event in Boston and reported on some interesting online and mobile based applications that were demoed, including:

• FrameChannel – a web service platform thta allows users to manage content delivered to Wifi picture frames.
• GoLoco – Facebook application that allows people to share rides and costs associted with operating a vehicle.
• DesignMyRoom - web based application that allows home owners to try out different interior design options.
• Mobleo – mobile bookmark management.

Web Innovators in Boston will be held next on November 6th 2007.

Check tips out from successful entrepreneurs who have got their ideas up off the ground. The ebook includes tips from:

• Alex Bard, goowy
• Ben Elowitz, Wetpaint
• Craig Walker, GrandCentral
• David Weekly, PBwiki
• Tara Hunt/Chris Messina, Citizen Agency