Small is Beautiful

by Hillel

“VCs might dismiss small startups as “lifestyle companies,” since with only small investments needed they’re often too small for big VC firms to work with. But for the entrepreneurs themselves, it’s a way to keep control and avoid dilution…”

Posted on June 9th, 2008 in Interesting

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It sounds like it’s everything you would imagine it to be. Studio Ghibli has a game coming for PS3.

Artful Menus.

Here’s a game in which you can use your handy Spy Toolkit iPhone app.

Minimalist Brand Redesigns. They make me want them more… Classy Pringles!

Lovely merger of Star Wars characters and typography.

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Jackson Fish Market is Hillel, Walter, and Jenny creating handcrafted software experiences in Seattle, Washington. Including:

* They're Beautiful! *
virtual flowers that need watering or they die
* Invitastic *
way better than evite
* Carbon Grove *
carbon reduction reminders via e-mail
* Elmore Club *
make your own dance
* They're Ugly! *
evil virtual flowers
* What a Lovely Name *
find a perfect name for your baby
* Small and Special *
a tiny conference for small biz owners and entrepreneur hopefuls
* Hippo Hooray! *
handcrafted iPhone apps to educate and entertain your little one.
* A Story Before Bed *
bedtime stories, anywhere, anytime.
* Thrilled for You *
wedding video guestbook kiosk for your Mac.
* Hush Hush *
personal journal app for Windows Phone 7.
* Kitchen Toolkit *
cook's best friend for Windows Phone 7.
* Spy Toolkit *
professional tools for secret agents for the iPhone.
* JFM Books *
handcrafted digital children's books.

Where did our name come from?

Our blog is about creativity, user experience, high quality software and content, attention to detail, innovation in advertising, and starting a small independent business.

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