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Christina DesMarais is an Inc.com contributor who writes about the tech start-up community, covering innovative ideas, news, and trends. On Google+, add her to one of your circles. Have a tip? Email her at christinadesmarais (at) live (dot) com. @salubriousdish


4 Ways to Write a Killer Job Description

The more time and effort you put into describing the job, the better quality candidates you'll get. Here's where to start.  Read story

5 Hot Opportunities for Start-ups

Fresh numbers from Intuit shine a light on where consumers are spending the most--and where you might want to look for new business ideas.  Read story

5 Things Your First Investors Must Bring to the Table

The best angels and VCs offer more than just money. Here's what to look for as you shop around.  Read story

How 3 Kickstarter Projects Beat the Odds

Fashion start-ups have a lousy track record on Kickstarter--the vast majority never reach their goals. Here are three instructive exceptions.  Read story

Why This Successful Website Is Going Brick and Mortar

There's H&R Block for taxes and walk-in clinics for patients. This company is betting the same model can work for legal advice shops.  Read story

How to Create an Email Newsletter in Minutes

Flashissue is a slick tool that makes curating and emailing content a snap.  Read story

The Impending Explosion of the Internet

In the near future, the number of available Web domain names will soar by 6,000 percent. Here's why it matters to your business.  Read story

9 Irresistible Viral Marketing Videos

There are lots of ways to go about putting together a clever YouTube ad. Watch these examples for a little inspiration.  Read story

10 Ways to Make Email Better

Hate managing email? This list of tricks can help.  Read story

Reinvent Your Business Model: 5 Tips

How a company based on old-school DVD sales reinvented itself for a software-based future.  Read story

What's Hot Now in Clean Tech

A number of different clean energy technologies are ripe for innovation. Here are four areas for entrepreneurs to watch.  Read story

This Start-up Wants to Get in Your Car

The team at Automatic promises its gadget can do everything from save you money on gas to dial 911 if you're in an accident.  Read story

Want to Get a Patent? The Clock Is Ticking

This week, new rules kicked in requiring inventors to be the first to file in order to get a patent--but that's not all you need to know.  Read story

8 Ways to Nip Procrastination in the Bud

Putting things off is career hampering, stressful and bad for your health. Here's how to get working.  Read story

5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Co-founder

To head off problems down the road, any prospective partner must bring a lot more than talent to the table. Here's what else to look for.  Read story

The Idea That Lured WebEx's Founder Back into Start-ups

After a multi-billion dollar exit and a six year break, WebEx co-founder Subrah Iyar is back in the game with a new mobile app.  Read story

Facebook's New News Feed: What's in It for You

CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims the facelift will make Facebook the "best personalized newspaper in the world." Here's what it means for brands.  Read story

Hacking Epidemic: How to Fight Back

Evernote, Twitter, Microsoft, Apple--all have been hacked recently. Just because you're a lesser known brand doesn't mean it couldn't happen to you.  Read story

The Data Revolution? It's Coming to Farms Too

Meet the Y Combinator alum who's aiming to bring what he learned in Silicon Valley to farms across the country.  Read story

Going Overseas? Don't Leave Home Without This App

A number of apps promise to translate text over the Web. But a new one goes a step further: It puts live interpreters only a click away.  Read story

What Nepalese Mountaineers Can Teach You About Business

Sherpas are famous for trekking to the summit of Mount Everest. But one entrepreneur says they have much to teach the business world.  Read story

24 Rejuvenating Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break

Eating a cold sandwich at your desk while you surf Facebook doesn't count. Shake things up with one of these energy boosters.  Read story

5 Reasons to Stop Checking Facebook at Work

A handful of studies confirm what you likely already suspected: Your Facebook habit is hurting you--in more ways than one.  Read story

Jerry Maguire Was Right

Two business owners decided to stop seeking wealth for its own sake and start putting their clients first. Here's what happened.  Read story

VC Obsession: Connected Health Start-ups

According to one estimate, funding for digital health start-ups soared 46 percent in 2012. Check out some of the companies on the receiving end.  Read story

How to Ride Another Company's Coattails

Lots of start-ups make their money by identifying other companies' biggest hits and developing complementary products. You can, too.  Read story

10 Women to Watch in Tech in 2013

They're busy working on everything from ingenious devices to artificial intelligence to truly targeted mobile advertising. It's going to be a big year for th...  View slideshow

Hot B2B Companies: It's Not About the Idea

Up-and-coming business tech start-up PlanGrid shows you can win big points for execution--even if the idea isn't unique.  Read story

Spotted at CES: Singapore Start-ups

A handful of global start-ups came to Vegas to help Singapore pitch itself as a breeding ground for new ventures.  Read story

Start-ups Set Out to Solve Mobile Data Crunch

Need a good start-up opportunity? The mobile space is primed for anyone who can figure out how to relieve cell networks of data overload.  Read story

Cars: The Next Big Advertising Platform?

Connected cars are taking mobile marketing to a whole new level. Here's what to expect.  Read story

6 Transformative Events to Watch in 2013

A handful of big political and technological milestones are on the horizon next year. Here's what to expect.  Read story

Google+ Communities: New Social Option for Businesses

Like Facebook, now Google+ offers a way to connect with--and presumably market to--like-minded people.  Read story

How Data Can Help You Land Top Talent

Want to hire a bright star? It's time to revisit how long you takes you to make a job offer--and find ways to streamline it.  Read story

5 Apps That Make QuickBooks Better

You're already using QuickBooks. Check out five ways to get more mileage out of it.  Read story

6 TED Talks Every Entrepreneur Should Watch

A handful of sage speakers lay out research and advice business owners everywhere should heed.  Read story

What's Your App Worth? Here's How to Know

Check out some tools that will help you price your app--and sell it to the highest bidder.  Read story

5 Reasons Denver Is Hot for Start-ups

An affordable and laid-back alternative to Silicon Valley, the Mile-High City is building a vibrant start-up community.  Read story

WikiHow's Recipe for Success

The so-called 'hybrid' company looks like a nonprofit, makes money like a business, and serves the community like a government.  Read story

Want to Spy on Rivals? There's an App for That

Social media can offer lots of clues into your competitors' strategies. The trouble is capturing all that data. A new app promises to do it for you.  Read story