Christine Lagorio


How to Use Google's Tools for Building an Online Storefront

For small businesses just beginning to build an online presence, turning to cheap - or free - Google tools can be a simple solution.  Read story

How to Hire a Marketing Director

Looking for a manager to develop and execute effective marketing solutions to cultivate growth? Here are some tips for incorporating the best hiring practice...  Read story

How to Make Money on Foursquare

This new social broadcast application can help your business promote deals, get the attention of savvy early adopters of technology, or simply to increase fo...  Read story

How to Handle Online Credit Card Processing

If you are ready to take your small business's website to the next level and create a retail component, it is vital that you find a reliable (and affordable)...  Read story

Tesla Employees Killed In Silicon Valley Plane Crash

Three employees of electric car maker Tesla Motors were on board a plane that crashed in Palo Alto, California, killing all on board. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tol...  Read story

What You Need to Know About Making a Personal Guarantee

When the bank asks you for a personal guarantee on your small business loan (and it will), here's what you need to know.  Read story

How to Hire a Web Developer

Have you reached the point that you need a professional working on staff to build and maintain your web presence? Here's your guide to the best practices for...  Read story

How to Manage an Independent Contractor

Due to the independent nature of contract work, it can be a tricky thing to manage, even for experienced CEOs. Here's a look at the best practices for when t...  Read story

How to Create a Personal Financial Statement

If you own a small business or are self-employed, this guide will help you track income and expenses on a regular basis.  Read story

The MVP of Super Bowl Product Placement

Officials at the Indianapolis company that makes the head set worn by Drew Brees' baby son had no idea they were on the verge of amazing product placement.  Read story

Obama Outlines $30 Billion Small Business Loan Proposal

How does President Obama's plan to increase hiring break down?  Read story

How to Hire an HR Director

Growing companies add employees at a rapid clip. They also tend to handle human resources in an ad hoc function for too long. Here's a look at the best pract...  Read story

How to Hire a Sales Manager

Adding a sales manager is a pivotal moment in the life of a growing company. It's also expensive. Here is a step-by-step guide for incorporating the best hir...  Read story

How to Hire an Executive Assistant

If scheduling and clerical work is slipping between the cracks, it might be time for an assistant. Here's your guide to a smooth hiring process.  Read story

How to Hire an Office Manager

Looking for someone to keep your office in order, do clerical tasks and fill-in elsewhere? Here's your guide to the best practices for hiring an office manager.  Read story

iPad: A Funny Name, and a Trademark Dispute

Fujitsu claims a 2003 trademark application gives it dibs on the iPad name. Could the dispute prevent the tablet from shipping?  Read story

Apple Unveils the iPad

Finally putting an end to months of frenzied tablet rumors, CEO Steve Jobs revealed the sleek iPad at a press conference in San Francisco today. Here’s the...  Read story

The 5 Weirdest Apple Tablet Rumors

In advance of Apple's big announcement tomorrow, rumors concerning a potential Apple tablet are bouncing around the Internet. Here is a look at five of them.  Read story

Twitter Unveils Plan For First Developer Conference

Developers are snatching up tickets to Chirp conference and an all-night hacking session with Twitter’s founders.  Read story