Google's Must-Learn Secret of Success
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Erik Sherman's work has appeared in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, the Financial Times, Chief Executive, Inc., and Fortune. He also blogs for CBS MoneyWatch. Sherman has extensive experience in corporate communications consulting and is the author or co-author of 10 books. @ErikSherman
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VC Fred Wilson offers up a bit of counterintuitive advice every new start-up should heed. Read story
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Inc.com contributor Erik Sherman gets a sneak peak at the forthcoming book, What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know . Read story
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Zuckerberg reveals the much-rumored Facebook phone. The problem? It's likely banking on the same old revenue strategy--ads. Read story
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Facebook's CEO and other tech execs want a Washington lobby group. But the needs of small tech start-ups may not be on their agenda. Read story
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The president of VC firm Intel Capital reveals the three biggest areas for growth and innovation in the technology industry. Read story
If you've registered lately to do work for the federal government, check your bank accounts: A software bug may have put you at risk. Read story
The crowdfunding platform initially aimed to help independent makers and entrepreneurs. What happens when brands with deeper pockets invade? Read story
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You've probably heard this one before: Your start-up needs only 1 percent of the market, and you're golden. If only that were so easy. Read story
Can Facebook's sponsored stories help your marketing efforts? Maybe, but it's complicated. Read story
The so-called app economy is said to be worth billions. Sounds promising, right? Here's a reality check. Read story
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According to a new report, total investment dollars went down last year, but the number of deals and exits soared. Read story
Search is key to online marketing, but it can't do everything for you. The fact is, most clicks from search go to a just a handful of websites. Read story
In tech start-ups especially, there's the idea that if you can't go big, you can just go home. This tragic story shows just how dangerous that ethos can be. Read story
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