Forget Kickstarter: Start-up Raises $1.5 Million on Its Own
Deadlock app Lockitron proves you don't need VCs or crowdfunding sites to launch a start-up. Read story
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Amazon Offers Small Business Loans
The online retailing giant is offering itself up as a source of capital to its merchants Read story
Immigrant-Led Tech Start-Ups Decline
A new study by the Kauffman Foundation shows a dip in immigrant-founded startups, and blames tight Visa regulations. Read story
IRS Revamps Website to Be Small Business Friendly
The IRS unveiled a new databank of forms and guides on its website, making paperwork...less painful? Read story
Inside the Latest Office-Design Craze: Hot Desking
As cloud computing and wireless Internet become ubiquitous, workers are cordless. Who needs a cube, much less an office? Just follow the leads of these cool ... Read story
Coming Soon to a Living Room Near You: Zynga Board Games
The online gaming company announces a move into board games, in a new partnership with Hasbro. Read story
Facebook Gifts: Shifting the Future of E-commerce?
The world's biggest social network is dipping its toe into retail, aiming to boost its revenue per user significantly. Here's how it will work, and why it'... Read story
That Was Fast: Instagram Beats Twitter in Daily Active Users
A new report revealed that Instagram had 7.3 million daily active users for the month of August, putting it ahead of the social media giant for the first tim... Read story
5 Things You Didn't Know About Y Combinator
After spending a summer in the famous incubator for his new book, The Launchpad , author Randall Stross reveals some highlights. Read story
Entrepreneur Crowned as GQ Russia's Man of the Year
Yandex CEO Arkady Volozh nabs the cover of GQ Russia as its Businessman and Man of the Year. Read story
City Threatens Business Owner in Cleanup of Vacant Lot
After city officials refused to clean the vacant lot beside Ori Fiebush's coffee shop, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Oops. Read story
Silicon Valley Titans Join Internet Lobbying Group
Facebook, Zynga, eBay, Amazon and more join The Internet Association, which will lobby for web protection and progression in Washington. Read story
Report: Mobile Boosts In-store Retail Sales
A new study shows that by 2016, retail apps could account for up to 21% of that retailer's in-store sales. Read story
The Winklevoss Twins Try Social Networking One More Time
With Facebook behind them, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss invest in a social network for professional investors. Read story
Small Business Poll: Obama Closing Romney Lead?
A majority of small business owners say they will "definitely" vote for Mitt Romney in November. But a new survey shows a few surprises for Obama. Read story
On Deck Gets $100 Million Bet on Small Business Loans
With investments led by Goldman Sachs, the small business lender increases loan sizes and options. Read story
Expedia Launches Rewards Program For Small Businesses
With new program, entrepreneurs earn rewards for frequent traveling and monitor company bookings. Read story
Small-Business Squeeze: Obama Gets a GOP Hug
Scott Van Duzer, a Florida small-business owner and registered Republican, explains why he has embraced Obama. Read story
Spotify Developing Browser-Based Platform
The popular music streaming service is reportedly planning a completely online experience. Read story
Report: Apple to Move Into Web Radio
Will the tech giant will tap its vast resources to move into this already crowded space? Read story
Business Booms for Entrepreneurs at DNC
For small business owners vending outside the Charlotte Convention Center, there are big paydays--and bigger opportunities. Read story
Zuckerberg Won't Sell Facebook Shares for the Next Year
In a move to stabilize shares, Facebook's CEO will also move the date for employee sharing. Read story
Study Reveals Power of Just Half a Star on Yelp
A new study reveals that a minor improvement in a restaurant's Yelp rating can mean big returns. Read story
Bernanke Speech: Grim Forecast, but No Help Yet
In a solemn speech at Jackson Hole, the Federal Reserve chairman offers only vague hints at future help. Read story
Reddit Launches New Fundraising Platform
The new project lets donors give directly to nonprofit groups, with minimal fees. Read story
Employment: Who's Hiring the Most College Grads?
Competition for educated workers is particularly tough in these four cities, according to a new Brookings report. Read story
San Francisco Sees Influx of New Tech Jobs
With 150 new tech firms in the Bay area, the city gains back some of its start-up mojo lost during the recession. Read story
Craigslist Quietly Begins Embedding Maps to Listings
After blasting PadMapper for mapping out its listings, Craigslist has begun embedding maps in a few of its real estate listings. Read story
Fashion Start-up Nasty Gal Raises $40M
Inc. 500 start-up and booming fashion retailer receives massive investment from Index Ventures. Read story
Stanford Student Start-up Accelerator Scores $800K Grant
With substantial donation from the Kauffman Foundation, StartX will expand curriculum. Read story
Famed Hacker Dojo Fights Closure
The Mountain View, California tech warehouse, wildly popular among scrappy entrepreneurs, is battling the city to keep doors open. Read story
Gen Y: Goodbye Corporate Ladder
A new report shows that nearly half of young workers surveyed have left cushy corporate gigs for start-up life. Read story
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