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Jessica Stillman


Meet the New Breed of Entrepreneur: Techie Artisans

Young entrepreneurs are combining cutting-edge technology with old school manufacturing techniques to forge a compelling business model.  Read story

The Surprise Reason Your Schedule Is a Mess

Does the amount of time you plan for a project often fail to match up to the amount of time it actually takes? A brain quirk may be to blame, but thankfully ...  Read story

Prediction: You'll Work More Next Year

Survey shows business owners expect a hectic holiday season and 2012. Vacation? Who needs vacation?  Read story

Is the Next Steve Jobs on a Plane Back to India?

The United States has again reached its cap of H-1B visas for highly skilled immigrants. Here's why you should care.  Read story

The Hidden Benefits of Hanging Out

Sure, you're busy. But take off your headphones already! There is significant benefit to face-time. So go ahead: get social.  Read story

Do You Secretly Fear Creativity?

Psychologists warn that stated beliefs and actual behavior often don't match up when it comes to innovation.  Read story

Snag the Brightest Young Talent (It's not About the Money)

Can't compete with Wall Street salaries? Use these creative strategies for attracting the best Gen-Y talent.  Read story

Can't Hire? Rent a College Student

Students need work, and real on-the-job skills. That's just your luck. This start-up hopes to help you find the right matches for your task, and your price.  Read story

Elance CEO: Be a Business of One

Elance CEO Fabio Rosati explains in an interview how young people should prepare for a future of independent work.  Read story

Millennials are Born Entrepreneurs. Wait, Really?

Commentators are claiming that Gen Y-ers and Millennials are start-up naturals, and great salespeople. Or are they just victims of circumstance?  Read story

Did Your Parents Make You an Entrepreneur?

This generation is mad about starting small companies. Could parenting be behind the entrepreneurial drive?  Read story

Cool Start-up? Stay in School Anyway

Want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? Here's one way you shouldn't follow in his footsteps, writes venture capitalist Brad Feld.  Read story