Employees Get a Raise for Getting Company Logo Tattoo (Yes, Really)
One small business owner will pay employees to prove their loyalty runs more than skin deep. Read story
Kathryn Dill
Silicon Valley VC Confidence Is Up
Confidence among venture capitalists is on the rise. So why aren't they investing yet? Read story
SecondMarket CEO Announces Layoffs in Self-Critical Blog Post
"I admit it, I screwed up." Read story
PayTango: Putting Payments at Your Fingertips--Literally
Four Carnegie Mellon students solved the problem of the lost debit card and forgotten keys by replacing them with something you never leave behind: fingerpri... Read story
MBA Students: Why Take an Internship When I Can Start a Company?
More and more MBA students are choosing to found or work at start-ups instead of interning at big firms. Can fledgling firms provide students the resources a... Read story
Snapshot: Small Businesses and Social Media
A new survey says small businesses are increasing their social media presence. But is social meeting their needs? Read story
Digital Afterlife: Decide the Future of Your Data After You're Gone
Google introduced a new feature that asks users to determine who gets their data--after death. Read story
What Does the 'Right to Know Act' Mean for California Small Businesses?
The California Right to Know Act would let consumers have a look at the information companies keep on them. But will the disclosure process be a burden to sm... Read story
If Shoppers Like Your Brand on Facebook, They'll Buy More
A new study shows that customers who interact with retailers through social media buy more than other consumers. Read story
Pay-to-Browse: Next Big Thing in Retail?
Two very different retailers grabbed headlines by asking customers to pay just to look around. Would this work for you? Read story
Wealth and Entrepreneurship: Young Americans Saving Less
A new study shows Americans under 40 have saved less than previous generations. What might that mean for those who hope to own a business? Read story
Game Design Badge: Boy Scouts Embrace the Digital World
The new merit badge will give members of one of America's most traditional organizations skills for the digital future. Read story
You're Reaching More People on Facebook Than You Think
A new study shows that Facebook users' perceptions differ from their reality. Most users have a larger reach than they think. Read story
Dump the Ego and Be Positive: How to Get More Twitter Followers
A new study shows that being more positive--and less self-involved--could translate to more Twitter followers Read story
Who Is the Typical Entrepreneur? Not the Mark Zuckerbergs of the World
A new survey provides a detailed picture of what kinds of people are starting companies. Read story
Holy $#%&: Cursing at Work Might Be Okay
CEO David Farr was taken to task last week for his use of four-letter words. What does your choice to profane or not profane say to your audience? Read story
Here's the Tumblr Founder's Favorite Tumblr (and Why It Matters)
As part of Social Media Week, David Karp chats about his personal favorite Tumblr. You might want to take notes. Read story
A Non-Hipster Approach to a Co-Working Space
A new initiative introduced by Arizona State University works with libraries to create co-work spaces where entrepreneurs can gain training and support. Read story
Mediocrity: The Unsung Key to Success
Forget whizzes and wunderkinds. Entrepreneur James Altucher says to get ahead by embracing your inner underachiever. Read story
Why 'Folksiness' Works in Speeches
When speaking in public, you may want to borrow a page from the President's playbook. Read story
Attacked by Bears? 9 Craziest Excuses for Being Late
Survey reveals that today's employees favor far more colorful excuses than, say, "My dog ate my homework." Read story
Go Daddy's Super Bowl Smooch: The Nerd Is Hotter Than the Girl
Plenty of Super Bowl commercials pair models with muggles. So how did Go Daddy's spot turn viewers into customers? Read story
Nasty Gal Founder: Proud to Be an Outsider
Sophia Amoruso opened up at last night's PandoMonthly event in Los Angeles. Here's what went down. Read story
Could Facebook Become a Diagnostic Tool?
A new study shows what you need to know about behavior on the popular social media site. Read story
Meet Your Match: NYC Wants Health Start-Ups to Work With Big Biz
A new New York City health tech initiative wants to match innovative health start-ups with big healthcare providers to disrupt the status quo. Read story
Washington D.C. Gets New (Possible) Tech Hub
Once viewed as unfriendly to start-ups, the nation's capital looks to renew its reputation as a home for founders. Read story
