Laura Entis


Beauty Products Pure Enough to Eat

Hugo Saavedra, founder and CEO of Hugo & Debra Naturals, is on a crusade to reintroduce the concepts of freshness and purity to the skincare industry.  Read story

Netflix Reports a Blockbuster Q1

For the first time, the video subscription service surpasses HBO in number of domestic subscribers.  Read story

Restoring Cemeteries and Livelihoods

Kevin Knight is in the cemetery construction business; he's also in the business of helping veterans reenter civilian life.  Read story

Facebook to Open $1.5 Billion Data Center in Iowa

Following the lead of Google and Microsoft, Facebook announced plans to open a $1.5 billion data center in Iowa.  Read story

Video Ads Coming Soon on Facebook and Twitter?

Two reports today indicated that the social media giants may be looking to run video ads on their platforms.  Read story

Investment in Clean Energy Hits a 4-Year Low

From China to Spain to the United States, investment fell sharply as countries cut back.  Read story

Report: Number of VC Funds Fall in Q1

A recent report found that while the money raised by venture capital funds increased by 22 percent since last quarter, the number of VC funds fell by 14 perc...  Read story

A Taxable Feast? IRS Sets Sights on Free Lunches

Silicon Valley is known for free perks--the most ubiquitous being free meals. But should they be taxed? The IRS thinks so.  Read story

How Not to Turn Away the Next Steve Jobs

Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari and Jobs' first boss, tells Inc. what not to do in a job interview if you want to hire creative talent.  Read story

Dangerous Trend: a Pill for Productivity

Check out a recent report on the recreational use of the "smart-drug" modafinil among New York entrepreneurs.  Read story

Could Yelp Be Boosting Your Bottomline?

A study by Boston Consulting Group revealed that some businesses saw an increase in revenue from the online review site.  Read story

Young Innovators, Cool Products

The young entrepreneurs that make up our 2013 class of America's Coolest College Start-ups have created products that range from the high-tech and cutting ed...  View slideshow

Report: More Undergraduates Enrolling in Computer Science Majors

The number of students enrolled in a computer science major continues to rise dramatically.  Read story

Most Stressed Out Employees: Women and Gen Y

A recent American Psychological Association study finds that chronic stress is an epidemic in the workplace.  Read story

Why My Art Degree Paid Off

Maria Giudice, founder and CEO of design firm Hot Studio, turned her love for the arts into a $15.5 million business.  Read story

3 Over-the-Top Marketing Stunts (That Worked)

Because there is no such thing as bad publicity, right? Recently, three companies have taken stunt marketing to the next level.  Read story

3 Ways Online Video Viewing Habits Have Changed

A report by Ooyala reveals how people are consuming online video.  Read story

Here's What the Future of Employment Looks Like

In a conversation with Peter Diamandis, Philip Rosedale broke down the ways technology will disrupt traditional top-down corporate culture.  Read story

Legal Counsel Even a Small Business Can Afford

Rocket Lawyer founder Charley Moore is determined to democratize the legal landscape, even if it means going to court.  Read story

Contracts to Small Businesses Fall

After the remapping of Hubzones based on the 2010 census, many small businesses lose access to the program.  Read story

Is There a Place for Liberal Arts in Business?

Math and science education is all the rage these days, but is there still room for liberal arts in the business world? Here's a case for why it's useful.  Read story

Why Twitter's Bluefin Acquisition Is a Smart Move

The web has been buzzing about Twitter's latest acquisition, which shows the company is getting serious about social TV.  Read story

The Case for a 25-Hour Work Week (This Is Not a Joke)

One researcher says people should work less per week, but work more weeks total. Crazy or brilliant?  Read story

In Detroit, Start-Ups Fill Void Left by Automakers

Detroit's start-up boom continues, as new businesses reclaim empty auto factories.  Read story

Report: More People Tracking Health via Technology

A new Pew study shows that 21 percent of those who track their health due so through some sort of technological device.  Read story

5 Easy Strategies to Steal From Google for a Happier Office

The tech giant is known for being a great place to work. Here's how you can make your office more like Google.  Read story

Your Employees Just Aren't That Into You

A new survey shows that employees who aren't into their jobs cite their relationship with their boss as the biggest problem.  Read story

Esther Dyson: My Money Is on eHealth

Angel investor Esther Dyson recently said that healthcare start-ups are the next great innovators. And, yes, we are in a bubble.  Read story