VCs Bet $1.4 Billion on Big Data in 2012
According to a new report, total investment dollars went down last year, but the number of deals and exits soared. Read more
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Want to Get Acquired? Get Your Funding From These VCs First
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Having difficulty coming up with a new idea or content? Here are six reasons to try crowdsourcing. Read more
An Acquisition Without the Acrimony?
Lots of acquisitions lead to redundancies, lay-offs, and ultimately unhappy marriages. But they don't have to be that way. Read more
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There's a better way to pay for dinner--at least according to this start-up. The founders explain the origins of the idea. Read more
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It's too easy to lose focus after reaching this all-important milestone. Stay the course postfunding with these tips. Read more
Too Big to Ignore: The Data Revolution
Data is changing business as you know it. Check out this excerpt from the forthcoming book, Too Big to Ignore: The Business Case for Big Data. Read more
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Think of it as part marketing, part market research. Here's why a launching a contest for other start-ups is a smart business move. Read more
E-commerce Tops $1 Trillion in 2012
This is probably the most important stat you'll see this year. The question is, what's your game plan now? Read more
Top 5 Start-up Acquirers of 2012
Large companies spent a collective $84 billion to buy tech start-ups last year. Check out who made the most deals and what motivated them. Read more
Whom You Sit Next to Matters More Than You Think
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VC Obsession: Connected Health Start-ups
According to one estimate, funding for digital health start-ups soared 46 percent in 2012. Check out some of the companies on the receiving end. Read more
Why You Should Freelance First
Test the waters before you sink your capital and time into a new venture you may not enjoy running. Read more
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If you're not using your best clients to pitch your brand, you're missing out on one of the most powerful resources you have. Read more
5 Apps I Wish Existed
Contributing editor John Brandon could use a few good mobile apps to make his life easier. Any takers on these ideas? Read more
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Want to scale quickly? Meet the young entrepreneur who did it after he turned down a $200,000 check on "Shark Tank." Read more
Military Technology Company Protects NFL Players
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Automation isn't just for corporate giants. Use these eight tips to get your business running more efficiently and effectively. Read more
5 Things That Could Slow Apple's Success
Let Apple's example be a lesson to you: Staying on top of your game--no matter how successful you are--is a never-ending struggle. Read more
7 Iconic Bands that Changed the Business of Music
These trailblazers all sparked major changes in the music business. Use their examples as inspiration to shake up your industry. Read more
Apple vs. Samsung: Why 'Cool' Isn't Enough to Win
This battle won't be won by the hippest brand. As Samsung shows, hustle and hard work matter more against an entrenched competitor. Read more
Trendy Start-ups Are Hot--Until They're Not
Follow consumer fads, and you may get a serious case of whiplash. One investor explains why he only has eyes for enterprise companies. Read more
Outsourcing Is Overrated
Labor costs aren't everything. Just ask this Taiwanese entrepreneur--she built a thriving manufacturing business right here in the U.S. Read more
