Want to Spy on Rivals? There's an App for That
Social media can offer lots of clues into your competitors' strategies. The trouble is capturing all that data. A new app promises to do it for you. Read more
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It's not (yet) an iPad killer, but the new Windows tablet does have a few impressive features for business. Read more
Windows Phone 8: Beginning of the End for Apps?
Microsoft fans, rejoice: Your new phone is here. And though it might be late to the party, this device could usher in big changes for apps. Read more
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You can run much of your business in the cloud. But there are four things you might want to keep within the four walls of your office. Read more
Going Mobile? Make It More Than a Marketing Strategy
Smartphones and tablets are becoming an important tool for satisfying your customers' needs, not just for trying to sell to them. Are you ready? Read more
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There are lots of apps and software that make administrative work a little easier. Here are three that rise above the crowd. Read more
How to Choose the Best Platform for Your App
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Entrepreneurs Behaving Badly
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Technology can make your job easier. But when something goes wrong, you need basic business instincts to back you up. Read more
Why Apple's Maps Flap Could Make Your Life Harder
Don't think Apple's buggy new Maps app affects your business? Think again. Read more
Quick! Get Apple a New Map--for Smart Crisis Control
A buggy product launch? That's familiar territory for most tech founders... but not for Apple. Here's how the company could have minimized the damage. Read more
Want to Ride the iPhone 5 Wave? Get into Apple's Passbook
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Don't Skimp on This Tech Expense
When you're building your start-up, save money wherever you can. Just don't go cheap where it really matters. Read more
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All of those whiz-bang gadgets and tools are great--until they get in the way of running your business. Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen. Read more
How to Make Conference Calls Fun (Sort of)
ÜberConference promises to solve all of the usual technological headaches and make phone meetings more enjoyable. Here's how it works. Read more
Google+ Gets Down to Business
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How High-Tech Is Changing Retail
The difference between the winners and losers in retail increasingly comes down to one factor: tech savvy. Read more
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3 Cool Web Tools to Deepen Relationships With (Other) Entrepreneurs
Use technology to build stronger, more meaningful (virtual or real-life) relationships with small business owners. Here's three examples I love. Read more
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Presentations don't have to be boring. Advice from David Tisch, managing director of TechStars, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
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The race to dominate the mobile payment industry is on. Here's how six top contenders stack up. Read more
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A new analysis by a Silicon Valley venture capital firm identifies two tech business models that tend to stay strong. Read more
Prevent Hack Attacks: 5 Things to Do Today
Just how easily can a hacker destroy your online life? You don't want to know. Take preventive measures now. Read more
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If you're going to use the photo-pinning platform, turn those "pins" into sales. Here are a few tools that can help. Read more
7 Great Tools for Building a Mobile App
Whether you're comfortable with HTML5 or don't know a single line of code, there's a tool for you. Read more
5 Smartphone Tricks for Your Next Business Trip
Don't wait until your plans go awry. Use these handy tips for a smooth trip every time. Read more
Reviewed: Best Digital Magazine App
The next time you want to do a little reading on a business trip, reach for this handy app. Read more
8 Email Mistakes to Avoid
These blunders are more than just productivity killers; they will also make you look pretty foolish. Read more
7 Simple Tools to Keep Your Start-up Organized
Filing expenses, managing leads, tracking website bugs: all crucial processes--and potential time sucks. These online tools can help. Read more
