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Give yourself a gift this Mother's Day: more time. These tools can help. Read more
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Sometimes it's smarter to ditch the dream of finding something brand new. Try riding someone else's wave instead. Read more
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Equipping a website to process credit card payments is hassle. Or it was, until Stripe and its 20-something founders came along. Read more
Need Customer Service Help? There’s a Bot for That
Online customer service 24/7 can be hard to swing on a small business budget. But there is another solution. Read more
Tech Bubble? Why It’s Different This Time
There's no question that we're in a start-up boom. But the power dynamics look very different this time around. Read more
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Giant corporations use data analysis to fine-tune their marketing. So can you. Read more
Are You Still Using Spray and Pray Pricing?
Most retailers still advertise on price, without any data to back it up. That's a race to the bottom--and you're not likely to win. Read more
Customer Service Victim Turned Entrepreneur
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Box: Can It Stop a Goliath Named Google?
If the rumors are true, Google will launch a cloud service that aims squarely at Box. Does the start-up have what it takes to survive? Read more
How 2 Software Engineers Built GrubHub 
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A Clever Way to Spy on Your Competitors
Get to know what your rivals are up to online. Don't worry--it's legal. Read more
Apple to Launch App Tools for Non-Geeks
If Apple lives up to its promise, you'll be able to build apps yourself--no coding required. Read more
Facebook Ads: Are You Paying More & Getting Less?
Demand has driven ad prices higher even as click-through rates dropped. Have you checked your Facebook performance lately? Read more
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Don't lock yourself into one platform. Here are 8 sites to get your wares in front of more click-happy shoppers. Read more
How to Get Good Social Media ROI
Seven things you must do to make sure your campaign is measurable and effective. Read more
The Website That Gets Almost Everything Right
Every once in a while, a brand comes along that masters the art of selling things online. Here's one you can learn from. Read more
There's No Way Instagram Is Worth $1 Billion
The start-up may have pulled down a billion-dollar payday, but that doesn't mean it was worth it. Read more
9 Ways to Get More Out of Google Analytics
Already know and love Google's data tools? Here are nine cool features you may not be using--but should. Read more
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Strategies every start-up and small business can take from Apple, Facebook, Google, and other leaders in high tech. Read more
Why the Best Product Doesn't Always Win
Entrepreneurs often think only the best product will let them succeed. But sometimes 'best' isn't what your customers really want. Read more
Note to Tech Start-ups: Cool Products Aren’t Enough
A hot mobile app that gets attention does not a company make. A better way: Build what people want and find a way to make it pay. Read more
Can This Company Become the New Disney?
Rovio, the maker of the wildly popular Angry Birds game, has stolen a few pages from Disney's playbook. And it just might work. Read more
4 Ways Big Data Can Trick You
Analyzing heaps of data can give you an edge... or make you fall flat on your face. It all depends on how you use the results. Read more
Google’s Search Changes: Should You Care?
Google's adding more semantic features to its search engine. Here's a reality check on what it might mean for your business. Read more
How to Build a Website That Inspires Trust
Seven things you can do to convince potential customers your site isn't a fly-by-night operation. Read more
Why Premature Hype Kills Start-ups
If your beta product isn't ready for prime time, the last thing you need is attention from the media. Read more
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Want your app to be the next Angry Birds or Pinterest? Try these expert strategies for getting it downloaded by the masses. Read more
PayPal Here Takes Aim at Square
Who will win? Doesn't matter--small businesses stand to gain as these mobile payment platforms try to out-innovate each other. Read more
The Unsung Hero Behind Every Great Website
Talented engineers and project managers both play key roles, but much of the success of your website hinges on this key person. Read more
Make Social Commerce Work: 7 Tips
Can you use Facebook and Twitter to sell? Maybe--but it's going to take some experimentation. Here are some ideas to try. Read more
Anticipate Your Customer's Next Click
How to fine-tune your website to give your customers exactly what they're looking for. Read more
Advertising Overload: Are You Guilty?
New research on just how many marketing messages it takes to completely turn off a customer. Read more
How New Orleans Re-Started
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on the roadblock that keeps cities--and start-up founders--from solving big problems. Read more
