Tech Trends: Time-Management Apps
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4 Employee 'Motivators' That Can Backfire
Most of the people who work for you wouldn't dare admit that these incentives don't work nearly as well as you think they do. Read more
Paradox of Real-Time Data: No Time Left for Business
Up-to-the-minute updates were supposed to make you more efficient. What the heck happened? Read more
The Makings of a Great Start-up Name: 6 Tips
A killer company name isn't just about finding something that sounds right. Here are six things to keep in mind. Read more
5 Coolest Gaming Start-ups at SXSW 2013
Whether you're looking to create the next Angry Birds, or you want to monetize your game, check out these innovative start-ups heading to Austin this year. Read more
The Data Revolution? It's Coming to Farms Too
Meet the Y Combinator alum who's aiming to bring what he learned in Silicon Valley to farms across the country. Read more
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
Want to Expand into China? Read This First
Heading to China isn't right for every company--and even if it is for yours, it won't be easy. Here are three things to remember. Read more
Coolest Mobile Tech Companies to Check Out at SXSW
Face it: Your cell phone is becoming your window on the world. These new technologies from innovative companies are on the front-lines of mobile development. Read more
Yahoo Take Notice: 5 Workers Who Can Ruin Your Day
Yahoo's Marissa Mayer is wrong. Telecommuting prevents co-workers from wasting time and energy. Read more
Hey, Yahoo: Proof That Working From Home Works
According to CEO Marissa Mayer, telecommuting costs "speed and quality." But research suggests otherwise. Read more
4 Companies to Watch at SXSW 2013
These start-ups could steal the spotlight at Austin's big tech show. Read more
Better Collaboration in 3 Steps
Engineers use the Agile method to build software more efficiently. You can use it to run your company more efficiently. Read more
2 Reasons to Keep an Eye on GitHub
One, the maker of the world's most powerful software-development tool is growing at a stunning rate. Two, your next business will be built on it. Read more
Youngstown, Ohio: Mecca of 3D Printing? Not Yet
When President Obama touted a Youngstown, Ohio-based institute as a "state-of-the-art lab where new workers are mastering 3D printing," he spoke too soon. He... Read more
The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2013
Fast-growing start-ups are waging a war for top talent. But among even the most difficult positions to slot, a few emerge as the most challenging of all. Read more
The Dark Side of Start-up Culture
In tech start-ups especially, there's the idea that if you can't go big, you can just go home. This tragic story shows just how dangerous that ethos can be. Read more
4 Reasons Yahoo's Telecommuting Ban Won't Last
Telecommuting, handled properly, creates more effective, harder-working, employees. Eventually, Marissa Mayer will figure that out. Read more
Unexpected Key to This Start-up's Success: Southwest Airlines
In Confirmation.com's early days, the start-up made an unusual decision about how to grow: It went where Southwest flew. Here's why it worked. Read more
What Nepalese Mountaineers Can Teach You About Business
Sherpas are famous for trekking to the summit of Mount Everest. But one entrepreneur says they have much to teach the business world. Read more
Get Real: Working From Home Does Not Destroy Productivity
Yahoo's new policy requiring everyone to be in the office is an example of bad and backwards management thinking. Read more
Want to Start a Company? Stay as Ignorant as Possible
Forget cramming to learn your new industry inside and out. When you're starting up, ignorance makes you more creative, unique, and effective. Read more
The Fashion Week You've Never Heard Of
The runways in New York, Paris, and Milan may get all the attention, but most of the industry's business happens at a different event. Read more
5 Ways to Tell If You're Getting Great Advice
When you hear it, advice is just that, advice. You only know if it's great after the fact. Wouldn't it be great if you knew in advance? Read more
Want to Get Acquired? Get Your Funding From These VCs First
You may recognize many of the firms on this ranking of most successful VC firms. But there are a few noteworthy surprises, too. Read more
Maybe You Want Your Company to Stage the 'Harlem Shake'
It's silly and perhaps already played-out, but the latest viral dance epitomizes an employee-driven culture where fun is spontaneous and teams like ... Read more
Innovation, Ninja-Style
Consumer Electronics Association head Gary Shapiro says small tech companies, when they're at their best, act like ninjas. Read more
4 Ways You Discourage Customers From Buying
The relationship between buyers and sellers has changed. In the process, these four tactics have become major turn-offs. Read more
Business in Trouble? Tell Your Customers
When this café ran into financial trouble, the owners did the only thing they could: They asked customers for help--and help they did. Read more
Does Facebook Work for B2B Marketing?
Some firms have had success, while others say the social network does little for them. Inc.com talks to Facebook's small business director to learn more. Read more
10 Best Reasons to Be an Entrepreneur
When the work is hard and the hours are long, these are the reasons founders keep doing what they do. Read more
Creativity Tips From 5 Very Funny People
Great comedians make their living by seeing the world in a fresh way and creating high-value "product" to match. Could your team learn from that? Read more
13 Habits of Extraordinary Bosses
Extraordinary bosses use these habits to bring out the extraordinary in those around them. Read more
24 Rejuvenating Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break
Eating a cold sandwich at your desk while you surf Facebook doesn't count. Shake things up with one of these energy boosters. Read more
11 Life-Changing Questions You Must Ask Yourself
Ask yourself these questions every day. Without fail. And then, based on your answers, take action. Read more
