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Fat Fingers? There's an App for That

You could get so much done on a smartphone--if only typing wasn't such a pain. This app aims can make it a whole lot easier.  Read more

6 Ways to Make Your Story Go Viral

How do you get people talking about your product or idea? It's less unpredictable than it seems.  Read more

Cure for Clumsy-phone Syndrome

Drop it. Throw it. Drown it. Do whatever you want to your phone because iCracked's A.J. Forsythe and Anthony Martin have a cheap and fast fix.  Read more

Where You Can Get Entrepreneur-Made Electronics

An online boutique gives you a way to browse electronics made by entrepreneurs.  Read more

What Liberty Reserve's Takedown (Doesn't) Mean For Bitcoin

The takedown of Liberty Reserve has plenty of people wondering about what will happen to Bitcoin. Here's why it could actually be a good thing.  Read more

Why Timing Is Everything

How to identify good timing and make the most of the opportunities it presents.  Read more

Not a Nerd? There's an App for That

Santiago Jaramillo is bringing the benefits of mobile apps to not so tech savvy market segments with his start-up BlueBridge Digital.  Read more

What a Great Homepage Does to Hook Customers

You only have a few seconds to grab their attention, so stop being boring and start being useful, says AM Venture's Patrick Woods.  Read more

Cheat Sheet for New Google Plus Features

Here are all of the new and classic features of Google Plus all in one cheat sheet.  Read more

8 New Tech Companies to Watch

These start-ups offer innovation in many forms: better data visualization, a hardware solution for better security, and more.  Read more

Why Social Media Isn't the Problem. You Are

Flash-sale sites offer a broader business lesson in what a lot of negative feedback means on social media.  Read more

Find the Perfect Space for a Pop-up Store

The pop-up store concept has been around for years, but new online tools make these retail experiments much easier.  Read more

JLo, Verizon Target Latinos With Viva Movil

The chief creative officer promises a new kind of retail experience.  Read more

Social Media vs. Having a Life: 3 Ways to Strike a Balance

Yes, Virginia, it is possible to stay connected to social media without it taking over your life. Here's how.  Read more

Build Trust and Authority in Google Search

Here's what you need to know about Google's Hilltop algorithm and how to use it to your advantage.  Read more

Big Data Tools Are Not Just for Big Business

Not sure how to apply big data to your small business? Check out these tips and tools.  Read more

All Signs Point to 2014 Twitter IPO

With 2014 revenue projects nearing $1 billion, analysts expect a public offering. Turns out, Twitter is putting all the right wheels in motion to IPO in a year.  Read more

Shorts Season: Is it Time for a Dress Code?

As temperatures grow warmer, the days are numbered before an employee comes in wearing skimpy cut-offs. Here's how--and when--to deal with wardrobe issues in...  Read more

Just Press Print: the New Industrial Age

3-D printing technology is all the rage. How useful is it for your business?  Read more

5 Powerful Business Laptops

These affordable models are fast and efficient--and they've got extra features to boot.  View slideshow

Tech Company Tableau Software Goes Public

The fast-growing data visualization software company puts Seattle back on the IPO map.  Read more

Facebook Might Spoil Yahoo's Acquisition Party

Yahoo is eyeing the blogging platform Tumblr, but Facebook might beat it to the buzzer.  Read more

Why 'Inbox Zero' Is Like a Fad Diet

Handle founder Shawn Carolan explains why pursuing email perfection is all but pointless.  Read more

Modern Mobile Etiquette: 6 Rules

Smartphones may be smart, but the way we use them is still a little dumb. It's time for a mobile code of ethics.  Read more

Why You Shouldn't Trust Hootsuite's Auto-Scheduler

Marketers can't trust predictive algorithms unless they understand exactly how they are built.  Read more

Dislike: How Not to Treat Your Customers on Facebook

The two owners of Amy's Baking Company Boutique & Bistro clearly need some training in social media. Here's what they got wrong.  Read more

4 Smartphones for Mobile Pros

The iPhone 5 is hardly the only game in town. Here are several business-oriented handsets that meet even the most demanding entrepreneur's needs.  View slideshow

The Web Should Come With a Safety Warning

Gun owners have gun safety classes. So, too, should Web users have cyber safety training, argues Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor Steve Blank.  Read more

Efficiency Trumps Frugality in the IT Department

At Facebook, IT issues are easily fixed: Employees just get a new computer. Sound expensive? Here's why it's worth it.  Read more

6 Myths About Social Media Marketing

Here's why your company's Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media campaigns aren't performing as well as they could be.  Read more

YouTube Subscriptions: New Revenue Stream for Your Brand?

The world's biggest video site will start charging viewers to watch some premium content. Here's what it could mean for your business.  Read more

New Start-ups: Here's Your Digital To-Do List

You already know you need a robust Web presence for your business. What other tech steps do you need to take to get established? Read this handy list.  Read more

Company to Watch: Joor

Joor lets retailers order wholesale fashions with a click. Check out more about this start-up's stellar growth.  Read more

Here's Why Everyone's Not Sold on Google Glass

Not everyone is eager to splurge $1,500 on Google's high-tech eyewear, least of all the writers at "Saturday Night Live" who roasted it in a recent skit star...  View slideshow

If You Can Only Do One Thing With Social Media, Make It This 

Here's how Dave Kerpen, the CEO of Likeable Local, recommends you get started with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Watch video