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4 Ways to Embrace Big Data

Here's a handful of useful tools to collect the kind of data you need to make better business decisions.  Read more

Imagine a World Without Your iPhone

No, really. Try to. Or better yet, why not actually put down your phone and live in the real world?  Read more

Lessons in Learning How to Program

Here's one way to be a better communicator: Start treating people more like computers.  Read more

Google+ Communities: New Social Option for Businesses

Like Facebook, now Google+ offers a way to connect with--and presumably market to--like-minded people.  Read more

Best Business Gadgets of 2012

This past year was one of the best in recent memory for innovative new devices to help you run your operation smoothly, keep employees happy, and stay connec...  View slideshow

2013 Trend: Ads Will Be Articles & Vice Versa

Forget banners and pop-ups. Instead, connect with consumers via blogs, videos, white papers, and more.  Read more

Web Analytics Scorecards--a CMO's Best Friend

A scorecard is a great way to show progress on tactics and hold your team accountable. Here's what yours should look like.  Read more

Artificial Intelligence Is In, Zombies Are Out

Inc. asked future-focused experts how to make money in 2013 (and beyond). This distinguished fellow has four words for you: Zombies are played out.  Read more

Sandy Lerner Talks Innovation, Cosmetics & What's Next

Sandy Lerner co-founded tech giant Cisco, co-founded makeup company Urban Decay, and now runs a successful organic farm. What's next?  Read more

Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs

Inspiration can come from anywhere. These nine books may not all fit into the "business book" genre, but they're still must-reads.  Read more

Ask Questions That Are Easy for Your Community to Answer 

Likeable Media CEO Dave Kerpen gives examples of humorous questions you can ask to inspire responses on social media.  Watch video

5 Tech Trends You Can't Afford to Ignore

Silicon Valley was aflutter this week with Mary Meeker's bold new report on Internet trends. Here's what you missed.  Read more

Don't Waste Your Time and Money on Email Marketing

Email can be a powerful tool in the marketer's tool kit. Don't get it all wrong.  Read more

What the Facebook-Zynga Split Means for Game Developers

Facebook and Zynga will now go their own ways, leveling the playing field for start-up game developers.  Read more

Your Online Bio, Supercharged

The skinny on three services that help you create personal webpages to encompass your entire online life.  Read more

Yelp's Jeremy Stoppelman: 'What the Hell Am I Doing?' 

When Yelp launched in 2004, Jeremy Stoppelman and his co-founder thought they were super geniuses. But the site flopped.  Watch video

Why the Microsoft Surface is Doomed

Why you should think twice about betting your business on Microsoft's new device.  Read more

Yes, There Is a Tech Bubble. Here's How I Know 

The futurist and founder of Infospace and inome analyzes the lunacy of current tech valuations  Watch video

Customer Gripes: 4 Smart Ways to Respond Online

Do you delve into the fray when you get a bad review or a tweet bashing your service? You should--here are the best ways to do it.  Read more

Proof For Skeptics: Cyber Monday is Huge

Here's the backstory on Cyber Monday and what this year's statistics mean for retailers.  Read more

4 Business-Friendly Tools From Pinterest

From best practices to marketing buttons and widgets, here are some Pinterest resources to help you get more out of the platform.  Read more

Dude, What Happened to Your Marketing Emails?

Turns out, a significant portion of your emails might be going directly into a black hole. Here's what you're doing wrong.  Read more

How John Borthwick Tries to Reinvent Digg 

Earlier this year, John Borthwick's Betaworks acquired the lagging social news website Digg. Here he talks about how Digg became a start-up again.  Watch video

Winners & Losers of the Next 10 Years 

The futurist and founder of InfoSpace and inome makes some bold predictions about the landscape of tech 10 years out  Watch video

The Next Big Thing in Ads

With the help of NFC-enabled smartphones, ads are getting even more interactive. But are they right for your company?  Read more