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How BaubleBar Undercuts the Competition

Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the co-founders of online retailer BaubleBar, talk about how they convince customers they sell quality designer jewelry, de...  Watch video


How Pinterest Really Makes Money: Should You Care?

How else did you expect the site to make money? My company uses the same business model--and there's nothing unethical about it.  Read more


When Daily Deals Work: 8 Scenarios

You'll likely take a revenue hit and strain your operations. So make sure you're doing a daily deal for the right reason.  Read more


The 9 Most Common Start-up Mistakes

Mistakes are a great way to learn. But why not skip the pain and suffering yourself--at least on these 9 mistakes.  Read more


Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s the Difference?

The terms sometimes get used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. And that matters if you're thinking of applying.  Read more


What's for Dinner? Ask These 7 Start-ups

These hot new companies are looking to change the way we eat, and are bringing in lots of dough from investors.  Read more


How the Super Bowl Shortchanged the Web

Streaming the Super Bowl was smart. Turning it into a second-tier version of the event? Not so much.  Read more


The Stealthiest Start-up Killer

It's the threat you never see coming. In fact, even after you crash and burn you still might not recognize it.  Read more


Website Smackdown: Mayo Clinic vs. Cleveland Clinic

Two of the country's most respected hospitals: Which one has mastered the art -- and science -- of great website design?  Read more


Why Your Crowdfunded Campaign Tanked

You launched your idea on Kickstarter... but the crowds (and their wallets) never came. Here's what you did wrong.  Read more