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Customer Service Victim Turned Entrepreneur
Remember the guy who created the "United breaks guitars" YouTube video? Now he's turned his experience into a start-up. Read more
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Cloud start-ups have thrived because no major Big Tech company beat down their doors. That just changed. Read more
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The reason so many would-be entrepreneurs fails is because they get too hung up on their ideas. Read more
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
Is Your Marketing Too... Nice?
T-Mobile tries on a new, tougher image in its advertising. Will it work? A look at the challenges of re-making a brand identity. Read more
How to Create a Viral Campaign (Hint: You Can’t)
Whether or not your marketing takes off--and takes on a life of its own--isn't really up to you. But you can set yourself up for success. Read more
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
3 Cloud Services That Make Work Easier
Protect yourself against data loss, security blunders, and--that real productivity killer--inefficiency. Read more
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Entrepreneurs are divided into digital natives and digital immigrants. If you don't go native in a hurry, you will be left behind. 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
8 Pinterest Alternatives to Try
Don't lock yourself into one platform. Here are 8 sites to get your wares in front of more click-happy shoppers. Read more
CEOs: 5 Simple Reasons Why You Should Tweet
No more excuses. Tweeting, even for c-level execs, can be surprisingly productive. Here's why. 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
Social Networks: Bigger Isn't Always Better
Four start-ups building apps designed to keep your social circles small and more personal. Read more
The Dangers of Marketing Half-Baked Products
Should you show the world your technology before it's fully baked? Google did with Project Glass--but that doesn't mean you should. 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
Facebook-Instagram Deal: How Google Should Respond
Google needs to do something bold now that Facebook has a killer photo app. Here's one suggestion. Read more
Facebook & Instagram: Why You Should Care
What does the $1 billion acquisition have to do with you? A look at the dangers of hitching your company to one particular platform. 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
8 Reasons to Fire Your Personal Assistant
Need a cheaper way to manage your topsy-turvy schedule? These apps and services will do the trick. Read more
A Simple Cure for Project Management Headaches
Want to spend more time working on a project than managing it? Try this tool. Read more
Crowdfunding: What to Know Before You Go All In
Before you raise money from the masses, a few words of warning. Read more
5 Smart Moves to Steal from the Tech Industry
Strategies every start-up and small business can take from Apple, Facebook, Google, and other leaders in high tech. Read more
4 Brilliant Video Marketing Campaigns
Having trouble dreaming up a new Web campaign for your product or service? Borrow some ideas from these viral videos. Read more
Should You Pay to Launch to a Crowd?
Tech entrepreneurs flock to pricey events for the networking and the potential prize money. But there are cheaper ways to launch to the masses. Read more
Start-up Marketing: An Essential Road Map
How to spread the word when you're new to an industry, don't have a big budget, and have few people to help you do it. Read more
Are You an Oversharer Online? How to Tell
A new tool scans all of your online activity and lets you know if it's in danger of tainting your reputation. 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
5 Secrets of a Great E-Newsletter Business
An e-newsletter has relatively low costs of entry and can quickly scale up to millions in revenues per year. Here's how to get started. 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
