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Will Your Texting Policy Stand Up in Court?

A new Supreme Court case casts a shadow on employee text messaging rules. The case involves an employer sued for reading an employee's (highly sexual) text m...  Read more

Small Businesses Score Super Bowl Contracts with the NFL

The NFL’s Emerging Business Program works to educate local minority- and women-owned businesses about Super Bowl vendor procurement opportunities.  Read more

Regret that Tattoo? No Problem

More entrepreneurs are making money on removing unwanted body art.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Booksfree.com

With a 7,500 square-foot warehouse in Vienna, Virginia filled with three million titles, entrepreneur Doug Ross runs a Netflix for book lovers.  Read more

How to Build a Brand Internationally

For decades, Coca-Cola and IBM were among the scant few globally-recognized brands. By crafting a universal message and increasing brand awareness, here's ho...  Read more

With IPO, Tesla Hopes to Raise $100 Million

The latest in a string of clean-tech IPO announcements, the electric car company's long-anticipated stock sale could propel it to household-name status.   Read more

The Business of Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal

A look at the companies that supply the busy port with docks, nets, and life rings.  Read more

Obituary: Wilma Cannon Cheely, 1910-2009

Recalling the life of a pioneer in the temporary staffing industry  Read more

Case Study: Do You Need to Slow Down?

Lisa Disbrow's doctors urged her to slow down. Could the entrepreneur find a way to manage her illness and her business?  Read more

Warm Up Your Car With Your iPhone

Reviewing the new Viper SmartStart remote car starter.  Read more