Going Overseas? Don't Leave Home Without This App
A number of apps promise to translate text over the Web. But a new one goes a step further: It puts live interpreters only a click away. Read more
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2 Reasons to Keep an Eye on GitHub
One, the maker of the world's most powerful software-development tool is growing at a stunning rate. Two, your next business will be built on it. Read more
Too Big to Ignore: The Data Revolution
Data is changing business as you know it. Check out this excerpt from the forthcoming book, Too Big to Ignore: The Business Case for Big Data. Read more
VC Obsession: Connected Health Start-ups
According to one estimate, funding for digital health start-ups soared 46 percent in 2012. Check out some of the companies on the receiving end. Read more
How to Use Technology to Win a Price War
Need to keep an eye on what your competitors charge? Let software do the work for you. Read more
Rhapsody CEO: Freemium Doesn't Work
A free streaming plan has helped both Pandora and Spotify get thousands of users. Rhapsody's John Irwin says it's a losing strategy in the long run. Read more
Why Predicting Customer Behavior Is Problematic
Using data to predict your customers' moves is a tricky art and science--and it's not for the uninitiated. Read more
3 Apps That Made My Life Better in 2012
Lots of apps over-promise, under-deliver, and then fade into oblivion. Inc.com columnist Minda Zetlin highlights three with staying power. Read more
Hardware Wants to Be Free
Technology is getting cheap--so cheap, in fact, that gadgets alone may cease to be the moneymakers. Tech start-ups, take note. Read more
Biggest Tech Trends of 2012
After a year's worth of hardware and software news, these six developments are the ones to remember. Read more
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
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
Windows 8: The Next Frontier for App Developers
Pundits are skeptical about the future of Microsoft's operating system, but there are three reasons why it's a big deal for software entrepreneurs. Read more
5 Apps That Make QuickBooks Better
You're already using QuickBooks. Check out five ways to get more mileage out of it. Read more
4 Problem-Solving Analytics Tools
Buried deep in your data are all kinds of clues you need to strengthen your business. Here's how to uncover them. Read more
Want to Spy on Rivals? There's an App for That
Social media can offer lots of clues into your competitors' strategies. The trouble is capturing all that data. A new app promises to do it for you. Read more
Windows Phone 8: Beginning of the End for Apps?
Microsoft fans, rejoice: Your new phone is here. And though it might be late to the party, this device could usher in big changes for apps. Read more
4 Reasons to Skip the Cloud
You can run much of your business in the cloud. But there are four things you might want to keep within the four walls of your office. Read more
Going Mobile? Make It More Than a Marketing Strategy
Smartphones and tablets are becoming an important tool for satisfying your customers' needs, not just for trying to sell to them. Are you ready? Read more
How to Choose the Best Platform for Your App
Do you develop on Apple iOS, Google Android, or Windows? Or all of the above? Check out the pros and cons for the major platforms. Read more
7 Web Tools Every Start-Up Needs
Whether you're just starting up or need a way to manage existing operations, these tools have you covered. Read more
The Future of Your Commute
You can't work while you drive--yet. But new technology is evolving quickly and could make it happen soon. Read more
Entrepreneurs Behaving Badly
Sometimes customers do things that make you want to take extreme actions. But there's no good excuse for going this far. Read more
Why Apple's Maps Flap Could Make Your Life Harder
Don't think Apple's buggy new Maps app affects your business? Think again. Read more
Quick! Get Apple a New Map--for Smart Crisis Control
A buggy product launch? That's familiar territory for most tech founders... but not for Apple. Here's how the company could have minimized the damage. Read more
Want to Ride the iPhone 5 Wave? Get into Apple's Passbook
iPhone 5 customers will be able to store loyalty cards and coupons on their devices. Here's how to make sure they can access yours, too. Read more
10 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Entrepreneurs
Save time and get more done--all with just a smartphone. Here are ten tools you'll need. Read more
Best Way to Keep Your Company Computers Safe
For years, antivirus software was the gold standard for securing your IT. But the cloud has changed the nature of the game. Read more
How to Make Conference Calls Fun (Sort of)
ÜberConference promises to solve all of the usual technological headaches and make phone meetings more enjoyable. Here's how it works. Read more
Google+ Gets Down to Business
If it can't lure more users away from Facebook, Google has another plan for its social network: go after business users. Read more
How High-Tech Is Changing Retail
The difference between the winners and losers in retail increasingly comes down to one factor: tech savvy. Read more
2 Kinds of Start-ups That Get More Valuable Post-IPO
A new analysis by a Silicon Valley venture capital firm identifies two tech business models that tend to stay strong. Read more
7 Tools to Get More Out of Pinterest
If you're going to use the photo-pinning platform, turn those "pins" into sales. Here are a few tools that can help. Read more
7 Great Tools for Building a Mobile App
Whether you're comfortable with HTML5 or don't know a single line of code, there's a tool for you. Read more
5 Smartphone Tricks for Your Next Business Trip
Don't wait until your plans go awry. Use these handy tips for a smooth trip every time. Read more
