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Dislike: How Not to Treat Your Customers on Facebook
The two owners of Amy's Baking Company Boutique & Bistro clearly need some training in social media. Here's what they got wrong. Read more
Survey Reveals Lingering Uphill Battle for Health Care Law
A new survey shows that small business owners are curtailing hiring and spending in anticipation of the new rules. Read more
Study: Crowdfunders Act Surprisingly Similar to VCs
Crowdfunding critics take note: A recent study by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick proves that crowdfunders are better than you might think at finding quality... Read more
Shazi Visram: I Was Approached By My Dream Acquirer
The CEO of Happy Family talks about the recent acquisition by Danone, the company's future, and what it means for her role. Read more
3 Reasons to Consider Franchising Now
These three stats reveal why now might be the best time to buy into an existing franchise. Read more
Small Businesses See More Opportunity in America Than Abroad
For small businesses looking to grow, the focus is on technology and the economy--here in the U.S. Read more
Danone Acquires Happy Family
The fast-growing organic baby food company hands over 90 percent in equity to Danone for hundreds of millions of dollars. Founder and CEO Shazi Visram couldn... Read more
5 Hot Opportunities for Start-ups
Fresh numbers from Intuit shine a light on where consumers are spending the most--and where you might want to look for new business ideas. Read more
Create a Culture of Giving: 3 Tips
Helping others isn't just nice--it's good for overall productivity. Here are three easy ways to make teamwork central to your culture. Read more
Immigration Bill Takes Aim at Employers of Undocumented Workers
Small business support for mandatory employment-eligibility verification, such as E-Verify, may be short-lived. Here's why. Read more
Make Room For Tech's Fastest Growing Minority
This group is uniquely positioned to provide an endless pool of talent, innovation, and insight to start-ups in the United States. This is where you come in. Read more
Want to Succeed? Get Used to Failure
Stop thinking so much--you're just procrastinating, says Jessica Herrin, founder of WeddingChannel.com and Stella and Dot. Read more
Funded: Inside AOL's New Web Show
Baratunde Thurston's series of short online episodes about crowdfunding explores a new breed of entrepreneurship. But a celebrity show, this is not. "The mai... Read more
Space Entrepreneurs Taming the Final Frontier
Check out three ambitious companies focused on intergalactic innovation--and one expert's forecast for what's next in space. Read more
How Gilt Groupe Built, And Kept, Its 7 Million Member Fan Base
Make customer experience your number one priority, says co-founder Alexis Maybank. Read more
A Great Product Means Little Without Great Salesmanship
Want to grow your business? Be prepared to "become obsessed" with being a great salesperson, says one successful entrepreneur. Read more
Marketplace Fairness Act: Are Digital Downloads Fair Game?
If online retailers are required to adhere to state sales tax rules, how will sellers of downloadable products deal? Read more
Women Leaders: Stop Trying to Lead Like a Man
To be a true leader, you must establish trust and build bonds with your employees, says Simon Sinek. Read more
4 Reasons Business Owners Are Not Confident About the Economy
Take a closer look at some of the fundamentals underlying the recent positive economic news. Read more
Yahoo CEO: Why I Was Right About Telecommuting
In an interview Tuesday, Marissa Mayer said she knows exactly what you think of her telecommuting policy but doesn't care--because it's working. Read more
Need Cash? Your Biggest Competitor Is Offering--For A Price
A growing number of big companies want to fund small businesses in their industries, but be careful of the terms. Read more
This New Rule Means More Government Contracts for Women
The government just eliminated a cap on contracts for women-owned small businesses. Here's what the change could mean for your business. Read more
Here's Why Everyone's Not Sold on Google Glass
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5 Lessons from Warren Buffett's Letters
Berkshire Hathaway's chairman has a reputation for eloquence in his annual shareholder letters. Here are five gems from over the years. Read more
Marissa Mayer: 'I've Hired Every Person I Wanted'
During Wired 's Business Conference on Tuesday, the Yahoo CEO explained why she's a sure-shot when it comes to recruiting great talent. Read more
3 Reasons to Crowdfund Your Next Project (Hint: It's Not About the Money)
Considering a crowdfunding site to raise money? You might get one of these things instead. Read more
Fake Meat for the Masses?
Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown wants to completely rearrange the protein scene--without rocking the cultural boat. Here's his strategy. Read more
Evan Williams's Start-up Secret: Just Hang On
The co-founder of Twitter and Medium, perhaps best known as @Ev, explains the power of conviction when starting a company through tales of his ups and downs ... Read more
Senate Passes Online Sales Tax Bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House. Read more
3 Things Vanity Fair's Instagram Story Missed
Instagram's journey from launch to acquisition to continued growth is a Silicon Valley dream--and a well documented one, at that. Here's a few things you mig... Read more
3 Weird Ways to Get Customers to Spend More
There's an entire field dedicated to studying how to nudge consumers to spend more--and it has come up with some pretty bizarre findings. Read more
Why This Successful Website Is Going Brick and Mortar
There's H&R Block for taxes and walk-in clinics for patients. This company is betting the same model can work for legal advice shops. Read more
Airbnb Founder: Best Way to Get Inside Your Customers' Heads
Airbnb co-founder and CPO Joe Gebbia says his company uses one tactic to really understand the customer experience. Read more
TaskRabbit Founder: 5 Lessons in Turning an Idea Into a Reality
Leah Busque, founder of TaskRabbit, talks about what she's learned from launching her start-up. Read more