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Criticized by the Competition? 4 Tips to Fight Back

The instinct to fight back when your company is attacked can be strong. But it pays to think twice before jumping into a public fray.  Read more

Las Vegas Loses Tech Start-up to Silicon Valley

Robot company Romotive was one of the start-ups Tony Hsieh recruited and invested in as part of his project to revitalize downtown Las Vegas.  Read more

Stop Selling Me Porn

A rash of books and articles instructs career-minded women on how to live their ideal lives. Why I've stopped listening.  Read more

4 Places to Find Big Ideas

Need to stop fighting fires and find time to think deeply? Here are four activities that can help even the busiest people make space in their schedule for bi...  Read more

Is 'Do Not Track' Good for Online Advertising?

As browsers take steps to protect consumer privacy, what does this mean for small businesses that rely on Internet ads?  Read more

Wealth and Entrepreneurship: Young Americans Saving Less

A new study shows Americans under 40 have saved less than previous generations. What might that mean for those who hope to own a business?  Read more

VC Asks Entrepreneurs to Tackle Gun Safety

Ron Conway, one of Silicon Valley's most prominent investors, wants to see start-ups throw their creativity behind a different problem: gun safety.  Read more

Fisker: Better Off Without Its Founder?

Henrik Fisker resigned Wednesday from the electric vehicle company he started. Can Fisker Automotive bounce back without him?  Read more

Why Your IT Department Hates March Madness

IT departments stress out about company servers being overloaded by employees streaming the NCAA tournament.  Read more

Is the Series A Crunch a Myth?

A new report looks at 10 years worth of data on VC deals. Here's what you need to know.  Read more

Teens: Super Users (and Predictors) of Technology

Newsflash: Kids use the Internet a lot. Here's what you need to know about their usage--and why it matters.  Read more

5 Surprising Stats About Entrepreneurs' Health

Do business owners lead healthier lives than the typical office worker? Here are the stats--you be the judge.  Read more

Got Hacked? Google's Got Some Tips for You

When your site is hacked, it can feel like a disaster. Google announced it's set up a place where you can learn how to get back on your feet again.  Read more

Is Kickstarter Slowing Down?

You've seen the headlines about uber successful crowdfunding campaigns. But what's the big picture look like?  Read more

An End to the BBB's Scandal in Los Angeles

The Southland chapter of the Better Business Bureau was reportedly expelled Tuesday from the national organization.  Read more

Peter Thiel Talks About the Day Mark Zuckerberg Turned Down Yahoo's $1 Billion

The PayPal co-founder, early Facebook investor, and Founders Fund managing partner explains the most famous deal that never happened--and what luck had to do...  Read more

5 Tips For Getting Esther Dyson's Money

No more "cute little apps." The entrepreneur-turned-angel-investor reveals what piques her interest--plus one idea she's willing to invest in today.  Read more

How to Interview a Recent Grad

New grads may be bursting with potential, but they seldom know how to communicate their skills to a potential employer.  Read more

Fielding Raise Requests: You're Doing It Wrong

Having a conversation about increased compensation isn't just tricky for the employee doing the asking. The Founder of GetRaised explains what many bosses ge...  Read more

What Happens When You Reward Weak Employees

VC superstar Mark Suster on the costs of rewarding weak employees because of guilt.  Read more

Bit.ly CEO Steps Down to 'Pursue Other Interests'

The URL shortening company announced Peter Stern's resignation Monday in a cryptic blog post.  Read more

Trying to Tap Into the Viral Nature of Crowdfunding

Entrepreneur Josh Abramson, co-founder of CollegeHumor and BustedTees, is moving on to a Kickstarer-esque graphic t-shirt e-commerce site.  Read more

Report: More Undergraduates Enrolling in Computer Science Majors

The number of students enrolled in a computer science major continues to rise dramatically.  Read more

The Best Advice You'll Ever Receive (Hint: You Already Got It)

Ever wish for a bit of solid advice to make life easier? The best advice you've ever gotten is probably hidden in your own backyard.  Read more

About to Miss Your Q1 Targets? Here's a 5-Step Response Plan

VC Brad Feld offers advice to business owners who aren't optimistic about meeting their first quarter goals.  Read more

Pick-Up Tips for Wooing the Best Hires

Tech start-up founders are getting downright seductive in their hiring strategies. Here are three unusual ways they're courting top candidates.  Read more

Women: Watch Out for Your No. 1 Enemy

No, it's not powerful men, and it's not the struggle for work-life balance. Here's what you're really up against.  Read more

Game Design Badge: Boy Scouts Embrace the Digital World

The new merit badge will give members of one of America's most traditional organizations skills for the digital future.  Read more

Why You Need to Dump the Org Chart

Has your start-up outgrown the organizational chaos of its early days? Skip the rigid org chart and focus on formalizing your day-to-day processes instead.  Read more

Report: State of Global Cloud Computing Policy

The policy environment around cloud computing is improving, but some countries are moving more quickly than others.  Read more

What's the Difference Between a Facebook and Pinterest User? Find Out

Thanks to a Pew report, here are the statistics on age, ethnicity, and education of social media users on the biggest platforms.  Read more

Facebook's New News Feed: What's in It for You

CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims the facelift will make Facebook the "best personalized newspaper in the world." Here's what it means for brands.  Read more

The Internet's Back Room for Start-up Acquistions

Exitround, a website that was launched yesterday, seeks tofacilitate anonymous start-up acquisitions.  Read more

Data Breaches: More Common Than You Think

Failing to notify data breach victims can cost small businesses both money and reputation, according to a new study.  Read more

Troublemaking Teens Grow Into Great Entrepreneurs?

Research suggests aggressive behavior in teens is a key ingredient in the recipe for entrepreneurship.  Read more