Hey, Boss: Avoid a 'Binders of Women' Moment
Sure, there are generational differences in the workplace. But no manager wants to stick his foot in his mouth with a gender gaffe like Mitt Romney. Here's h... Read more
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Report: Peter Thiel to Invest in Airbnb
At $150 million, the investment would value the company at $2.5 billion. Read more
3 Steps to Getting Apple's Manufacturing Back in the U.S.A.
The presidential debate stirred a debate about outsourcing jobs overseas. Here's how one expert believes Apple can bring manufacturing back home. Read more
Ben Horowitz: How to Give Good Feedback
According to the venture investor and former entrepreneur, if you want to be a good CEO, you need to give good feedback. Horowitz explains how. Read more
The 60-Hour Workweek Is a Myth
Don't believe what you hear: Recent research suggests employees exaggerate the amount of time they really spend working. Read more
SecondMarket Partners With AngelList to Fund Start-ups
SecondMarket investors can now create a portfolio of early-stage companies with individual stakes as small as $5,000. Read more
Jack Dorsey: 'User' Is a Dirty Word
Twitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey said that it's time to reconsider the word "user" when referring to a company's client base. Read more
Yelp on Review Bust: No More 'Shortcuts'
The online company review site put a "consumer alert" badge on eight small businesses caught purchasing reviews. Read more
5 Twitter Lessons From the Obama and Romney Campaigns
Twitter has grown exponentially since the last Presidential election. Here's how both candidates are using it--and you can too. Read more
Reddit Founder: Tech Start-ups Will Save the U.S.
Fresh off his Internet 2012 campaign bus tour, Alexis Ohanian makes a pitch for how an open Internet will help stimulate the economy. Read more
Fact Check: Romney's Real Position on Workplace Diversity
Romney claimed last night that his cabinet had more women in senior leadership positions than any other state in America. But is that true? Read more
Report: VC Deal Activity on the Rise
Seed investments now constitute the largest percentage of all venture capital deals. Read more
Don't Hire the Best Person for the Job
According to one expert's counter-intuitive advice, here's who you should hire instead. Read more
Restaurateurs: Need a Mobile Site? OpenTable Wants to Help
Restaurants that sign up with the booking app before February 2013 will receive a free mobilized makeover for their website. Read more
Inside Geoloqi's Unusual (& Fascinating) Acquisition
There's nothing typical about founder Amber Case. And this isn't your typical M&A deal. Here's how it happened. Read more
Let's Talk About the Real Job Creators
At tonight's presidential debate, the candidates will be pushing for better policies for "job creators." Who are they really talking about? Read more
You're Probably Not Doing Enough About Cyber Security
A new report reveals that many small business owners aren't prepared for a cyber attack--even though they know they should be. Read more
What Would Paul Graham Do? Just Ask
New search engine, What Would Paul Graham Do, generates entrepreneurial advice from Y Combinator founder. Read more
Your Employees Think You're a Terrible Boss
Bosses are behaving badly. A new study has some unflattering findings on managers and their relationships, or lack thereof, with co-workers. Read more
5 Technology Trends to Watch
The Consumer Electronics Association unveiled its annual look forward to the most promising tech developments of the year. Read more
What You Should Know: Nobel Prize in Economics
Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Here's how innovative thinkers are applying the Gale-Shapley algorithm in new and crea... Read more
Need to Give a Speech? Don't Forget to Do This
You've prepped your talk and calmed your nerves. But here's one step you might be forgetting. Read more
Xbox Music: Latest Launch in Music Streaming
Look out Spotify! Microsoft announced today it will enter the crowded music streaming market via Xbox. Read more
Meet Companies Behind That Historic Space Jump
Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner set world records with his 24-mile jump--these are the businesses that helped him make history. Read more
Ex-Software Developer Takes on Cheese
After outlining a "happiness plan" in Post-It notes, this engineer ditched Silicon Valley to try making authentic Italian buffalo mozzarella in the U.S. Read more
Which Comes First, Work or Passion?
Think passion precedes hard work when it comes to building a successful career? It might not be so simple. Read more
Social TV Should Be on Your Radar
A new report shows that the social television industry is set to grow by $100 billion within the next five years. Read more
Foursquare's Dennis Crowley on Failed Pitches, Acqhires & Strategy
Dennis Crowley opened up about what it takes to run a successful start-up and the state of the start-up scene. Read more
Recap: Biden, Ryan Debate Small Business Issues
Miss the vice presidential debate? Catch up on what the candidates said were issues facing small businesses. Read more
Why Beautiful People (Might) Be More Successful
Have a good-looking team? Some researchers say more attractive workers have better self-esteem and a stronger work ethic. Read more
Tesla & Fisker: The Game of Favorites
For two companies with remarkable similarities, how is it that Tesla basks in the sun while Fisker's Battleship is sunk? Read more
If You Wanna Sell a Hair Product, Hire Jennifer Aniston
Nerdy hair start-up Living Proof lands a partnership with actress Jennifer Aniston, creator of "The Rachel." Read more
No Joke: 70% of Your Employees Are Job Hunting
A new survey offers tough medicine for bosses. How can you thrive in a grass-is-always-greener world? Read more
On Social Media, Authenticity Always Wins
This CEO takes pride in being brutally honest online--even if he offends people. Here's why he thinks you should do the same. Read more
Want a Government Contract? SBA Has Just the Thing for You
The SBA announced new classes aimed at training small businesses in how to land government contracts. Read more