| 6 Questions to Help Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:00 PM PST Many of us yearn to run our own businesses. Here are the six questions to ask to decide if it is for you.  |
| How Much Should I Charge Clients? Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:30 PM PST Pricing can be difficult. Here are some things to consider to make it easier.  |
| I Removed Every Inessential Thing From My Website. Here's What Happened (to My Life). Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:00 PM PST Simplicity rules -- in real life and online.  |
| What a CFO Taught My Startup About Projections Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:30 PM PST From hockey-stick growth to flat lines, projections can run the gamut. For our series The Grind, the founder of S.W. Basics offers up advice about how she handled these, at times, elusive forecasts.  |
| HowAboutWe's Founders Redefine Online Dating -- And What It Means to Be a CEO Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:00 PM PST They pioneered the concept of 'offline dating,' but more than that, the founders of HowAboutWe show that great business leaders can come from unlikely backgrounds.  |
| What Sochi Can Teach Us About Trademarks Posted: 20 Feb 2014 11:30 AM PST When it was announced that Sochi would be the home of the 2014 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee jumped into motion, filing numerous trademark applications to protect the Olympic brand. While your startup doesn't have the global presence of the Olympics, here are some tips on how to protect your brand.  |
| How a Rebrand Helped Spice Up This Cal-Mex Chain Posted: 20 Feb 2014 11:00 AM PST By pivoting its brand strategy, CalTort has managed to stay competitive with Chipotle, Moe's and other franchises. Here is what you can learn from them.  |
| Facebook Buys WhatsApp in Whopping $19 Billion Deal Posted: 19 Feb 2014 11:27 PM PST The social media juggernaut acquires the web-based messaging service in a stock and cash deal.  |
| The Latest Must-Stop for Celebs on a Promo Tour: Silicon Valley Posted: 19 Feb 2014 08:15 PM PST With television audiences diminishing as a result of newer digital mediums, celebrities are increasingly courting the tech giants of Silicon Valley on their recent promo tours.  |
| This App Lets Users Anonymously Spill Their Secrets -- And Do They Ever Posted: 19 Feb 2014 08:05 PM PST Pssst. Come a little closer. Let's dish about Secret, Silicon Valley's hottest and most liberating gossip mill.  |
| Want to Hire Killer Salespeople? Follow These Steps. Posted: 19 Feb 2014 08:00 PM PST When interviewing candidates, first make it casual, then turn up the heat.  |
| Your Crowdfunding Cheat Sheet (Infographic) Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:35 PM PST An overview of how companies are raising money with crowdfunding, what categories are hottest and what the future holds for this new and innovative finance tool.  |
| Want to Make More Money? Understand the Multiplying Effect. Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:30 PM PST How much do you want to earn over your lifetime? Do the math and see if you're happy with the result.  |
| 4 Ways to Overcome Age-Related Tension in the Office Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:00 PM PST Workers waste a surprising amount of time due to generational conflict.  |
| Don't Overpay Your Taxes: 5 Can't Miss Small-Business Deductions Posted: 19 Feb 2014 06:30 PM PST From satellite car radio to breaking bread with a client, there's plenty your business could claim.  |
| 13 Startup Red Flags to Avoid Posted: 19 Feb 2014 06:00 PM PST Companies plagued by any of these problems are likely headed for failure.  |
| Obama Inks Executive Order to Streamline Import and Export Process for Businesses Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:40 PM PST President Obama moved to reduce bureaucratic processes from 'days to minutes' for small and medium-sized businesses who export American-made goods and services.  |
| 7 Essential Habits of a Healthy Entrepreneur Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:30 PM PST Being the founder of a company can be detrimental to your health. But that doesn't have to be the case. Here are seven ways to become a healthier entrepreneur.  |
| Android? Nope. iOS? No Way. Samsung's Newest Smart Watch Will Use a Different Operating System. Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:19 PM PST Samsung is opting for an open source OS the company is hoping will give Android some real competition.  |
| The Priciest Rents in the U.S. Are Somewhere You've Probably Never Heard Of Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:02 PM PST A recent study revealed that a small, oil boom town in North Dakota fetches rents that are, on average, $2,400 for a one-bedroom apartment.  |
| Deciding How Much of Your Marketing Time Should Go to SEO Posted: 19 Feb 2014 05:00 PM PST Often, entrepreneurs have little time and resources to commit to various startup tasks. Our marketing expert Jim Yu breaks down how founders should approach SEO and incorporate it into their marketing strategy.  |
| Maker of Video Game 'BioShock' to Shed All But 15 Employees Posted: 19 Feb 2014 04:50 PM PST Creator Ken Levine's decision to cut the studio down to a 'smaller, more entrepreneurial endeavor' comes as something of a shock.  |
| 6 Ways to Get the Best From Your Team Posted: 19 Feb 2014 04:30 PM PST A team can make or break a startup. Ensuring your team is top notch takes work and dedication. Here are a few lessons I learned on how to get the best from your employees.  |
| 4 Ways to Be a Frugal CEO Posted: 19 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST How to save on items that can quickly deplete a startup's bank account.  |
| The Best Jobs in the U.S. Aren't the Ones You'd Expect Posted: 19 Feb 2014 03:47 PM PST U.S. News released its list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2014. Here's some of the most unexpected careers that reached the top spots.  |
| The S Corp Deadline Is Approaching: What to Know Posted: 19 Feb 2014 03:30 PM PST The March 17 deadline to take the S Corp election is nearly here. We explain who is eligible and how it might benefit you.  |
| 6 Ways to Make Getting Up Early Work for You Posted: 19 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST To accomplish a big goal, productivity experts will often suggest getting up early. This is how to do it.  |
| Have a Blog? LinkedIn Wants Your Copy. Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:35 PM PST The professional social networking site has opened up its publishing platform to all users.  |
| Want to Be Successful? Learn How to Manage. Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:30 PM PST Over the course of your business life, you're going to make thousands of critical management decisions. The more you get right, the better your chances of success.  |
| Actually, Mr. President, That Art History Degree Is Pretty Helpful Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:20 PM PST By discounting the value of a four-year degree, President Obama misses a path to success clearly laid out in economic data.  |
| ZenPayroll Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:00 PM PST The cloud-based payroll company plans to hire more employees and extend its reach.  |