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Antibacterial Soaps May Pose Health Risks, FDA Says; Will They Be Banned?
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 07:15
There appears to be little or no evidence that antibacterial soaps and household products help prevent us from being exposed to germs, and they may even pose significant health risks, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administ...
Minus Taxes And Hype, $636 Million Jackpot Shrinks To $206 Million -- Or Less
Forbes - 18 Dec 2013 01:57
Higher federal tax rates and a recent Mega Millions revamp that hypes the advertised value of the prize (compared to its real value), shrink the real value of the prize.
Andreessen Horowitz's What To Watch In 2014
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 23:17
The prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm on next year's big trends.
The 20 New Rules Of Money
Forbes - 18 Dec 2013 01:16
Markets have changed, and so should your investment strategy.
Avoid The 'Death Zone' Of Venture Capital
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 22:43
Do you have revenues of $5-$10MM and profits under $3MM a year? Are you a company looking to raise outside capital for the first time? If you answered yes to both of the preceeding questions, you are about to enter w...
How To Build A Brand On A Small Budget
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 21:52
With so much noise in the global markets, a company?s brand has become critical. But it can take lots of time ? and huge amounts of marketing dollars to create one.
Tips For Entrepreneurs This Holiday Season
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 21:25
Small business owners learn the advantages to promoting gift cards this holiday season.
Top 10 Entrepreneurs In 2013
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 21:09
They're the best and the brightest in business today. By studying the country's top entrepreneurs, business owners can gain insight into what makes a business successful. Some of the entrepreneurs who are included on the...
5 Small Business Mistakes To Avoid In 2014
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 20:48
Believe it or not, it's creeping up on the end of the year again, which means it's time to start lying to ourselves about how few carbs we're going to eat and how many sit-ups we're going to do in the coming year. Decemb...
Final Volcker Rule Leaves Banks Facing Compliance Hurdles
Forbes - 18 Dec 2013 00:23
The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 was 31 pages in length and the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 was a full 37 pages. By contrast, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 runs on for about 2,400 pages (not including many rules still to be...
Entertainment Media Is Key To Reaching The $30 Million Aging-in-Place Tech Market
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 23:42
This article is by Rosanna Fay, who worked for more than 25 years in high-tech marketing, cofounding a mobile and entertainment marketing firm and serving as COO. After more than a decade of balancing this role with the ...
Taking Content Marketing To The Next Level: 2014 Predictions
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 23:19
What is it, and what does it look like next year?
Andreessen Horowitz On Why It's Betting On Drones, Bitcoin and 3D Printing
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 23:17
One of Silicon Valley?s best known venture capital firms, Andreessen Horowitz explains why it thinks drones, 3D printers, big data and Bitcoin will be even bigger in 2014, as well as why it?s never been easier to start a...
The Rise Of Mobile Enterprise And The Myths Of BYOD
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 21:02
Following our Sector Trends Series highlight on the growth of mobile technology, TrueBridge Capital Partners spoke with Jim Patterson, co-founder and CEO of recently launched Cotap, Inc., about his latest venture and the...
Startup Meta Challenges Google Glass With Sleek, $3,000 Smart Glasses
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 21:00
Early customers who pay $3,000 for the headset could use it to watch movies or answer a call with a wave of their hand.
How To Tax Kody Brown And The Sister Wives And Other Polygamous Families?
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 21:00
It didn't take long after Judge Clark Waddoups ruled unconstitutional the Utah law that was plaguing Kody Brown and the Sister Wives for tax geeks to start thinking about the possible implications. Joe Kristan tweeted...
The iPhone 'Misunderstood' Christmas Ad Is A Sad Commentary On Culture And Does Apple No Favors
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 20:44
Video Everyone else seems to love it. It is being referred to as "endearing" and "touching," eliciting a "merry little cry." It will "tug at heartstrings," even. It's a new commercial for Apple's iPhone 5s and its AirPla...
How Technology Helps Retailers Ramp Up Holiday Profits
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 20:43
Technology is allowing even the smallest of businesses to spend less time focused on logistical challenges and more time focused on holiday cheer.
Brazil Ranked Most Time-Consuming Tax Regime In The World
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 20:19
A recent report comparing the tax systems of 189 economies worldwide found that Brazil is the most time-consuming tax regime in the world.
From Start-Up Nation To Scale-Up Nation: Israel Circa 2014
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 19:44
Followers of the Israel story will be familiar with the country's popular nickname, the Startup Nation.
Will The Supreme Court Finally Decide How Much Information Is Too Much?
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 19:44
Will the Supreme Court finally decide the government has gone too far with NSA surveillance?
The Top Mistakes Small Businesses Make - And How To Avoid Them
Forbes - 17 Dec 2013 19:29
By Dorie Clark