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Here Are 13 Apps We Couldn't Live Without In 2013
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 02:25
Top of the list for the personal finance geeks at Forbes was the wallet app Venmo, followed by Instagram and matchmaking app Tinder.
The Big Retail Brands That Drove Customers Away This Holiday
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 03:35
Retaining existing customers is the key to retail success -- but some of the biggest retail brands failed to do it this holiday, a new survey shows. Here's a look at the seven major retailers who lost the most customers ...
B2B Customer Service And The Anti-Amazon: Delivering Books For Authors (And Not By Drone)
Forbes - 25 Dec 2013 01:11
Forbes: Customer service consultant and keynote speaker on B2B customer service, bookselling, and the anti-amazon 800-CEO-READ
Chevron v. Donziger: Both Sides Cry Foul In Final Arguments
Forbes - 25 Dec 2013 00:08
Chevron, Donziger trade accusations in final arguments filed in RICO case.
A Hollywood Interior Designer Who Keeps Dog Tails Wagging
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 23:25
At Greener Pups, celebrity interior designer Kari Whitman caters to Hollywood pooches.
Year-End Tax Tips For Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 23:02
The following tips are limited, except where noted, to cash basis taxpayers. They suggest ways of accelerating deductions into 2013, and should not be undertaken without consulting your tax advisor. Accelerating dedu...
Stocks to Watch: Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo are stocks to watch
Market Watch - 24 Dec 2013 22:57
Among the stocks expected to see active trade in Thursday's session during the holiday foreshortened week are strong performers that are pushing at their 52-week highs such as Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc., and Yahoo Inc.
3 Warning Signs You're Not Cut Out For A Freelance Career
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 22:28
The allure of freelancing is ever so tantalizing: independence, control, flexible hours, and the freedom to create whatever kind of business you want, with a pot of gold waiting at the end of the rainbow.
How $3 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Became Big Business
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 21:30
Sometimes simple ideas can be the best ideas for business.
'Shark Tank': What Fans Should Know About Betting On Startups
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 21:08
Before you feel too bad for the prey, ponder the predator's plight.
ITP's Winter Show - A Peek Into The Future
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 20:43
Looking into the future is always tricky, but this year I'm more confident than in years past about where things are heading - and what lies ahead.
Businesses Harness The Power Of Diversity For Growth
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 19:00
As the market has become more diverse, companies that have embraced diversity from within are enjoying a competitive advantage in a number of ways.
Is Your Startup Investing Well In Social Media?
Nibletz - 24 Dec 2013 18:55
Tailwind There is an old maxim: "You value what you measure." For many companies, this has translated into a philosophy of rigorous adherence to specific company-wide key performance indicators (KPIs), such as revenue, l...
Do we need more photo-sharing apps? Flipbook thinks so.
Nibletz - 24 Dec 2013 17:55
The photosharing market is flooded. Or is it? Nashville-based Flipbook thinks it has a new innovation.
Tax Geek Tuesday: When Structuring The Sale Of Your Business Goes Wrong
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 17:38
In this week's Tax Geek Tuesday, we've been handed a case out of the Tax Court that serves up a veritable smorgasbord of statute, taking us through Sections 351, 1361, 1362, 368, 197, 167, 1239 and 267. More importantly,...
5 Quick Ways To Repurpose Your Content
Nibletz - 24 Dec 2013 16:55
Smart content marketers know the importance of recycling content to maximize exposure.
Stocks to Watch: CalAmp, ImmunoCellular, Darden are stocks to watch
Market Watch - 24 Dec 2013 14:30
Among the stocks that may see active trading on Tuesday are those of CalAmp, ImmunoCellular and Darden Restaurants.
Six Audiobooks for Entrepreneurs to Listen to in 2014
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 13:13
Below are six audiobooks that have given me ideas, helped me find answers to those unexpected challenges we all face, helped me confront and work on my worst problems, and have really given me a new perspective on certai...
Crowdfunding Entrepreneurs Predict More Good In The World In 2014
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 10:50
In order to get a picture of the crowdfunding environment for 2014, I reached out to some of the most prominent leaders in the world of crowdfunding for causes and mission-driven businesses. (Disclosure: Return on Change...
How One Savvy Retailer Grows With Facebook (But Not Ecommerce)
Forbes - 24 Dec 2013 02:16
Think your retail store has to sell online to be relevant? Not necessarily. Here's how one women's boutique chain is fueling growth using Facebook and skipping ecommerce altogether.