Startup News
Marketing To-Do List: 2014 is Flying By -- What Progress Can You Report?
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 23:30
Small business confidence is growing, which means they will be loosening their purse strings to fund expansion plans in 2014. You will need to keep pace if you want to expand your own business. Start today to list all yo...
Stocks to Watch: Citi, Goldman Sachs, Intel are stocks to watch
Market Watch - 16 Jan 2014 01:57
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday's session are Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Intel.
In Business, Transparency Wins
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 23:34
We are on the cusp of a new era, one where success in business will be driven by how open and connected companies are with their customers. Today, successful companies are more transparent than ever. Learn how they are h...
3 Simple Ways To Get Free PR For Your Startup
Forbes - 16 Jan 2014 01:20
Whether you are launching a new company or just a new feature for your startup, good PR can help build your reputation and customer base in a cost-effective way. Larger companies have the luxury of hiring PR firms to hel...
Telepresence Robot Beam+ Targets Consumers, Slashing Price To $1,000 From $16,000
Forbes - 16 Jan 2014 00:48
Startup Suitable Technologies is marketing its roving device to business travelers who want to drive around their homes and interact with loved ones.
How Nu Skin And Starbucks Can Fix Their China Problem
Forbes - 16 Jan 2014 00:12
Nu Skin (NYSE:NUS) seems to have a serious problem in China, according to a story published in TheStreet on Wednesday. State media aren't happy with the way the company operates, claiming they have found instances of mis...
Are Your Non-Marketing Departments Making These Common Marketing Mistakes?
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 23:56
Could your company's non-marketing departments be negatively impacting your marketing efforts?
How You Can Deliver Great Customer Service-For Free
Nibletz - 15 Jan 2014 23:55
This infographic shows the importance of connecting with your customers--and some free ways to do it.
How IIT Gandhinagar Is Disrupting Higher Education In India
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 23:15
In late December, I had the chance to visit with one of the newest Indian Institutes of Technology - in Gandhinagar, in the state of Gujarat, India. This latest addition to the IIT franchise was launched four years a...
Out-Of-Balance: Basic Flaws In The Brady System
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:53
In recent years, the repeated, notable failures of the Brady disclosure regime by which prosecutors are required to produce evidence favorable to the accused in criminal cases have led to a cascade of criticism and growi...
Asimov's Vision Of 2014 And A Legacy Of Looking Forward
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:52
From ancient mythology to the time of Leonardo di Vinci and Nostradamus through Jules Verne and H.G. Welles and the science fiction genre that they essentially invented, humanity has long dreamed of (and tried to predict...
The 10 Traits Of Great Innovators
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:43
What makes companies great? Innovative leadership is one key component of successful businesses, large and small. Here are the 10 traits of great innovators.
Fantrax Has Found A Niche Hosting Dynasty Fantasy Sports Leagues
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:38
Leadership in the fantasy sports hosting market has been fairly stagnant in recent years, with the big three players (Yahoo, ESPN and CBS) combining for a dominant market share.
The Greatest Hospitality Story Ever
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:02
Forbes: The greatest hospitality industry story ever, from hospitality and customer experience consultant Micah Solomon, on customer-centricity in hotel setting
23 Accelerators Give Their Best Tips on Getting In
Nibletz - 15 Jan 2014 21:55
No more wondering how to get into a top accelerator. They're right here to tell you!
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Nest
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:49
Most people just accept the way things are. But entrepreneurs go way beyond this. They have an innate ability to reimagine the world.
Intrapreneurs Are Just Like Entrepreneurs...NOT!
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:11
Are you wondering why past attempts by your organization to increase innovation, creativity, and employee engagement have come up short? Here are four points to ponder.
The Great Zappos 'Circles' Experiment And Why It Really Matters
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:07
@giorodriguez The New Year's Day hype is deserved, but for reasons that may not yet be visible
To Get Funded On Kickstarter, Talk About Cats And Karma (And Don't Grovel)
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:03
If you've contributed to a lot of strangers' Kickstarter campaigns, you no doubt thought you were giving money to projects you saw as having particular social value, utility or artistic merit. In fact, your giving was pr...
How To Find A Dependable Millennial Employee (Hint: She Probably Voted Republican)
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 20:57
Is it possible that most millennials have an overly casual work ethic or excessively high expectations at exactly the wrong time--during an unstable economic moment? Experts chime in.
Money For Startups: Top 10 Seed Funders Of 2013
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 20:35
Got a hot business idea that needs a helping hand? Here are the top 10 venture capital firms that funded seed-stage businesses in 2013, according to a new CB Insights survey.
Mobile Entertainment: A Startup Network For Interactive Play
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 20:26
The supercomputer in your pocket (i.e. your smartphone) is your connection to most everything: your contacts, social networks, and an increased number of options for entertainment -- including a plethora of games. Los An...