Startup News
Karma Platform: Turn Excel spreadsheets into apps
Nibletz - 8 May 2015 15:47
We got to see a bunch of interesting startups at TechCrunch Disrupt NY earlier this week. One of the startups had one of the most ingenious projects we have seen in some time. The Karma Platform enables users to make web...
Why First Impressions Stick -- And What You Can Do About It
Forbes - 8 May 2015 23:10
If the initial impression you make is negative, it can have devastating long-term consequences for your business dealings - and even your career. Find out why first impressions stick -- and learn how to make sure your in...
Whole Foods' Other Problem
Forbes - 8 May 2015 22:01
Whole Foods Market, Inc. is a fast growing natural and organic foods retailer, riding the healthy food craze, which has allowed the company to charge premium prices for its products, compared to conventional products....
From Family to Franchising: Five Ways to Start Your Business Empire
Forbes - 8 May 2015 21:29
Ask any ten random strangers what the American Dream looks like, and I’m sure a good number of them will name business ownership as a cornerstone of their definition.
Apple's new streaming service will reportedy offer some free music
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 20:38
A report out today says Apple will offer a free trial period of one to three months to people who want to check out the subscription service.
Online dating company Zoosk backpedals on $100M IPO
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 20:29
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Node lead TJ Fontaine is stepping down and leaving Joyent, too
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 20:00
A changing of the guard in Nodeland.
Songkick for iPhone lets you import Rdio playlists to tell you when your favorite bands play nearby
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 19:50
Live music discovery tool Songkick now ingests your playlists from music-streaming service Rdio, telling you which of your favorite artists are playing locally.
Nintendo to release 5 smartphone games by fiscal year 2017
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 19:26
The first game will launch along with a new membership service this calendar year.
Amazon's drones could track you down to deliver your goods
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 17:58
The feature, called "Bring It To Me," will allow a drone to deliver items to a user by locating them via a mobile device or Wi-Fi network.
Startups, Dialogue And Choice: New Forbes Column
Forbes - 8 May 2015 17:49
Mark Zuckerberg once claimed he wears the same gray T-shirt every day because the energy spent on making wardrobe choices distract from his ability to run Facebook.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: GamesBeat Summit, Nintendo to theme parks, and Warcraft loses players
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 17:46
Check out our entire week's worth of coverage on VentureBeat's channel for video games, GamesBeat.
A Soapbox for Purpose
Forbes - 8 May 2015 17:43
Method's South Side Soapbox factory is a true demonstration on how to do business a different way - a good way.
The DeanBeat: Learning from the smartest people in the room
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 17:00
The lessons of GamesBeat Summit came from the sages of the industry.
Tastemakers: Smarter Eats From The FORBES 30 Under 30
Forbes - 8 May 2015 16:55
Smarter eats from the FORBES 30 Under 30, in 30 words or less.
How SaaS ERP Tools Can Automate Business Processes, Save Time And Improve Productivity
Forbes - 8 May 2015 16:29
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become the pinnacle of software-based scalability for the small and medium enterprise. For the first time, the smaller players in many industries are able to empower themselves with the s...
Spotify's success hinges on original video content
Venture Beat - 8 May 2015 16:01
Opinion: Spotify is planning to enter the video-streaming space, according to reports, but it's a move that will hinge on it producing original content.
Haystaq: Save everything in one place
Nibletz - 8 May 2015 15:28
The amount of things we collect from the internet every day is mind-boggling. From Facebook likes, to Twitter favorites, to bookmarks, to emailed links, to Pocket adds, there are an infinite number of little bits of cont...
Phind: Explore new places and get info from photos
Nibletz - 8 May 2015 15:01
A few years ago, there was a huge buzz about augmented reality, and how it was going to change the world. Think of the way people are talking about virtual reality now. Anyhow, augmented reality has been slow to develop....
This Entrepreneur Believes Valuing People Over Profit Will Boost Your Bottom Line
Forbes - 8 May 2015 15:00
“It’s not personal; it’s just business.”
How To Go Into ABC's 'Shark Tank' And Swim
Forbes - 8 May 2015 15:00
Kim Kaupe and her co-founder nabbed a $725K deal from the Sharks. Here's how she prepared to hold her own on camera.
Collaboration Fuels Startup Community in North Carolina's Triangle
Forbes - 8 May 2015 14:02
"The Triangle startup scene is rock n’ rolling," effused Steve Case, the AOL co-founder and renowned tech investor. "People are working together to help each other, help each company be successful, and help the area gr...