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IRS Scandal Narrative Still Inspires Passion
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 02:52
As something of an amateur historian, my biggest question about the IRS Scandal, which I sometimes refer to as Teapartygate, is how prominent it will be in our historical memory in a few decades. There are certain cont...
Should Small Business Owners Go The Extra Mile For Troubled Employees?
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 17:30
A number of years ago, I had a colleague who had a heart-problem and became ill. After months of struggle, she left the company. It made sense on the surface. She couldn’t do the job well anymore - and our employer pro...
Britain's tech community links up with charities to help migrants with mobiles
Venture Beat - 11 Oct 2015 07:10
(By Joseph D’Urso, Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Frustrated by the lack of technological solutions to the European refugee crisis, a group of London-based techies has started working with charities to find ways to he...
Riviera Maya's Tourism Growth Focuses On Luxury, Sustainability While Seeking To Improve Local Life
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 06:47
Riviera Maya is balancing growth with sustainability and a focus on luxury, adventure and experiential travel.
Selling Your Middle Market Business -- Federal Tax Considerations For Residents Of Zero-Tax States
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 05:25
Sellers of businesses who are residents of zero-income-tax states can reduce their federal income tax burden through a long-used type of trust typically used by residents of high-income-tax states. At first blush, "zero"...
Think You're A Risk-Taker? Try Marrying An Entrepreneur
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 04:41
I hurried down the stairs to answer the doorbell, as quickly as I could, given that I was nine months pregnant. As I opened the door, I was met by a man looking sheepishly at my heaving stomach. “I’m the bailiff with...
Online booking failure delays hundreds of Southwest flights
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2015 01:47
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co said hundreds of its flights were delayed because of problems on its website, phone lines and airports on Sunday. In a statement on its website, Southwest said intermittent technical i...
Open Mic: The Investor Pitch As Performance Art
Forbes - 12 Oct 2015 01:30
Having worked with entrepreneurs for nearly 30 years, there are certain subjects that are talked about constantly--technology, talent, capital and revenue. But over time, there are also little threads of genius that pop ...
Open Mic: Fundraising As Performance Art
Forbes - 12 Oct 2015 01:30
Having worked with entrepreneurs for nearly 30 years, there are certain subjects that are talked about constantly--technology, talent, capital and revenue. But over time, there are also little threads of genius that pop ...
TpT: The site that can make teachers millionaires?
CNBC - 11 Oct 2015 23:00
The head of TeachersPayTeachers tells CNBC how some educators can cash in on their lessons.
The Evolution Of Japanese Startups: Innovation From The Ground Up
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 22:41
Japan is an extremely entrepreneurial society, with a long history of individuals creating businesses and striking out on their own.
Unusual Persuasion Tactics You May Find Hard To Believe
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 22:06
Life unfolds as a series of persuasive interactions?to get a date, a mate, a job, a promotion, a sale. What can you do to influence how others think or act as a result of your encounters? Here are 3 counter-intuitive pri...
Precision medicine ideas for VCs and angel investors
Venture Beat - 11 Oct 2015 22:00
GUEST: Companies from Apple to genetic testing company 23andMe regularly hit the headlines for their ability to enable aspects of the next wave in healthcare. And yet there is so much more going on underneath the surface...
Gregory Lowe: How Celebrities Can Boost Your Startup
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 21:09
I spoke to Gregory Lowe, who is the Founder of Songbooth, iFlypt and Fitbox, about how technology and entertainment are merging, why celebrities are investing their brand and money in tech startups, the importance of c...
Review: Chromecast Audio is a great palm-sized streaming jukebox on a Coors Light budget
Venture Beat - 11 Oct 2015 21:04
REVIEW: Chromecast Audio is a palm sized streaming jukebox on a Steel Reserve budget
4 Signs That Silicon Valley's Tech Bubble Is Bursting
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 20:22
Bubbles are a great way to make money if you can get in as they're blowing up and get out before they burst.
New And Improved Hot Beach Destinations For Your Winter Vacation
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 20:15
If the first chills of fall are making you think about winter beach escapes, we talked to expert travel advisors and editors to find out what new and hot stretches of sand near and far you should put on your planner.
We need investment crowdfunding now
Venture Beat - 11 Oct 2015 20:00
GUEST: Oculus Rift. The Pebble Smartwatch. Hidden Radio 2. These are just some examples of ideas funded by crowdfunding. Imagine how much more money could be raised if companies could offer equity in exchange. That desir...
Key for Health IT Entrepreneurs: Don't Disrupt the Wrong Thing
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 20:00
The crucial advice from two of the savviest digerati doctors in Silicon Valley can be summed up this way: disrupt medicine without disrupting the lives of those who practice it.
Negotiating "Sweat Equity" For Your Consulting Gig
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 19:20
Even though the IPO market for tech companies has been shaky, the fact remains that the offerings still fetch large valuations. After all, last week Pure Storage came public at a hefty market cap of about $3 billion.
Startups: Why Giving Stuff Away For Free Is The Best Marketing Tool
Forbes - 11 Oct 2015 19:12
Startups – giving stuff away for free work is the best marketing tool. This story demonstrates why. Austin has been named the best American city for startups, according to a report by the Kauffman Foundation and the su...
It sucks when virtual reality games don't acknowledge your existence
Venture Beat - 11 Oct 2015 19:05
FEATURE: One of the worst things that a virtual reality game can do is ignore you. Facebook's Oculus VR repeatedly touts the importance of having a sense of presence, which means tricking your brain into thinking you're ...