What happens when your company's business model doesn't necessarily jive with local law? You go on the offensive. Companies in the "sharing economy" space are doing just that.
Blogger and venture capitalist Fred Wilson has a dream for the future of data science. The data's out there, he says. Analyze it yourself.
You're more likely to succeed as an entrepreneur if you're motivated by helping solve other people's problems, not your own.
Tax and banking reforms could help the industry grow in more ways than one.
It's tough to land top engineers--let alone keep them around for a while. Are you giving them what they really want?
What if you walked into a store and the clerks automatically knew your buying preferences? It's coming--and so are other technologies that change everything.
Awards can be a powerful marketing tool. Here's how to apply for them, win and tell the world.
Whether you're starting a company, developing a product, or selling yourself, your success is always dependent on the needs and wants of whoever you're trying to appeal to.
Here are a few smart tips for navigating management foibles in an open-plan environment.
Thinking outside the box sounds great, but a bad out-of-the-box idea can kill your company.
Nothing is more important--and less predictable--than recruiting. Here's ways to get better at it.
Why the famed entrepreneur and author credits the military for advantages his civilian counterparts just didn't have.
Stop asking candidates to tell their "story." A better tool for assessing candidates' skills and competencies is a behavioral interview. Here's an example.
Here's why Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook are opening local development offices there--and why you might want to do the same.
The Apple CEO encouraged Duke undergrads to make their own rules and soak up the value of learning.
A cautionary tale from Silicon Valley shows why you should resist the arms race for employee perks.
How to get yourself out of day-to-day sales and bring in the pros.
Thanks to a vibrant start-up scene, a whole new ecosystem--in which start-ups cater to other start-ups--is alive and well. Here are a few of the best and brightest.
Collectively and over the long term, these technologies could account for trillions of dollars of economic impact. That's why you need to watch them now.
You'll have a much easier time selling to high-level decision makers if you establish a connection with them first. Here are six ways to do just that.
You might think Vegas would breed reckless entrepreneurs who make crazy gambles. Don't be fooled. The Vegas ethos is good for founders.
When faced with uncertainty, the brain is wired to quit. But some entrepreneurs know how to activate their brains' reward pathways and persevere.
You know that person who always sandbags your meetings by going on and on and on? Here's how to train them out of this bad behavior.
Does striving for happiness make you happier? A recent study suggests there is a simple but effective way to push yourself towards happiness.
Are you accidentally alienating your potential customers?
Are you trying to grow a business that requires a high level of trust between the customer and an individual at your company? Here are some of the challenges to keep in mind.
There have been more than enough clean-tech failures to deter even the most adventurous VCs, but a few brave souls are staying the course.
Anna-Marie Solowij, co-founder of the London-based retailer BeautyMART, explains the crucial service that helps run her business.
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Für ein Aufatmen ist es in der Euro-Zone noch zu früh, doch die EZB sieht ermutigende Signale. Die Leitzinsen rührte sie am Donnerstag nicht an.
Bundesrat Alain Berset hat in seiner Rede am Swiss Economic Forum Kritik an der Globalisierung geübt. Deren positive Effekte sparte er aus.
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