Facebook Plans Ads for Members' Personal Pages
Analysts not sure Web 2.0 darling's members will appreciate seeing ads on personal pages.
Low-Cost Laptops Begin Mass Production
So-called '$100 laptop,' now $200, starts rolling off assembly lines in China.
Super-Fast Non-Profit Networks Still Won't Merge
Internet2, National LambdaRail both supply research institutions, universities, but decide to stay separate.
Japanese PC Use Shrinks as Consumers Move On
Domestic PC market has, um, matured as Japanese consumers turn to cell phones, game consoles for digital entertainment.
Google Maps to Give Driving Directions at Gas Stations
Interactive screens to be built right into fuel pumps.
Getting More from Your Employees
If you think your workers are motivated without consequences, think again. Being a good leader means providing checks and balances.
Keep Your Customers Reading
8 tips for developing e-newsletters that have interesting and relevant content for readers
Generating More Referrals
There are plenty of opportunities to develop quality referrals--you just have to look for them.
The Seeds of Success
Business is blooming for 1-800Flowers.com, but it wasn't always that way for founder Jim McCann.
Advertising in Digital Media
These 3 hot trends can give you a competitive edge on the web and beyond.
Most Entrepreneurial Supermodels
It pays to be pretty. It pays more to be savvy.
How They Want It, When They Want It
A new study uncovers which marketing messages hit home and when.
Don't Quit Your Day Job
You can't count on bankers or angels to get your venture off the ground. So maybe you should shoehorn it around a 9-to-5 career.
Rehabilitation Project
Trex was once a solid company with a sturdy product. Now it's flaking a bit around the edges.
Workouts Work Out
Moose M. Scheib makes money by keeping troubled borrowers in their houses.
Are You Safe Or Sexy?
The answer has a lot to do with how to finance your company.
Is Your Customer A Deadbeat?
Dun & Bradstreet will tell you which customers pay their bills and which don't---for free.
How Self-Made Titans Got Their Starts
Don't have a silver spoon? Neither did they.
Should You Tack On A Fuel Surcharge?
Probably not--unless, of course, your energy bill is putting you out of business.
Don't Leave Money On The Table
The economy's rough, but plenty of acquirers are hunting for prey. Here are some tips on selling your shop.
How To Hire A Great Closer
There are myths galore about what makes a great salesperson. One hint: Experience isn't everything.
The Joys (And Perils) Of Hiring In A Recession
With companies shedding jobs, the pickings just got plumper. Just make sure to find the right fit.
What To Look For In A Business Partner
You don't have to enjoy playing golf with her--though that would be nice.
How To Run On Fumes
Tips for maintaining peak performance in the wake of stress, fatigue, sickness or tragedy.
How To Hire Outside The Box
Your greatest asset could be someone you haven't even considered yet--if you find the right fit, that is.
A Legal Alternative To Online Gambling
Centsports.com lets you place bets with someone else's money. Better yet, you can't lose.
Navigating New Discrimination Laws
Small business owners take heed: The rules have changed.
Navigating China's Visa Problem
Entrepreneurs are having a tougher time gaining access to this huge market. Here's how to deal with it.
How To Lower Your Legal Bills
You can't eliminate lawyers from your life--but you can lean on them a little less.
What To Do When Your Landlord Goes Bust
Foreclosures on multi-family housing are through the roof. Here's how to protect yourself.
No, Really, Thanks For The Help
Corner-office types can come in handy when closing a sale--if you don't let them screw things up.
When E-Mail Marketing Works And When It Doesn't
Wise words from online-marketing pro Thomas Harpointner, chief executive of AIS Media.
Should You Tack On A Fuel Surcharge?
Probably not--unless, of course, your energy bill is putting you out of business.
Yes, Even Small Companies Can Innovate
These three seemingly mundane businesses are living proof.
Crash Course In Crisis Public Relations
How to contain the problem before it does any real damage.
Should You Sweat The 'Recession'?
The R-word has a scary ring to it. Here's what the latest downturn really means to business owners.
Scratching Your Competitor's Back
Solve your customers' problems--even if it means sending them elsewhere.
Slimy Landlord Tactics
With foreclosures flourishing, the ongoing battle between landlords and tenants is heating up.
Taking On Restaurants And Grocers
Meal-assembly franchisers aimed to turn the food business on its head. Now the biggest is starved for profits.
Democratizing The Art World
A Manhattan-based nonprofit aims to bring a dose of healthy competition to a very imperfect market.
How To Handle E-Mail Deluge
Entrepreneurs' inboxes are overflowing. E-mail archiving can help.
When Bigger Isn't Better
Speedy Internet provider Rainbow Broadband shelved dreams of national expansion. What a great move.
On The Trail To A Paperless Office
Bill Brikiatis of eCopy, a document-imaging software firm, offers his guidance.
How To Nab Federal Funding For Your Tech Firm
A new bill aims to beef up grants to tech start-ups. Here's how to tap those coffers today.
Six Online Data-Backup Providers
Web-based backup services are automatic, off-site and now surprisingly affordable. Here are six vendors to choose from.
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