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Should Bosses Crack Down on Office Romances?

8/02/11 at 6:30 PM

The majority of people admit to dating a co-worker at some point. But are these cubicle courtships a inevitable reality of office life or a recipe for disaster? We asked our Board of Directors to play Cupid. Continue Reading

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Fatheadz

Rico Elmore, Fatheadz: When Regular Glasses Just Won't Fit

7/29/11 at 1:00 PM

At 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, Rico Elmore always had trouble finding a pair of sunglasses. Turns out, he wasn't alone. Continue Reading

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Telebrands

My First Million: A.J. Khubani, TeleBrands

7/26/11 at 6:00 PM

How a part-time pizza-delivery guy took $7,000 and turned it into a $1 billion "As Seen on TV" infomercial empire. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Jayant Kulkarni, Quartzy

7/25/11 at 5:30 PM

Meet Jayant Kulkarni, the co-founder and CEO of Quartzy, a New York-based provider of online management tools for life-sciences labs. Continue Reading

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AP

The Google+ Debate: Do We Really Need Another Social Network?

7/22/11 at 2:00 PM

With 10 million users so far, Google+ has launched to some very positive reviews. But questions remain about whether Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn already take up too much of our time. Continue Reading

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Getty

Survey Says: It's Summer. Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?

7/21/11 at 6:00 PM

No, it's not your imagination. Employees are a lot more likely to call in "sick" during nice weather, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Google Credit Card Helps Businesses Pay for AdWords

7/21/11 at 4:30 PM

The search engine giant will issue a Google AdWords credit card to select clients, making advertising more affordable for small and medium-sized businesseses. Continue Reading

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AP

Only 10 Percent of Americans Trust Their Managers

7/19/11 at 2:30 PM

A study of nearly 2,000 employees revealed that only 14 percent believe their company's management is ethical and honest, and 25 percent have lost their trust just since last year. Continue Reading

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AOL

Loyal Pennings: Life of the Party

7/18/11 at 9:30 PM

During his two decades in the Los Angeles nightclub business, Loyal Pennings has hosted just about every A-lister in Hollywood. But all that partying can be a lot of hard work. Continue Reading

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Groupon Fail? Site's First Big-Ticket Promotion Attracts Only Four Buyers

7/18/11 at 6:30 PM

In its first push into big retail, Groupon only sold four $199 vouchers for $500 toward the purchase of a car at a Michigan dealership. Continue Reading

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Number of Small Businesses Sold Increases, Sales Price Decreases

7/15/11 at 6:30 PM

While the number of small businesses increased 8 percent, the sales price decreased to an average of $150,000. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Jeff Fernandez, Grovo

7/15/11 at 1:30 PM

Meet Jeff Fernandez, the co-founder and CEO of Grovo, a New York-based online education platform. Continue Reading

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Getty

Number of Venture Capital Funds Hits 16-Year Low

7/14/11 at 6:30 PM

Though they're smaller in number, the amount of funds they raised increased by 28 percent to $2.7 billion. Continue Reading

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MTV

Chris 'Drama' Pfaff: Taking a 'Young & Reckless' Approach to Business

7/14/11 at 6:30 PM

A lucky break and a famous cousin helped make Chris "Drama" Pfaff a reality TV star. A tireless work ethic and knack for marketing made him a successful CEO. All before his 25th birthday. Continue Reading

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AP

Netflix Raises Prices by 60 Percent, Sparks Social Media Outrage

7/13/11 at 9:30 AM

Customers take to Twitter and Facebook to vent their anger, while tech bloggers and competitors react to Netflix's controversial move. Continue Reading

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