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Most Popular Person on Google+? Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's Google+ profile has the most followers of any user on the new social media site -- an ironic situation for the rival services. Continue Reading
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Victoria Beckham Launches New, Cheaper Dress Line
The former Spice Girl turned designer is working on a new line of '60s-inspired dresses, priced between $550 and $900. Continue Reading
Go Daddy Sold to Investment Firms for Reported $2.25 Billion
Founder Bob Parsons will remain Go Daddy's chief executive and largest single shareholder, while private-equity firms will be the majority investors. Continue Reading
Zynga Files for $1 Billion IPO
The online game maker of popular Facebook pastimes such as FarmVille and CityVille hopes to raise $1 billion. Continue Reading
Small-Business Hiring and Salaries Decrease, But Optimism Increases
SurePayroll's Small Business Scorecard saw negative rates for hiring and payroll nationwide in May -- but a big jump in small-business optimism. Continue Reading
Can Justin Timberlake Save Myspace?
The superstar singer and actor helped purchase the fallen social media star for $35 million -- and has plans to revitalize Myspace's music presence. Continue Reading
Kiva City Initiative Extends Microloans to U.S. Small Businesses
Kiva.org and Visa launched a new partnership to bring microloans to U.S. small businesses in areas most affected by the economic downturn, such as Detroit. Continue Reading
Bill Clinton Hosts First CGI America Event to Boost Small Businesses, Jobs
The forum will bring startups together with business-growth organizations, and will secure commitments for everything from mentoring to small-business loans. Continue Reading
Entrepreneurs Can Use American Express Points Toward Facebook Ads
The new partnership between Amex and the social media giant will allow small businesses to pay for ads with Membership Rewards points. Continue Reading
Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?
A new study of Babson College alumni reveals that students who take just two or more courses in entrepreneurship are more likely to become entrepreneurs. Continue Reading
Go Daddy Reportedly To Be Sold for $2 Billion
The Internet giant started by Bob Parsons, a member of the AOL Small Business Board of Directors, is said to be in buyout talks with investment firms, to be finalized as early as next week. Continue Reading
Name-Your-Own-Deal App Launches with Virgin America, Sells Out Within Hour
Loopt flips the script on Groupon, allowing customers to create their own deals and approach local businesses to make it happen. Continue Reading
How Will New Cigarette Warning Labels Affect Shop Owners?
Despite the graphic new labels, local business owners don't think the FDA's attempts to deter cigarette smokers will hurt sales. Continue Reading
Daily Deals May Not Be So Profitable for Merchants
Just over half of businesses that run daily deal promotions report making a profit, with less than 50 percent willing to try again. Continue Reading
Mike Tyson's Tattoo Artist Settles Hangover 2 Lawsuit
The settlement for an undisclosed amount means Warner Bros. doesn't have to digitally alter the blockbuster hit for its DVD release. Continue Reading
