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In Silicon Valley, It's Game On

4/19/11 at 4:00 PM

Some are calling it a new California Gold Rush, as Silicon Valley venture capital increased 76 percent to $7 billion in the first quarter of 2011. Continue Reading

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Half of All Tablet PCs Being Used for Business

4/12/11 at 2:30 PM

Almost 9 million tablets are used by small to midsize businesses. Very small businesses prefer iPads, while the Google Android OS is popular with larger businesses. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroom

4/07/11 at 6:00 PM

More than half of people admit to talking, texting and tweeting while using the bathroom, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Frank Speiser, SocialFlow

4/06/11 at 6:00 PM

Meet Frank Speiser, the co-founder of SocialFlow, a New York-based service that helps companies increase their engagement on Twitter, Facebook and other social media. Continue Reading

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Go Daddy's Bob Parsons Brushes Off Criticism Over Elephant Killing

3/31/11 at 8:00 PM

The outspoken entrepreneur and member of the AOL Small Business Board of Directors has been branded "Scummiest CEO of the Year" by PETA, over a hunt he says helped African villagers. He plans to hang the certificate in his office. Continue Reading

Young Entrepreneur Donates $1 Million to College Startup Incubator

3/30/11 at 8:00 PM

The donation from Ted Livingston, the 23-year-old founder of Kik, will fund student startups at the University of Waterloo. Continue Reading

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Yes, Even Apple Screws Up Sometimes

3/30/11 at 7:30 PM

You might think everything Steve Jobs touches turns to gold. But even mighty Apple makes mistakes -- and one of its biggest provides some valuable lessons for entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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More Small Businesses Make the Move to Cloud Services

3/28/11 at 2:00 PM

Head in the clouds? You're not alone. Thirty-nine percent of small businesses worldwide plan to use one or more cloud services within the next three years. Continue Reading

Free App Provides Breaking News for Women in Business

3/25/11 at 6:30 PM

Women Impacting Public Policy's new iPhone app helps women business owners keep up with news and events. Continue Reading

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Apple Named Top Brand By Small-Business Owners

3/25/11 at 5:00 PM

The ranking by The Business Journals was based on a survey of 2,000 business owners. Continue Reading

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More Businesses Outsourcing Online Jobs to Small Town USA

3/24/11 at 3:30 PM

A recent survey shows the "ruralsourcing" trend growing quickly, with small towns outpacing larger cities. Continue Reading

SCORE Launches e-Business Now to Help Entrepreneurs with Technology

3/22/11 at 2:00 PM

The new website from SCORE provides small-business owners with free tools, on-demand workshops and connections to technology mentors. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Americans Would Rather Go Broke Than Go Gray

3/21/11 at 7:00 PM

Consumers are starting to spend on "small luxuries" again -- and a new survey shows where they are spending their cold hard cash. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Are Cell Phones Destroying Our Society?

3/17/11 at 2:00 PM

Not quite. But a new survey shows that mobile technology etiquette (you know, that guy yapping on his phone next to you) has become worse than ever. Continue Reading

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5 Gadgets to Make Business Travel a Little Easier

3/14/11 at 10:00 PM

We all have to suffer through endless delays, security patdowns and cramped airplane seats. But the right tech toys can make your stay at the airport and time in the air a little more enjoyable. Continue Reading

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