AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/27 Million and Counting: Jayant Kulkarni, Quartzyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/25/27-million-and-counting-jayant-kulkarni-quartzy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/25/27-million-and-counting-jayant-kulkarni-quartzy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/25/27-million-and-counting-jayant-kulkarni-quartzy/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

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

 

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]]>27 Million and Countinglab managementlabsonline managementonline toolsQuartzystarting a businessunique business ideasBen Craw2011-07-25T17:30:00+00:00Survey Says: It's Summer. Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/21/survey-says-its-summer-do-you-know-where-your-employees-are/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/21/survey-says-its-summer-do-you-know-where-your-employees-are/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/21/survey-says-its-summer-do-you-know-where-your-employees-are/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

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

 

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]]>Deskwantedmanaging employeesNingRieva Lesonskysick dayssick timesolo entrepreneursstarting a social networkSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-07-21T18:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Jeff Fernandez, Grovohttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

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

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingeducationGrovoInternet educationonline coursesonline educationonline trainingrunning a businessstarting a businessBen Craw2011-07-15T13:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

A new survey reveals that the vast majority of businesses do not have formal policies regarding social-media activity.

 

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]]>Anthony WeinerBusiness TrendsFacebookLinkedInRieva Lesonskysocial mediasocial media policiesTwitterWeiner scandalWeinergateRieva Lesonsky2011-07-12T17:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Ann Dorsey, End 2 End Business Solutionshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/27-million-and-counting-ann-dorsey-end-2-end-business-solution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/27-million-and-counting-ann-dorsey-end-2-end-business-solution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/27-million-and-counting-ann-dorsey-end-2-end-business-solution/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Meet Ann Dorsey, the president of End 2 End Business Solutions, a Little Rock, Ark.-based provider of business technology services.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbusiness servicesEnd 2 End Business SolutionsEnd 2 End SolutionsSBAsmall business person of the yearstarting a businesstechnologytechnology solutionsBen Craw2011-07-12T16:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Americans Would Give Up Sex to Avoid PowerPoint Presentationshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/05/survey-says-americans-would-give-up-sex-to-avoid-powerpoint-pre/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/05/survey-says-americans-would-give-up-sex-to-avoid-powerpoint-pre/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/05/survey-says-americans-would-give-up-sex-to-avoid-powerpoint-pre/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

A new survey reveals just how much people hate sitting through boring work presentations.

 

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]]>business presentationsBusiness TrendsmarketingMicrosoft PowerPoint. presentationsmomsmoms shoppingRieva Lesonskystarting a businessstartupRieva Lesonsky2011-07-05T19:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Larry Fishelson, DynaLinkhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Meet Larry Fishelson, the CEO of DynaLink, a New York-based provider of voice and data solutions.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbusiness servicesLarry Fishelsonphone servicerunning a businessstarting a businesstelecomtelecommunicationsBen Craw2011-06-27T15:00:00+00:00Survey Says: That E-Mail Just Cost You $10,000http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/survey-says-that-e-mail-just-cost-you-10-000/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/survey-says-that-e-mail-just-cost-you-10-000/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/survey-says-that-e-mail-just-cost-you-10-000/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The growing number of digital distractions are having a big affect on workplace productivity, according to a new study.

 

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]]>Business Trendse-mailFacebookIT securityPRpublic relationsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysTwitterRieva Lesonsky2011-06-21T14:30:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Ford Blakely, Zinglehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/27-million-and-counting-ford-blakely-zingle/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/27-million-and-counting-ford-blakely-zingle/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/14/27-million-and-counting-ford-blakely-zingle/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Meet Ford Blakely, the founder of Zingle, a San Diego-based company that helps customers submit orders to restaurants and other businesses via text message.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingmobilerunning a businessstarting a businesstext orderingtextingunique business ideasZingleBen Craw2011-06-14T13:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Mobile apps have changed the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Android appsappsbest appsBlackBerry appsbusiness appsBusiness Trendshiring internsinternsiPhone appsmobile appsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysvacationsRieva Lesonsky2011-06-10T14:00:00+00:00Are Small Businesses Willing to Invest More in Social Media?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/are-small-businesses-willing-to-invest-more-in-social-media/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/are-small-businesses-willing-to-invest-more-in-social-media/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/01/are-small-businesses-willing-to-invest-more-in-social-media/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

While they're still learning the ropes, nearly 70 percent of small businesses now use social media to help promote their products and services.

 

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]]>FacebookNewssmall business social networkingWebs.comAlicia Ciccone2011-06-01T10:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Haig Kayserian, KAYWEB Angelshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/27-million-and-counting-haig-kayserian-kayweb-angels/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/27-million-and-counting-haig-kayserian-kayweb-angels/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/27-million-and-counting-haig-kayserian-kayweb-angels/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Meet Haig Kayserian, the founder and CEO of KAYWEB Angels, a New York-based angel investment group that focuses on Web and mobile startups.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingangel investmentangel investorsInternet startupsKAYWEBKAYWEB Angelsraising capitalstarting a businessstartupsBen Craw2011-05-26T13:30:00+00:00SBA Releases App for Small Businesseshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/new-must-have-app-sba-releases-app-for-small-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/new-must-have-app-sba-releases-app-for-small-businesses/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/new-must-have-app-sba-releases-app-for-small-businesses/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The Small Business Adminitration's new iPhone app focuses on helping small businesses connect with SBA services, tools and counselors.

 

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]]>apps for small businessKaren MillsNewsSBA appSBA mobile appSBA.govstartup calculatorAlicia Ciccone2011-05-24T14:00:00+00:00Most Small-Business Websites Don't Use E-Commerce Or Traffic Monitoring Toolshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/29/most-small-business-websites-dont-use-e-commerce-or-traffic-mon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/29/most-small-business-websites-dont-use-e-commerce-or-traffic-mon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/29/most-small-business-websites-dont-use-e-commerce-or-traffic-mon/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Sixty-five percent of small-business websites don't accept payments, while 63 percent don't use any traffic monitoring tools.

 

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]]>e-commerceNewsNewtek Business ServicesSmall Business Authoritywebsite traffic monitoringTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-29T09:00:00+00:00Microsoft "Ready for Work" Contest Offers Small Businesses $50,000http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/20/microsoft-ready-for-work-contest-offers-small-businesses-50-0/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/20/microsoft-ready-for-work-contest-offers-small-businesses-50-0/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/20/microsoft-ready-for-work-contest-offers-small-businesses-50-0/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Winners of the promotion, linked to Microsoft's cloud-based software Office 365 and Office 365 Marketplace for Web apps, will get money, software and a visit from a Microsoft exec.

 

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]]>Google Cloud ConnectMicrosoft cloud computingNewsReady for Work contestJanean Chun2011-04-20T10:00:00+00:00In Silicon Valley, It's Game Onhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/silicon-valley-vc-its-game-on/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/silicon-valley-vc-its-game-on/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/silicon-valley-vc-its-game-on/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>GreenGooseNewsSquareTwitterventure capitalZaarlyJanean Chun2011-04-19T16:00:00+00:00Half of All Tablet PCs Being Used for Businesshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/12/half-of-all-tablet-pcs-being-used-for-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/12/half-of-all-tablet-pcs-being-used-for-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/12/half-of-all-tablet-pcs-being-used-for-business/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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.

 

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]]>Google AndroidiPadNewssmall business tabletstablet PCstablets at workTechaisleTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-12T14:30:00+00:00Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroomhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

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

 

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]]>appsbest appsBusiness Trendscell phone surveycell phonescell phones bathroomcloud computingcomputer backupmobilemobile appsmobile phonesRieva Lesonskysoftware backupSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-07T18:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Frank Speiser, SocialFlowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/06/27-million-and-counting-frank-speiser-socialflow/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/06/27-million-and-counting-frank-speiser-socialflow/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/06/27-million-and-counting-frank-speiser-socialflow/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingFacebookGoogle Buzzhow to get more Twitter followershow to use TwitterSocial Flowsocial mediaSocialFlowTwitterTwitter businessLauren Drell2011-04-06T18:00:00+00:00Go Daddy's Bob Parsons Brushes Off Criticism Over Elephant Killinghttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/31/go-daddys-bob-parsons-brushes-off-criticism-over-elephant-killi/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/31/go-daddys-bob-parsons-brushes-off-criticism-over-elephant-killi/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/31/go-daddys-bob-parsons-brushes-off-criticism-over-elephant-killi/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>Board of DirectorsBob ParsonsBob Parsons controversyBob Parsons elephantGo DaddyGo Daddy elephantPETAPETA Bob ParsonsRod Kurtz2011-03-31T20:00:00+00:00