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March 26, 2014
STEVE BLANK | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Why Internal Ventures are Different from External Startups
'Henry Chesbrough is known as the father of Open Innovation and wrote the book that defined the practice. Henry is the Faculty Director of the Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation , at U.C. Berkeley in the Haas Business School. Henry and I teach a corporate innovation class together. First, let me recap a key insight for me from Steve’s post. MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
State's growth concentrated in a small group of counties
'Forsyth County continues to grow at a slower rate than the state but it has lots of company, new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Older Entrepreneurs Have the Advantage (Sorry, Silicon Valley)
'According to a recent report ageism is rampant in Silicon Valley. Here''s some evidence that experience actually helps in entrepreneurship, too. Funders and Founders recently published a fascinating infographic on Twitter of 11 company founders who launched their businesses at age 35 or older. Why is this a pertinent topic in 2014? The reason? MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Charlotte mayor arrested by FBI on theft and bribery charges
'CHARLOTTE — Less than six months on the job, the mayor of Charlotte was arrested Wednesday and accused of accepting more than $48,000 in bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as businessmen who wan MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
3 Knockout Pitches From Y Combinator's Demo Day
'The tech accelerator''s latest class had plenty of business ideas aimed at making the world a smarter, more efficient place. Here are three startups to watch. Paul Graham may no longer lead Y Combinator, the tech accelerator he founded in Silicon Valley , but his legacy of launching startups lives on in the form of Demo Day. The sell: With 49.7 MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Charlotte mayor resigns; accused of taking bribes
'CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon, who has been in office less than six months, resigned Wednesday, just hours after he was arrested and accused of taking more than $48,000 in bribes from und MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
7 Habits of Remarkably Likeable Bosses
'If they like you, really like you, you will actually be a better boss. Here''s how to make that happen. According to recent research, 86 percent of employees believe that if they like their boss they are more productive. So forget about cracking the whip. Instead, build these seven habits into your leadership persona. Keep it fresh and genuine. MORE >>
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THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
In pursuit of truth: A brand’s guide to managing misinformation online
'Patrice Francois is co-founder and associate director at Digimind, one of the fastest growing companies in the field of social media monitoring software. The Internet has rewritten the rules for what can be viewed as fact versus fiction. This story continues at The Next Web. Entrepreneur Social Media How-To''s MORE >>
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CONVERSIONXL | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
7+ Under-Utilized Google Analytics Reports for Conversion Insights
'While Google Analytics is so widely used, most marketers only scratch the surface when it comes to the reports they use. You can find insights for conversion optimization from lots of different reports & some of the juicier reports are lesser known. 1: Advanced Segments Based On Buyer Personas. They are taking their time to make a decision. MORE >>
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UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
4 Steps to Find the Right Accountant for Your Business
'You might not have a full list of employees on the payroll yet, but many small business owners find they have a need to turn to an accountant for financial help from their very beginning of their new venture. But how do you find the right accountant for you and your business? Finding the right person can be tricky. What does your company need? MORE >>
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Need a business idea? This is where you should be looking THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The community effect at the Atlanta Tech Village JEFF HILIMIRE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Know your clients: How to create an accurate customer profile THE NEXT WEB | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
5 Things You Need to Know Today FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
6 Texas-Style Business Lessons That Every Entrepreneur Can Take To The Bank YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Choose the Right Cloud Services FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The Real Reason Facebook Bought Oculus NICK O'NEILL | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Global E-Commerce: How to Get Stuff There From Here? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How To Kick Your Business Legacy Up A Notch STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
This Geeky New Device Is a Literal Thinking Cap FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Joi Ito Nails it on Business Planning in this TED Talk UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Dealing With Disruption by Adapting Your Business Model FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
SplitNGo LAUNCHING TECH VENTURES | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How CEOs Waste 70% of Their Time Each Day FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Apothecary Gin LAUNCHING TECH VENTURES | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The Network Effect FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Innovation and Enterprise In e-Commerce Websites YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How Old Is Too Old to Found a Company? (Infographic) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Taking Out The Garbage – A Look At Waste Disposal For Your Business YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
What Entrepreneurs Wish They'd Known Before Their First Startup FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Can Project Management Support High Growth Companies? YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The Taxman Cometh, For Bitcoin! FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
[Infographic] Women In The Workplace YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Disarm Job Candidates With 4 Questions FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Are You an Instant Authority? DUCT TAPE MARKETING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
4 Ways to Make the Most of Millennials FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Wait, How Are Millennials Sparking Change Again? SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How Not to Bore an Audience FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Innovation Checklist SCALABLE STARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
When Bad Job Applicants Can Be Your Best Hire FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Graham: I'm speaking out like my father did WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
8 Ways to Manage Someone You Don't Like FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Two tractor-trailers collide on I-77 in northern Surry County WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The Truth About Making New Habits Stick FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
This Entrepreneur’s Path to Success Included U2 and Alan Jackson THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MIND | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Tech Company Deals Skyrocket in First Quarter (Thanks, Facebook) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The cloud landscape described, categorized, and compared WWW.THEENTERPRISEARCHITECT.EU | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
8 Easy Ways to Embrace Change FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Inventure adds Kiosked's Ekaterina Gianelli as Director ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Google slashes cloud prices THE EQUITY KICKER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Why Facebook's Billion Dollar Bets Are Bad for Innovation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Minecraft Creator drops Potential Oculus Rift game after Facebook Acquisition ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Tell If Stress Is Destroying Your Performance FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Rovio awarded $700,000 in damages in fake toy lawsuit ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Inside Disney's Billion Dollar Startup Purchase FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
The Sun Is Always Shining Above The Clouds MIKE MICHALOWICZ | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Stop Asking the Wrong Hiring Questions FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
That’s a nice little $40M ecommerce company you have there. Call me when it scales FOR ENTREPRENEURS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How an IPO Can Turn Against You FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Guest Post: What Boston’s First VC Platform Role Means to Me ROB GO | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Set Your Company's Business Strategy From the Outside In FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Spanning Automates Daily Backup of Data Within Salesforce.com AUSTIN STARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Stop Women-on-Women Bullying at Work FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Protect Your Small Business from Identity Theft SOHO SOLUTIONIST | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
A Tribute to Ralph Wilson: An Unlikely Role Model for Entrepreneurs FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Candy Crush creator now trading on the NYSE ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
'As an Innovator, I Want to Make Apps': The Onion's Latest TED Spoof Is Hilarious FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Google Cloud Platform Developer Roadshow will Tour Through Helsinki & Stockholm Next April ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
CircleUp Draws More Investors As Equity Crowdfunding Gains Ground FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
A framework for categorizing and comparing cloud platforms BIJOOR.ME | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
How to Prepare for a Worst-Case Travel Disaster FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014