Online businesses
Three Steps to Optimize Your Website For Google's 'Freshness' Update
BY AJ Kumar
Small-business owners can capitalize on the latest search-engine change by posting often and commenting on timely topics.
NY Tech Entrepreneurs: Stop the SOPA and PIPA Anti-Piracy Bills
BY Jason Fell
Online and in-person, groups protest controversial legislation.
White House Opposes Online Piracy Bills -- For Now
BY Jason Fell
Obama administration puts the brakes on controversial legislation to punish 'rogue' websites that sell pirated content.
A Seven-Step Guide to Protecting Customer Privacy
BY Riva Richmond
By following these tips, small businesses can create a privacy plan that boosts customer trust -- and sales.
This Cloud-Based Storage Service Offers Deep Features for Businesses
BY Jonathan Blum
Egnyte's 'HybridCloud' can be a useful tool for companies that require extensive record keeping and more.
How an Ex-Ballet Dancer Succeeded by Thinking Outside the Barre
BY Jennifer Wang
When Hollywood called, a former New York City Ballet dancer turned to the web to keep her back-home fitness clients on track.
A Six-Step Survival Guide for Search Engine Updates
BY AJ Kumar
Here's how business owners can maintain their online search rankings no matter what algorithm changes the search giants make.
How to Create a Job Board on Your Business Website
BY Jonathan Blum
Selling job postings online can help small businesses increase Web traffic and generate extra revenue.
Building a Business on Busy Schedules and Making Errands Pay
BY Gwen Moran
TaskRabbit lands $5 million in funding, as it banks on its errand service to help you get stuff done.
Anti-Piracy Bill Could Do More Harm Than Good for Small Companies
BY Jason Fell
The proposed 'SOPA' bill aims to put an end to online piracy, but those who oppose it say it could have negative implications for small businesses.
How One Startup Streamlined and Stylized its Online Storefront
BY Dan O'Shea
The owner of online consignment shop Closet Rich turned to Goodsie when it was time to dress up for customers.
Business Groups Object to Major Domain Name Expansion
BY Riva Richmond
Smaller companies could see higher costs, and few gains, when a flood of new online domains take effect.
Picking A Host for Your Small Business Website (Infographic)
BY Bob Anderson
If you don't already have a website, or if you're thinking about scaling up features, the following is a breakdown of which factors to consider.
How to Recruit a Great Programmer as a Partner
BY Jason Fell
Follow these three steps to land a top-notch software engineer for your tech startup.
Five to Follow on Twitter for Mobile 'Treps
BY Kara Ohngren
Shopkick founder Cyriac Roeding reveals his list of top tweeters.
How to Drive Customers Away From Your Online Shop
BY Carol Tice
Here are six ways to turn customers away from your e-commerce store.





