November 2014
5 Ways to Know if Your Idea Could Become a Business
How to judge if you're on to something big.
Too Bad We Can't Store Calories in the Cloud
We came up with three hypothetical inventions that would make Thanksgiving more enjoyable.
This Startup Will Give You a Loan -- But There's a Twist
Able, the brainchild of two Harvard MBAs, requires borrowers to raise the first quarter of their loan amount from friends and family.
What Portion of Revenue Should Go to Payroll?
If you're wondering about how much money to put aside for payroll, read this.
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Don't Get No Respect? Here's How to Handle It.
The Ethics Coach offers advice for when you're not feeling respected by either your boss or your customers.
Wise Words for Startups: No Money, More Problems
For both the company and the investors, a lack of funds means a surplus of trouble.
Need a Loan? Let's Look at Your LinkedIn Profile First.
The startup Earnest, which has $15 million in financing from big-name investors, has an alternative way of determining who qualifies for a personal loan.
How I Grew My Wheelchair Ramp Company Into a Franchise
Julian Gordon left the construction industry to start Amramp, a successful franchise aimed to help the elderly and disabled.
How I Launched My Health-Care Startup
The health-care industry is full of opportunities. One professional talks about how to take advantage of them.
Meet the Producers Behind Indiegogo's Highest-Funded Film
Rooster Teeth Productions is the innovative company behind the internationally popular online animation videos you haven't heard of...yet.
A Solution for Keeping Your Online Business Listings Up to Date
Services such as Yext are helping business owners update their information across multiple online directories.
How This Ceramics Company Is Moving Forward By Scaling Back
Heath Ceramics is focusing on building value over volume.
How Hacking Is Helping Businesses Beyond the Tech Sector
A variety of businesses, from retail to service industries, are organizing internal events using the creative talents of their own employees to solve, or hack, problems.
This Staging Service Can Make Your House a Hot Property
Looks can be deceiving, but using a staging service to have your house look its best can bring big bucks from potential buyers.
How to Keep Employees On-Task When They're Online
The three E's will help limit goofing off online at work.
4 Tips for Making Memorable Vine Videos
Jerome Jarre and Rudy Mancuso of GrapeStory offer expert advice on how to make your Vines worth watching.
Everfan's Custom Capes Take Off Among Superhero Worshipers
Meet the man who built a grown-up business from a childhood love of superheroes.
Welcome, Guesty: A Company That Helps Manage and Maintain Airbnb Properties
The company is a middle-man you never knew you needed.
At Eataly, Local Suppliers Are the Key Ingredient
The New York City-based Italian megastore has developed strong relationships with local small businesses.
Eataly Elevates Food Retail, Tastes Success. What's Next?
The New York City store is now a full-fledged tourist attraction, and the rest of the world is in the company's sights.
This Software Company Wants to Help Retailers Compete Against Amazon
An engineer gives retailers a fighting chance in the online price wars.
7 Ways to Detox Your Inbox
Find out how to cut through the e-mail clutter to save time and aggravation.
The Six-Second Video Is a Big Business for Brands
Gary Vaynerchuk's viral video company, GrapeStory, gets paid up to $25,000 to create sponsored posts for brands on Vine, Instagram on Snapchat.
Is My Data Really Safe? Your Questions About Cloud-Based Storage, Answered.
One expert shares tips to ensure your data stays safe and secure in the cloud.
No-Vacation Nation: Why Americans Feel That PTO Is NSFW
A look at why U.S. workers are afraid to take time off.
Divide and Conquer: Why You Should Separate Your Personal and Business Funds
Many entrepreneurs struggle to separate the value of their business from their own net worth (and self-worth).
How to Make Sleeping on Business Trips Less of a Nightmare
Send business-trip sleep issues packing.
Why Franchise Owners Have to Be Especially Careful on Social Media
For the franchise world—in which one negative comment can affect an entire system of corporate owners and franchisees—managing your reputation is especially critical.
The Idea vs. Execution Debate: Why Ideas Are Everything
Leonardo da Vinci never stopped exploring and challenging conventional wisdom. And neither should you.
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