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Why Instagram Won’t Be the Last Startup Facebook Buys Before Its IPO
The big social network is on the hunt for small companies that can strengthen its hold on the social media market.
By Jason Fell
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Building a Business
What Facebook’s IPO Means for VCs and Entrepreneurs
The social networking giant's showing on the public market may land with a thud.
Building a Business
Startup America Gets a Do-Over
The President issued a new call on Congress to pass an ambitious legislative agenda to help small businesses, but some wonder whether it's just hot air.
By Diana Ransom
Online Presence
The 10 Things Facebook Got Right Pre-IPO
Facebook has the potential to raise $10 billion in an IPO. Here's why that's possible.
Business Accounting
How to Sell Shares Without Going Public
Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket offer a less costly avenue for raising money from investors than an IPO.
Business Accounting
What’s Hot in Venture Capital in 2012
New York investors make predictions as to which sectors will receive funding in the coming year.
Business Accounting
The Investors Who Laughed at Zynga
It's been a banner week for Zynga with its long-awaited IPO. But there was a time when its founder was criticized for proposing a free-gaming business model.
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
What Groupon’s IPO Means for Your Startup
Groupon went public to overwhelming demand. But will the surge help melt the near-frozen IPO market?
Building a Business
Zynga IPO: Three Things to Keep in Mind When Scaling a Business Quickly
The online gaming company's filing can offer an opportunity for other owners to consider how best to grow a new business.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
Climbing on the Social Media IPO Bandwagon
The latest tech companies to go public have seen their share prices sink. Here's what the trend means for future tech IPOs.
Building a Business
Pandora, Passion and Persistence
The Internet radio company's initial public offering can be a good occasion for entrepreneurs and others to reflect on what it takes to start and grow a new company.
By Laura Lorber
Online Presence
Groupon By the Numbers: From Startup to IPO
The 'deal-of-the-day' website has filed for an IPO, and it's growth is nothing less than staggering.
Business News
LinkedIn’s IPO Could Spark a Social Gold Rush
Whether we're in the midst of frothy times at tech companies has even fewer doubters after LinkedIn's stock debut.