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Here are five reasons to keep a support team in-house.

Buckling down to accomplish heaps of tasks seems to have fallen out of fashion lately. But success demands massive amounts of this very stuff.

Give these five budget-slicing moves a whirl when launching a new business.

Working with partners, especially overseas, presents many challenges. Here are some things to keep in mind.

WhatsApp is all over the news for its $19 billion deal with Facebook. But most startups won't make it to that caliber and that's okay. Here are a few tips on how to survive and thrive.

While outsourcing services and tasks may help a startup save a few bucks, it can also cause many challenges. Here are a few instances when outsourcing could be a viable choice.

Figuring out how to integrate technology into your startup can be a nightmare. Yet, it is imperative to get your dream off the ground. Here is what to look for when bringing on a tech team.

Machines have the potential to wipe out 47 percent of the U.S. workforce -- unless small business can help stop them.

Your tech support can make or break your business when something goes awry. Here's what you need to know to avoid disaster.

Bitcoin launches ATMS, quantifying innovation, Marissa Mayer's no telecommuting policy gets vindicated, Latinas take over, marketers can't decide if Facebook ads work, Steve Blank gets fired. This week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for entrepreneurs.

If you do business globally, here's a look at several numeric superstitions you might want to avoid.

With the release of the iPhone 5S and 5C, here we break down the complicated global relationship between Apple, its suppliers and manufacturers.

Small businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on freelancers to get even their core business functions done, including accounting, report writing and preparing PowerPoint presentations.

The Million American Jobs Project suggests that if consumers simply bought five percent more American-made products, a million new jobs would be created.

We examine the growing trend of companies switching to closer vendors from those farther away.

Call center technology can now combine, customize and expand your customer communications while reducing costs. So would outsourcing boost your business?

With the growth of virtual assistants, their expertise now runs the gamut -- from making vendor calls to sending out thank you cards to prospective clients. Here's how to make the most of virtual help.

If you aren't equipped to fight a cyber war, you can hire mercenaries who are.

How much of your time is taken up with activities that don't create new products or services, drive more sales or find new customers? If the answer is a lot, here are some tasks to offload.

Workers come in more varieties than ever. Use this advice to choose the best option for your business.

When is the right time for an entrepreneurial business to outsource IT management to a remote provider?