Thought Leaders
Tim Cook Is Wrong: You Really Can’t Fire Someone For Being Gay
Tim Cook, in acknowledging his homosexuality, perpetuated a politically charged myth about gays in the workplace.
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Business Accounting
Will the SEC Redefine Who Can Be an ‘Accredited Investor’?
If the government loosened up restrictions, more money could be freely distributed to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Thought Leaders
Prepare for Family Leave Laws and Avoid Litigation Later
Laws mandating extended paid leaves are increasingly common and already prompting a surge in employee lawsuits.
By Leo Corcoran
Building a Business
First Authorized Drone Delivery in Europe Scheduled for Tomorrow
German delivery firm DHL will use drones to deliver medical supplies to a small island.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Coming Soon: Hotel Tax on Airbnb Rentals in San Francisco
Next month, the city will start charging renters a 14 percent occupancy tax on behalf of its hosts.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
How Business Is Regulating Good Behavior in the NFL
The NFL and players needed sponsors to get serious about abuse. Thank capitalism for that.
Building a Business
Regulator-Innovator Tug-of-War: California Warns Uber, Lyft and Sidecar on Carpooling
The ride-hailing apps have been told that they are in violation of state law by offering carpooling services for money.
Building a Business
For Restaurant Goers, Authenticity Trumps Hygiene
Forget the public health department: if customers think a restaurant is authentic, they don't care how clean it is.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Uber Says It Will Continue Service in Germany Despite Ban
The San Francisco-based ride-hailing app will face fees of $328,000 each time it operates in the fast-growing European market.
Business Operations & Logistics
Google’s Next Plan: Making Drone Delivery a Reality
The tech giant recently completed test flights in Australia with a drone that hovers like a helicopter and flies like a plane.
Building a Business
Innovation vs. Regulation Fight Continues as Airbnb Reveals Host Names to NY’s AG
Lodging-rental platform AirBnB announced that it is turning over the personal information of 124 New York City hosts at the behest of the attorney general.
Thought Leaders
The One Executive Position Every Startup Now Needs to Fill Today
Uber's recent hiring is a wakeup call to those idealistic enough to believe they don't need to fight City Hall.
Business News
Uber Hires Former Obama Campaign Manager to Battle the ‘Big Taxi Cartel’
David Plouffe, President Obama's former campaign manager and White House adviser, will now oversee global branding, communications and policy for
By Laura Entis
Business News
Lyft COO Exits, Says Controversial NYC Launch Isn’t the Reason
The COO of Lyft is leaving the company, taking his entire operations staff with him.
Business Accounting
3 Enticements U.S. Cities Could Copy From Hong Kong to Encourage Entrepreneurship
Americans could learn a thing or two from this Asian business center if they want to attract people to create new enterprises.
By Josh Steimle
Business News
Sprint Shelves Bid for T-Mobile, Calls in New CEO
After months of languishing in regulatory limbo, a proposed merger between Sprint and T-Mobile is now off.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Sharing Economy Sets Sights on Business Travelers — But Will They Bite?
Airbnb and Uber both announced new services exclusively targeting businesses, but will travelers look beyond a host of security and regulatory issues plaguing the sharing economy?
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
U.K. to Test Driverless Cars on Public Roads Come January
The country is following in the footsteps of Japan, Sweden and the United States, which have all sanctioned public tests for the burgeoning tech.
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
Ride-Sharing Startup Lyft Is Coming to NYC (Yes, For Real This Time)
After its first launch was held up by New York State Supreme Court, the San Francisco-based company is set to hit the streets in the Big Apple starting tonight.
Business News
Lyft’s NYC Launch Party Goes Off Without a Hitch. The Launch? Not So Much.
Lyft's New York City launch party became a pre-launch party in a matter of hours as New York State's attorney general slammed the breaks on the ridesharing app.
Building a Business
Amazon Asks FAA Permission to Test Drones
The digital giant is petitioning the Federal Aviation Association to get its drones up and running for the public.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
San Francisco Says Enough Monkey Business: Tells Parking Spot App to Shut Down
After being served a cease-and-desist letter by the city, on-demand parking app MonkeyParking is suspending its services in San Francisco.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Google Is Interested in Your Health, But Deterred by Regulations
In an extensive interview with venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page explained why regulations are hampering improvements in health care.
By Laura Entis
Business Accounting
Potential Game Changer for Funding Awaits Final Approval From SEC
Provision of JOBS Act could change how businesses raise capital. But it faces regulations that could make it useless.
Business News
Following Massive Protests, London Transport Authority Rules Uber Is Legal
The decision hinged upon a differentiation between traditional taxicab meters and the smartphone technology by which Uber charges passengers.
By Geoff Weiss
Buying a Franchise
Target Joins the List of Stores Asking Customers to Keep Guns Out
Following open carry demonstrations, Target has joined a host of other chains in 'respectfully requesting' that customers to leave their guns at home.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
California Lifts Glove Law for Food Handlers
After months of protest from the food industry, California repealed its controversial glove requirement law.
By Kate Taylor