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Online Presence

How to Use Social Media to Ethically ‘Stalk’ Competitors and Job Candidates

People naturally want to put their best foot forward but, sometimes, you really need to know what that other foot is all about.

By John Rampton

Building a Business

Low-Cost Patent Search Options for Inventors on a Budget

By Kedma Ough

Tech

Russian Entrepreneur Pledges $100 Million in Search for Extraterrestrial Life

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Forget Multitasking. Real Productivity Comes From Singletasking.

By Lisa Evans

Tech

New Study Finds Rats May Plan for the Future While Dreaming

Researchers from University College London found that when rats dream, their brain activity suggests that they are trying to work out different ways to get to the things they want, like food.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Paging Cindy, If She Exists. (And Why It’s Important If She Doesn’t.)

The Internet has flattened the world, but also is fraught with danger. Luckily, the Web has tools to protect yourself and your business.

By Issamar Ginzberg

Entrepreneurs

A New Study Provides Yet Another Reason to Indulge Your Chocolate Addiction

Like you needed one.

By Laura Entis

Thought Leaders

Will Starting a Business Kill Your Future Job Prospects?

Starting your own business has an added risk: a tougher road to get hired by someone else later.

By Scott Shane

Building a Business

How Long Does it Take to Decide on a Job Candidate? The Answer May Surprise You.

Hint: Most people interviewing for a job have more than a minute to make a good impression -- but not much more.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Are Men Better Entrepreneurs Than Women? That’s the Perception.

A big problem with the gender gap in entrepreneurship is the nagging feeling that men are better suited for it.

By Scott Shane

Building a Business

Goofing Around in Meetings Can Boost Performance

Inject some good-hearted laughter into meetings to improve productivity.

By Lisa Evans

Tech

Computers Are Probably Making Us Nearsighted

A new study finds that myopia is increasing across Europe, with the problem nearly twice as common in those ages 25 and 29 when compared with the general population.

By Laura Entis

Thought Leaders

5 Bad Decision-Making Habits That Can Destroy Your Business

A deliberative, thoughtful process for making decisions doesn't guarantee a good result but it makes one more likely.

By Larry Alton

Business Accounting

When Negotiating, Choose Your Words Very, Very Carefully

A recent study shows that slight linguistic choices can significantly alter a negotiation's outcome.

By Laura Entis

Tech

Does Virtual Reality Make You Feel Queasy? This Big, Fake Nose Might Help.

Sometimes the answer is as plain as the schnoz on your face.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business News

Proceed With Caution: Should Smartphones Come With a Warning?

A recent study from the University of Derby recommends that consumers be given fair warning about the potential addictive properties of mobile devices.

By Nina Zipkin

Business News

With ResearchKit, Apple Wants to Use Your iPhone For Medical Research

The opt-in program allows iPhone owners to participate in a number of medical research studies and creates new opportunities for startups.

By Emily Price

Thought Leaders

Learn the Valuable Lesson of Curiosity

An entrepreneur spells out three ways to mine intelligence in business, based on his friend CEO and former quarterback Fran Tarkenton.

By Boland Jones

Entrepreneurs

Lost in Thought? Here Are 5 Reasons to Incorporate Daydreaming Into Your Daily Routine.

Go ahead, let your mind wander. When it's appropriate, of course.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

Google Is Adding Fact-Checked Medical Info to Search Results

A new search feature gives users an overview of common ailments up front.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

The Next Place Hackers Will Find You? Your Car.

A study from Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey looks to illuminate what automobile companies are doing, or could be doing better, to prevent hack attacks on the open road.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Cut Through the Online Noise. 5 Publicity Tips From a PR Pro.

Technology makes it easier to communicate but getting press can be tough. Here are pointers on how to break through the clutter and stand out.

By Jon Bier

Tech

Scientists Can 3-D Print a New Windpipe on a $2,500 Desktop Machine

Doctors at a New York-based research institute are combining 3-D printed cartilage with living cells to manufacture trachea replacements.

By Catherine Clifford

Business News

iPhone Separation Anxiety Is an Actual Problem, Study Finds

The authors' conclusion? Bring your phone to meetings and other events that require focus.

By Laura Entis

Entrepreneurs

For a Memory Boost, Ditch the Laptop and Write It Down by Hand

Writing by hand is slower than typing, but that could be an advantage when it comes to retention and understanding, according to a new study.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

Improve Your Office’s Productivity by Boosting Employees’ Sleep Quality

New research, technological aids and workplace programs are all designed to suss out better shut-eye for America's workers.

By Heather R. Huhman

Building a Business

Why the SBIR Program Is Worth Funding

By overcoming market failure in the development and financing of early-stage technology, the SBIR program makes possible commercial activity that would not otherwise have occurred.

By Scott Shane