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.
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Building a Business
How Long Does it Take to Decide on a Job Candidate? The Answer May Surprise You.
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.
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.
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.
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
Building a Business
The Future Is Here: Double Amputee Is Outfitted With Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arms
That's right – he can control the bionic limbs with his thoughts.
By Laura Entis
Online Presence
Researchers Are Using Yelp to Predict When a Restaurant Will Shut Down
With new software, researchers say Yelp reviews can serve as a crystal ball for restaurant failures.
By Kate Taylor
Entrepreneurs
4 Keys to Coping With Career Change
How do you move forward when you realize your work life needs to take a radically new direction?
Building a Business
At Work, Emotional Intelligence Pays
The ability to read colleagues' emotions at work indirectly predicts annual income, a recent study finds.
By Laura Entis
Marketing
Do Brands Need to ‘Speak American’?
Marketers are missing out on a cultural segment of U.S. population called out as the "New Heartland," report says.
By Jason Falls
Entrepreneurs
3 Ways to Use a Rivalry to Increase Your Business Performance
Unlike competition, rivalry is personal, and it can either have a profoundly positive or negative impact on overall performance.
By Laura Entis
Marketing
Bitter or Sweet? This One Thing Can Determine the Taste of Your Coffee.
A new study reveals that this factor can play a major role in how your morning brew tastes.
By Kate Taylor
Entrepreneurs
Taking Notes May Impede Your Ability to Remember Stuff
Your scribbles can act like a crutch, providing an excuse to stop paying attention because, hey, you're writing it down...
By Laura Entis