Marketing
Shocking Valentine’s Day Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Marketing
Feb. 14 isn't just about couples anymore.
By Rose Leadem
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Business News
8 Chain Restaurants With Valentine’s Day Deals
They may not be the most romantic locations your city has to offer, but if you play it right, you could win points for originality.
By Chris Morris
Online Presence
Paul McCartney’s Latest Project: ‘Emoji Sound Effects’
The former Beatle teamed up with Skype for some Valentine's Day fun.
By Laura Entis
Business News
What the Average American Spends on Valentine’s Day
From roses and jewelry to dinner and champagne, Feb. 14 can be a costly affair.
Tech
With This App, Women Always End Dates With More Cash in Hand
The co-founder of Ohlala swears the transactions are all about making a real connection.
Business News
OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
Make sure to take your beau to a place with that special touch this Valentine's Day.
Buying a Franchise
Creative Starbucks Barista Puts Some Love Into Valentine’s Day-Themed Drinks
We have a feeling these secret menu creations may not be so secret soon.
Buying a Franchise
This Marriage Proposal Is the Best Free Advertising McDonald’s Could Ask For
Roy Baine proposed to his high school sweetheart in the same chain where they had their first date in 1965: McDonald's.
By Kate Taylor
Human Resources
5 Ways Busy Entrepreneurs Can Keep the Passion Alive in Their Relationships
What's a business owner to do when they can feel their emotional revenue dwindling in their relationship?
By Jordan Gray
Business News
How a Ruined Valentine’s Day Dinner Inspired a Business
Kevin Yu created the app SideChef to help amateur cooks who need a hand in the kitchen.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
6 Restaurant Chains Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Sweet Deals
Ready to smooch for your supper at Qdoba or join the world's largest coffee date at Starbucks?
By Kate Taylor
Human Resources
4 TED Talks About Love, Sex and Desire
With Valentine's Day around the corner, here's a stimulating spoonful of inspirational talks about that thing that makes the world go 'round.
Buying a Franchise
Why This Multi-Talented Couple Opened a Nursing Franchise
Jeff and Nancy Huguet had a long history of assisting their elderly neighbors even before they opened their Nurse Next Door franchise.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Uber in Hot Water Again Over Surge Pricing Revelations
Uber adds to its string of recent PR disasters with a report that the company created artificial surge pricing conditions by keeping some of its drivers off the road.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Pinterest Gives Mobile Users Key App Updates
Pinterest has added GIF capability to its boards on both Android and iOS devices, and has updated its iPad app to feature geo-tagged Place Pins.
By Geoff Weiss
Online Presence
Customers Still Furious Over 1-800-Flowers’ Valentine’s Day Flop
Besieged by a blizzard, New York-based 1-800-Flowers failed to deliver arrangements -- or delivered dead bouquets -- to hundreds of infuriated customers.
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
In Sochi, People Are Using Matchmaking App Tinder Like Crazy
Tinder CEO Sean Rad reports a 400 percent increase in new users since the Olympics started last week
By Nina Zipkin
Business Operations & Logistics
The Lure of the Office Romance
Is having employees sign 'love contracts' an effective solution for nipping office love in the bud?
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: How a Martial Arts Franchise Energized This Couple’s Relationship
Pro Martial Arts franchisees John and Lisa Highberger talk consulting and communication.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Franchise Players: Terry and Lisa Jeffers on Running a Franchise With Your Spouse
Terry and Lisa Jeffers wanted a franchise that combined heart and business. Here's what you can learn about mixing marriage and franchising from this power couple.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Mushy Marketing Ploy: Pizza Hut Joins OKCupid
Lonely this Valentine's Day? Pizza Hut is looking to settle down and has entered the dating market on OKCupid.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: How This Pizza Chain Power Couple Balances Business and Romance
Phil and Denise Downing started as delivery drivers at Topper's Pizza in the late '90s. Here's how they've grown closer as they've moved up the ranks.
By Kate Taylor
Marketing
4 Ways to Use Humor as a Marketing Tool
Follow these tips and you'll be laughing all the way to the bank.
By Ann Handley
Marketing
Stellar Customer Service Keeps Upscale Lingerie Shop in Business
This Denver-based small shop has weathered tough times by showing their customers that they care.
Online Presence
The Pros and Cons of Using Video App ‘Vine’ for Marketing
What you need to know before getting started with the new short video recording app.
Human Resources
How to Thrive in Both Romance and Business
Four ways to balance your work and relationship.
By Lisa Evans
Entrepreneurs
No Time for Valentine’s Day? 4 Love-Related Apps for Busy Entrepreneurs
Plan a romantic evening or just let someone special know you're thinking about them -- all without putting down your smartphone.
By Jason Fell