2012 Semiconductor Forecasts - Take Your Pick

"Scott Thompson Was A Terrible CEO" And Other Snippets From Fred Wilson

As always, Fred Wilson had a lot of insights share this morning at TechCrunch's Disrupt conference in New York. Here are some of the highlights from his talk with the always barbed Mike Arrington:...

IRS Warns Taxpayers Not To Be 'Too Concise' on Returns

It’s not every day that the IRS complains the submissions it receives are too concise. But that’s the missive sent by the IRS to tax lawyers and accountants who’ve been filing the Schedule of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP) as part of their tax returns....

Looking for a new job? Entrepreneurial Companies Show the Way...

Looking for a new job?  Perhaps it’s time to go entrepreneurial.  Recent SEC filings show that entrepreneurial companies have been hiring at a red hot pace, skyrocketing 13+% over last year’s levels.  The rate of growth far outstrips the relatively modest 3% average increase for n...

More Questions on Crowdfunding Industry Research, With Carl Esposti

Last week I spoke with Carl Esposti, CEO, and Gerrit Ahlers, Sr. Analyst, of Massolution, who played key roles in authoring Crowd Funding Industry Research, the first market research report on the crowd funding industry.  This document is available as a summary or as an entire report at www.cro...

The Need To "Reinvent Business"

I want to share with you an article that I wrote with my friend Tim Leberecht, CMO of frog, a version of which appeared on Forum Blog, the official blog of the World Economic Forum. We are co-hosting a special event that I believe really matters- the “Reinvent Business” hackathon that will be he...

 

You’re the Boss Blog: White House Opposes Small-Business Contracting Provision in Defense Bill

In a statement, the administration called higher goals for small-business contracting "laudable but overly ambitious." ...

How the 'Little Guy' Can Partner With Big Companies

If you're a little guy, there are plenty of ways to partner with a much larger company. Here are seven. ...

SRDC Is Offering Loans Through RLF

Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) is offering loans through revolving loan fund (RLF). Its purpose is to have a direct financing tool making loan funds available so as to assist in retail, manufacturing, and distribution businesses.

What Job Are You Helping Your Customers Do?

Marketing is often described in terms of a product life cycle. The development, the launch, continued support, and finally, discontinuation all have specific marketing efforts associated with them. From social contests to reduced prices and giveaways, the emphasis is nearly always on the product or service provided. However, this does not take into account the way that customers actually search for and find products.

Tony Hawk on Giving Back and Inspiring Change (Video)

The skateboard icon and entrepreneur shares the vision for his foundation, which donates millions to fund skateparks. ...

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