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Have you heard of the new social networking site, Zurker, yet? Zurker is a new social media site where you become an investor and earn shares. Learn more here. Read More

Do you want to inspire innovation and creativity in yourself and your team? Throw out the beanbag chairs, colored markers and whiteboard, and try these three oddball ideas, backed by scientific research. Read More

Pinterest is a big mover in the social media space. In fact, Time magazine published Pinterest in its “50 Best Websites of 2011″ and Hitwise data shows Pinterest with 17 million total visits per week. Small business owners should consider Pinterest as part of their social media strategy. Here's how Read More

Eleven companies with at least one American venture capital investor went public in the fourth quarter, up slightly from the previous quarter but down 67 percent from the same period in 2010, says a new report from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association. Read More

As 2011 ends, I’d like to make an appeal that will help aspiring entrepreneurs make money. Get your financial model in investor-ready shape before sending it to potential investors. Read More

It’s the ultimate kick-in-the-gut for an entrepreneur: Your bank says your loan doesn’t fit its lending criteria anymore. It won’t renew your line of credit. Or, it changes its services or lending terms in a way that makes it unattractive for you to continue doing business there. Read More

There are actions you can take to provide the care you want for your staff to keep them healthy and protected without causing you financial hardship. Read More

Travel and entertainment are the most common expenses, but be careful of what you can and can't deduct. Read More

Dry on new date ideas? A new startup, BeCouply, may have the answer. BeCouply helps couples have epic social lives. Read More

At this point, customers expect free shipping when buying online. Here's how to go above and beyond to stand out. Read More