On March 26, 2010

Personal Branding: Are Funny Names Effective?

I speculate that some people with funny names keep them because it makes them more memorable.

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On March 26, 2010

Idea Friday: User-Centered Innovation Harms the Environment

Most of us want business growth that is sustainable on a planet with limited resources. Just don't ask your users to help you in your pursuit.

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On March 26, 2010

Facebook Plots to Make Twitter, Digg, and StumbleUpon Irrelevant

Facebook already reaches into outside websites through Facebook Connect, which gives users a lifeline back to Facebook from the site. But the social network is gearing up to become even more of a presence on the web, if a rumor

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On March 26, 2010

When Will Foreigners Be Able to Own US Airlines? Not Anytime Soon

I never thought I'd see the day. It appears that the United States has made good on its promise to the European Union (EU) to allow for greater foreign ownership of US airlines . . . in theory. There's only

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On March 26, 2010

Health Reform Expected to Untether Job-Locked Entrepreneurs

As the health reforms signed into law this week begin to take effect over the next four years, one consequence to watch is to what extent would-be entrepreneurs feel comfortable leaving their jobs to start businesses. If people can…

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On March 26, 2010

Top Business Plan Mistakes

Is bank reform bad for start-ups? Fred Wilson thinks so. The VC blogs about two relatively obscure provisions in Senator Chris Dodd's bank reform bill that he thinks will be problematic for start-ups. One raises the minimum capital requirements…

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On March 26, 2010

Time Change Trips Up Workers in Spring and Autumn

Around one in twenty of us have forgotten to change our clocks for BST or Daylight Saving, making disruption likely for many the following Monday morning.

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On March 26, 2010

Are You Featuring the Right Offer to Optimize Conversion Rates?

Many FutureNow eTail clients offer free shipping to keep up with the competition. I’ve also seen some clients offer free shipping to differentiate themselves from the competition (in instances where the competition doesn’t offer it). In many cases, especially with

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On March 26, 2010

How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Small Business

From the very start, your business should be on the lookout for a supportive and reliable bank. Whether your needs are simple (a separate business checking account) or complex (a line of credit), finding the bank that fits your business's…