On February 24, 2010

MySpace’s “Discover” Strategy–Nice Try, But You Won’t Catch Up with Facebook

MySpace is positioning itself as the place online where people discover other people and boatloads of content, but Facebook has usurped this positioning before it even takes hold.

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Look Behind Icahn’s Battle for Control of Genzyme — It’s the ImClone War, Part Deux

Don't be distracted in Carl Icahn's fight for control of Genzyme (GENZ). This is not, as the billionaire activist shareholder has told investors, an "attempt to fix what is broken" in Genzyme's management. Rather, it's ImClone Part 2.

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Another Free Office Alternative: Lotus Symphony 3

OpenOffice is a great substitute for Microsoft's pricey office suite, but for many users it's overkill. Lotus Symphony 3 ramps up the feature set while maintaining a simple, friendly interface.

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Want to Sue Rupert Murdoch? You’ll Need $11M in the Bank, Even if You Win

If you want to sue News Corp. (NWS) and win, how much money do you need to pay your lawyers before Rupert Murdoch's company capitulates and signs on the dotted line? About $11.1 million per year, for at least four

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Gordon Brown’s Leadership, Passionate or Bullying?

At what point does strong leadership turn into bullying? And when do passion, energy and determination exceed their bounds and become dangerous and damaging? These are the questions that have been exercising the British media this…

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The 5 Commandments for Twitter’s New Advertising Platform

The Twit-o-sphere is abuzz with the slip by Anamitra Banerji, head of product management and monetization at Twitter, that the microblogging site will imminently launch a platform that will finally allow advertisers to reach its massive audience. Here are five

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How to Write a Code of Ethics for Business

How to Write a Code of Ethics for Business: What is a Code of Ethics?A code of ethics is a collection of principles and practices that a business believes in and aims to live by. A code of business ethics…

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For Startups, How Much Process Is Too Much?

Whether they're found in a garage or inside an established enterprise, startups struggle with decisions about process and infrastructure. The speed at which a startup can learn is its competitive advantage and the defining factor in its success. But startups…

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The Ultimate Formula for Success

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My last post here, How to do 500 Times Better than AdSense, got a lot of buzz and a lot of Tweets and generated my first real dose of reader hate.

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Intel-Led Alliance to Invest $3.5 Billion in Tech Start-Ups

With venture capital lagging and a new report warning Silicon Valley will limp out of the recession, Intel plans a $3.5 billion infusion for tech start-ups.

Intel CEO Paul Otellini announced the two-pronged effort during a…

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