SBA Shows High-Tech Startups Some Love

Growth & Leadership Presented by Top Stories in Growth & Leadership 07/31/13 SBA Shows High-Tech Startups Some Love The U.S. Small Business Administration, widely considered near useless to high-tech startups, has made two efforts in as many weeks to woo this innovative group of entrepreneurs. Should Appearance Be a Factor in Hiring? Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is under fire for hiring beautiful people as sales clerks. We examine the role looks should play in hiring. Publicis Omnicom and the Tricky Business of a Merger of Equals Organizational psychologist Ben Dattner offers a playbook for leaders attempting to create a common culture after a merger. SPONSOR PROVIDED CONTENT Manage your domestic shipping with confidence. Old Dominion ensures your freight gets there on time and as promised. Brace for a Bumpy Road Ahead, Obamacare Rollout Expected to Be Patchy Small-business owners will soon be able to enroll for health insurance on new, online marketplaces. Health-care experts weigh in on how that process might look. Two Women Entrepreneurs Share the Hardest Part of Growing Fast Bottle & Bottega business partners Stephanie King-Myers and Nancy Bigley discuss the challenges of scaling a business quickly. The Surprisingly High Cost of Small-Business Travel (Infographic) A look at how small-business owners are shelling out more than big corporations, and where their dollars are going. Thought of the Week: "People inspire you, or they drain you -- pick them wisely." -- Hans F Hansen More Inspiring Quotes >> FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Stop Stalling and Start Pinning Download this ebook short for under $6 and learn how to setup camp on this growing social playground. Manage Your Newsletters | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Contact Us | View Online Copyright © 2013 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 | Privacy Policy

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Email Marketing Service

Most Popular Presented by Top Stories in Most Popular 07/26/13 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Email Marketing Service Here's a quick guide to choosing the right provider for your company's email marketing needs. Richard Branson on Crafting Your Mission Statement The CEO of Virgin shares how to cut the crap and make a mission statement that actually means something. Modern Dad? Prince William to Take Two Weeks of Paternity Leave As more businesses expand paid time off for families, our male readers express a range of opinions on how much time to take. ENTREPRENEUR EVENTS Free Thought Leaders Event in Chicago | Register Now >> Ready to boost your sales through social media? Come learn how to craft your social strategy to get bottom-line results. Seating is limited and filling up fast for this Aug. 9th event. Why You Might (Still) Want to Consider Launching in Detroit Entrepreneurs in the Motor City have to deal with lackluster public services, but they also get access to cheap facilities and an unsaturated market. Why Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs Often Don't See Eye to Eye The National Venture Capital Association released its first brand influence study on the venture capital industry today. The Art of Positioning Your Brand and Why You Can't Afford to Screw It Up Branding is all about striking the right tone with customers. Here's how and why you need to think about your brand positioning. Thought of the Week: "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."   More Inspiring Quotes >> FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Pin Your Way to Profits How would you like to share your brand, service, or products with millions of prospects who are eager to learn more, likely to buy, and happy to "repin" for thousands of others to see? Pinerest offers this and more. Manage Your Newsletters | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Contact Us | View Online Copyright © 2013 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 | Privacy Policy

Xbox One a Serious Business Tool? Nice Try, Microsoft

Tech Tactics Presented by Top Stories in Tech Tactics 07/25/13 Xbox One a Serious Business Tool? Nice Try, Microsoft Microsoft makes a far-fetched pitch to small businesses by calling its new gaming console a presentation tool. A Path to Better Maps: Apple Buys Data Mapping Startup Locationary The tech giant acquires the Toronto-based data-mapping startup in an apparent effort to beef up its Maps app. SEC Cracks Down on Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed its first fraud lawsuit involving the virtual currency. SPONSOR PROVIDED CONTENT Turn Busy into Business Learn how easy it can be with AT&T Syn248®—a DIY small business phone. No Joke, These 'Smart Diapers' Can Detect Your Child's Health A New York tech startup has combined diapers with a mobile app to give parents real-time health info on their babies. The Difference Between Websites and Apps Sure, apps function a lot like websites. But there are three key differences. Michael Schneider of Mobile Roadie has more. The Future of Retail: Paying With Your Face? A Finnish company says it has developed a system that eliminates the need for cash or credit at check out. All it needs is a look at your face. Thought of the Week: "I walk slowly, but I never walk backward." -- Abraham Lincoln More Inspiring Quotes >> FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Link. Rank. Profit. Learn step by step how to attract quality links to your website, drive more traffic and dramatically boost search engine rank. Manage Your Newsletters | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Contact Us | View Online Copyright © 2013 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 | Privacy Policy

SBA Chief Karen Mills Leaving With No Replacement Named

Growth & Leadership Presented by Top Stories in Growth & Leadership 07/24/13 SBA Chief Karen Mills Leaving With No Replacement Named Five months after announcing her resignation and without a successor lined up, Mills says she's leaving next month. 5 Ways to Find, Train and Oversee the Ideal Intern Wrangling summer interns can be an adjustment. Consider these five tips on ways to make the process more productive and efficient. Health Care Reform: Procrastinate No More 2014 requirements for businesses remain, despite the recent penalty delay. Understand what you should be doing now to prepare for Obamacare. SPONSOR PROVIDED CONTENT Get The Advantage of A Proven Franchise The Joint is one of the fastest growing franchises in the U.S. today, providing proven success. 10 Best U.S. Cities for Science, Math and Tech Grads Consumer-advocacy website NerdWallet examines the best metro areas in the U.S. for talented college graduates. Modern Dad? Prince William to Take Two Weeks of Paternity Leave As more businesses expand paid time off for families, our male readers express a range of opinions on how much time to take. 3 Toxic Employees You Need to Fire Now If you can't correct their bad behavior, there are three types of employees that have to go. Thought of the Week: "If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine -- it's lethal."   More Inspiring Quotes >> FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Stop Stalling and Start Pinning Download this ebook short for under $6 and learn how to setup camp on this growing social playground. Manage Your Newsletters | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Contact Us | View Online Copyright © 2013 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 | Privacy Policy