Business

Do Bad Economic Times Benefit LinkedIn?

by Jeff Weisbein February 10, 2012
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Do bad economic times benefit LinkedIn’s bottom line more than a good economy? We examine some of LinkedIn’s revenue streams.

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How Will the Facebook IPO Impact New Startups?

by Jeff Weisbein January 8, 2012
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The Facebook IPO will have a huge impact on the startup world as many talented engineers cash out for the next big thing.

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Spotify Listening Limitations to Start Soon

by Jeff Weisbein January 6, 2012
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Spotify will soon start to impose more limitations on its free music streaming service.

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Does Your Klout Score Matter? Maybe.

by Jeff Weisbein January 4, 2012
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Klout recently announced that it raised a new round of funding led by Kleiner Perkins as the company prepares to make a big splash in 2012, but does your Klout score matter? I look at the future of Klout and the impact it may (or may not) have on the individual.

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Bidding On Trademarks in Search Advertising Continues to Heat Up

by Jeff Weisbein December 28, 2011
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Here’s a hot topic: competitors or scammers bidding on your company’s trademark in search results to be at the top of the results in the sponsored links section. Is this illegal? The answer may surprise you: it’s not.

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What’s The Future for Music Streaming Services?

by Jeff Weisbein December 11, 2011
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Here’s an interesting question: can independent music services such as Spotify, Pandora, and MOG survive long-term? Or are they doomed for failure? That is a question many people (and investors) are wondering.

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This Is What Separates Google from Everyone Else

by Jeff Weisbein December 8, 2011
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What is it that makes Google so successful? And why hasn’t any company tried to mimic the company’s success?

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How Safe Is Starting A Business?

by Jeff Weisbein November 6, 2011
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Found this infographic interesting and thought it was worth sharing.  Is starting a business safer than a job?  Definitely a worthwhile topic to examine with unemployment still above 9% and still a somewhat bleak immediate future.  Obviously, starting a business may be difficult for someone with not much experience, but I still think it’s doable. I started [...]

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5 Consequences of an Information Security Breach

by Guest Author November 2, 2011
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For a business, providing the most fool-proof security system available to your network isn’t always feasible. Information security systems are often incredibly expensive, and difficult to set up and maintain. However, not spending the extra time and money to have the security that you need is a huge risk. Having your information hacked into can [...]

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3 Tips for App Development Success

by Guest Author October 25, 2011
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There is no doubt that apps for smartphones, whether they be traditional or prepaid phones, are becoming incredibly popular and highly important. Smartphone usage is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years, and more and more individuals are turning to their apps to guide them through and entertain them in their daily lives. [...]

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