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Earlier this week, Google launched Search+, and immediately the tech world cried foul .

Shazam's future involves applying its discovery engine to television and all of the brands that flow through it, says CEO Andrew Fisher. And it could be as simple as a button on your channel flipper

Ctrl+Alt+Compete, a new documentary that debuts later this year, explores start-up culture through the lens of five entrepreneurs. (And you can watch it for free.) First there was Shark Tank

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed. But while the vision and determination are probably non-negotiable for would-be business founders, "starting a company can be done in many different ways," according to FlexJobs founder and CEO Sara Sutton Fell.

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed.

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed. But while the vision and determination are probably non-negotiable for would-be business founders, "starting a company can be done in many different ways," according to FlexJobs founder and CEO Sara Sutton Fell

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed

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These will be the five hardest slots for you (and any start-up) to fill in the new year. The year flew by mostly because it was a very, very busy one. Although the economy continues to face many challenges, the startup and tech industries are very much alive.

Fast Company wants you to have a banner year in 2012. As our gift to you, we present our very best advice and tips on how to work smarter, manage your career, and lead a more meaningful life

Avoid common mistakes in your startup's infancy. Take the advice of Jake Nickell, founder of Threadless.com