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Strategies every start-up and small business can take from Apple, Facebook, Google, and other leaders in high tech. Looking to model your startup or small business after the tech industry's titans? It's not just about cutting-edge technology

In a 1995 interview, the mastermind behind Dell Computer reveals how he went from dorm room to industry leader. In 1995, I spent an hour talking to Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computer, about how he built his company from a startup in his dorm room into one of the largest PC manufacturers in the world

Chinese manufacturer Foxconn has promised big changes to its practices after a far-reaching inspection by the Fair Labor Association, The New York Times reports . The FLA found widespread abuses at Foxconn's supplier factories, which produce electronics for corporate tech giants such as Apple, Amazon, and HP. In a survey of 35,000 Foxconn employees, roughly two-thirds said their wages did not "meet their basic needs." The labor audit also found that some employees worked well beyond 60-hour weeks for days on end, in violation of Chinese law.

These trends could make for huge opportunities--or huge disruptions to your business. Either way, they are ones to watch

Entrepreneurs often think only the best product will let them succeed. But sometimes 'best' isn't what your customers really want. Ever buy and eat a meal from a lunch wagon

As a business grows, the founders job description will inevitably change. Here are seven roles a founder can transition into to ensure continued success.

What happens to entrepreneurs who refuse to forgive themselves for their mistakes? A six-time Emmy Award-winning producer explains

Dozens of new gadgets and Web services promise to boost your business. Here are five that just might deliver. Dozens of new apps, gadgets, and online services are vying for your attention.

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day. Zynga Buys OMGPOP

How an emotional investment leads to a physical purchase, and why iPhone apps are Gillette 2.0. When I first began shaving at the tender young age of 16, I chose a Gillette razor. It seemed far cooler than my father’s buzzing electric shaver.

Last week, Instagram hit 27 million users, solidifying it not only as one of the most popular photo-sharing services on the market, but as one of the world's fastest-growing social networks .

Want your app to be the next Angry Birds or Pinterest?

A few months back I was at the main Apple Store in New York City. I wanted to buy a case for my son’s iPod touch--but it was December 23. The crowds were so thick, I envied sardines

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day. Twitter Expands Its Ad Systems Significantly

Killing an unprofitable product isnt always the best path. Here are four scenarios where sustaining a poor performer can help the business grow