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Three brothers founded Webs, which ranked on the Inc. 5000 in 2009 after experiencing 177 percent growth.

Three brothers founded Webs, which ranked on the Inc. 5000 in 2009 after experiencing 177 percent growth. Vistaprint, the office supply company that caters to very small businesses, will acquire digital marketing company Webs.com for $117.5 million, the companies announced today

It may not be as popular as Facebook or Twitter, but this virtual pinboard service is attracting plenty of eyeballs.

The classic holiday story A Christmas Carol can teach us a thing or two about exceptional workplaces. Really.

I've read 21 'best/top/worst' lists so far this year--and most were a waste of time.

It's not just for marketing. Crowdsourcing is an efficient way to take advantage of cognitive diversity

There are more opportunities than ever to build an app that people will pay for -- if you know where to look.

With 13.3 million Americans out of work and recovery still likely years away, it's now more important than ever to obsessively manage any and all career prospects. Here are three tips from LinkedIn product SVP Deep Nishar. "The novice users of LinkedIn use it to find a job.

If you haven’t made your marketing to-do list for 2012, this should give a good head start. Here’s a trivia question for you: What was George Harrison’s last released single?

Here's a look at the companies that provide the scoreboards, displays, shielding, and safety nets that make it possible for the Philadelphia Flyers to entertain fans at a hometown game. Shielding and safety nets On this night, 19,593 fans packed the Wells Fargo Center. To help keep them safe from pucks and other projectiles, the rink is surrounded by 522 linear feet of acrylic shielding made by Sport Systems Unlimited/Athletica, which has facilities in Minneapolis and Waterloo, Ontario

By knowing their rights, two small companies made Apple and RIM back down over trademark conflicts. You could do the same. When you think of Apple (AAPL) and Research in Motion (RIMM), it’s probably as mismatched competitors.

Chris Christensen's $4 million company is growing fast in a business without rivals: Creating and selling high-end products for dog shows.

Obviously, job candidates' references are biased. Here's how you can find out what a potential employee is really all about. Checking references is a normal part of the hiring process

I never went to CEO school. But here's how I learned to drive my business forward profitably. Hint: Its not just about number crunching