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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

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

It may sound like an existential koan--how does one without an office attend an office party?--but in an increasingly freelance, telecommuting world, for many people this is actually a very real consideration.

It may sound like an existential koan--how does one without an office attend an office party?--but in an increasingly freelance, telecommuting world, for many people this is actually a very real consideration. Now, pass the punch and let the mistletoe dangle. On a recent evening in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn, a group of revelers gathered to partake in a tradition as old as desks: The office holiday party.

Standing on the north roof of the James Forrestal building in Washington, D.C., Brian Costlow gestures to the black solar photovoltaic array lying flat against the cement tiles. The system generates 235 megawatt-hours of electricity annually in an effort to boost the energy efficiency of this office complex, the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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What every business owner needs to know about protecting valuable intellectual property. I am often asked do I need a trademark for my slogan? Can I patent my idea

When you have the chutzpah to ask a more seasoned leader for help, you reap unbelievable rewards. Here's a dirty little secret of the business world: Most people are either too shy, embarrassed, or something else altogether to ask a more experienced businessperson for help. That's a big mistake

He seemed destined for music stardom, but instead Amos Winbush III started CyberSynchs, a $13.5 million-a-year New York City-based mobile phone backup company.

It's not natural to reach out when your business is struggling.

A recent transplant from Minneapolis dishes on what you need to know if you want to live in the start-up capital of the world. Moving your tech start-up to Silicon Valley makes sense on so many levels

The challenging economy has forced everyone to look at cutting unnecessary costs.