When David Williams took over Fishbowl in 2004, he thought the job would be easy sailing. Boy, was he in for a few surprises. David Williams was semiretired before becoming CEO of Fishbowl for what was supposed to be a severely limited engagement
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Start-ups can get a huge boost from partnering with larger companies. Bespoke Post and Parking Panda are growing thanks to key partners.
Read More »Is Your Marketing Too… Nice?
T-Mobile tries on a new, tougher image in its advertising.
Read More »Essential Reading List for New Entrepreneurs
Everything you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur is in these six essential books. Few of us are born knowing everything it takes to be an entrepreneur. You may have the spirit, the personality, the drive, but often we still need to learn the tricks of the trade in order to become truly successful
Read More »Does Your Company Need Social Media?
A lot of CEOs tell me their B2B companies just don't need social media. Here's why they are dead wrong. I have been doing a lot of speaking engagements lately before CEOs of business-to-business (or "B2B") companies
Read More »5 More Habits of Customer-Obsessed Companies
Firms like Intuit, eBay, and PayPal are intensely focused on improving online user experience. Here's five more ways you can be, too. I recently posted the Top 5 Habits of Customer-Obsessed Companies , gleaned from the work done at my digital consultancy, AnswerLab, with companies who dominate the digital space like LinkedIn, Intuit, and eBay
Read More »New picture of atomic nucleus emerges
(PhysOrg.com) -- When most of us think of an atom, we think of tiny electrons whizzing around a stationary, dense nucleus composed of protons and neutrons, collectively known as nucleons. A collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne and Thomas Jefferson National Laboratories has demonstrated just how different reality is from our simple picture, showing that a quarter of the nucleons in a dense nucleus exceed 25 percent of the speed of light, turning the picture of a static nucleus on its head.
Read More »How To Spot Innovative Hires
A brain researcher divulges six interview questions--and other clues--to help distinguish innovators from ordinary workers. Many of the resumes that cross my desk are white pieces of paper that list education, experiences, and skills. Since they're typically from traditionally-minded people who prefer not to call attention to themselves, I don't expect anything else.
Read More »Why 2012 Will Be Cybercrime’s "Hell Year"
We're barely six weeks into 2012, and the year is turning out to be one of the worst for cyberattacks in recent memory. Here are a few reasons why. For online security professionals, 2012 is turning out to be a banner year.
Read More »9 New Rules for Great First Impressions
It takes more than a firm handshake to make a great first impression these days. Use these tips to make sure you're getting it right
Read More »The Facebook IPO: A Mega, Meta Mashup Of Media
We sifted through media coverage of Facebook's imminent IPO to bring you the mother of all news roundups. Get ready to ride the linked-up lightning. Now it's Facebook's turn to share
Read More »Forget QR Codes: Pongr Easily Turns Your Photos Into Brand Rewards
When brands ask consumers to snap a product photo and text or email it in, Pongr recognizes the image and replies. Is that really better than QR codes? We asked its president
Read More »Psych! 3 Secrets for Better Hiring
Interviewing may be more of an art than an exact science, but that doesn't mean psychological research can't help you select the best candidate. Getting to know people well is hard—whether you’re choosing a mate, a friend, or an employee for your company. Why?
Read More »Make the Sale Without Cutting Your Price
This simple, 3-step approach helps you sell against a cheaper competitor--without having to discount. This is an important column, maybe the most important ever I've published. It contains the key to keeping your company profitable and free from debilitating price wars
Read More »How to Succeed Against the Odds
Struggling against difficult odds in business? Consider this wisdom from an Inc
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