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April 23, 2013

The State of Startups: Is This a Good Time to Start a Business?

Often, hard data about startups comes from the Census Bureau and other government surveys that are years old by the time the information is released. This makes it hard to see what kind of impact the recession and slow economic recovery have had on today's startups. Fortunately, a new study conducted by LegalZoom and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation offers some fresher data. Here are six key findings that capture the current state of the startup.


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Review of Plantronics Voyager Legend UC Headset

TJ McCue - April 23, 2013

“Can you hear me now?”You may remember that line from a wireless-phone company commercial. The reason that line is so successful is that we all say it. I'm willing to…

Join Us for a Twitter Chat: SMB Internet Security

Anita Campbell - April 23, 2013

Join us, along with Symantec SMB security experts, on Twitter on Thursday, April 25, at 9 am Pacific (12 noon Eastern) for a discussion about how cyber criminals are targeting…

It Takes 3 to 5 Years to Prepare to Sell a Small Business

Annie Pilon - April 22, 2013

Are you considering selling your small business? Perhaps you think it’s a good time to sell, considering that more businesses have been bought and sold this year than…

CISPA Passes House Amid Worries Over Privacy

Joshua Sophy - April 22, 2013

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a groundbreaking cybersecurity bill that’s been widely debated lately. Some tech forms support it, while other organizations, firms and citizens have…

How You Can Benefit From “Clean Slate” Brands

Rieva Lesonsky - April 22, 2013

[Clean Slate Brand, Lockitron: Home Security Via Smartphone App] Conventional wisdom has always been that it's hard to bring a new product to market because consumers have an…


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Matt Thomson of Klout: Measuring Influence in the Social Sphere

Brent Leary - April 19, 2013

Tune in as Matt Thomson, Vice President of Business Development and Platforms for Klout, joins Brent Leary to discuss the ins and outs of social influence. Among the topics discussed…

Matt Thomson of Klout: Measuring Influence in the Social Sphere

Blast From The Past: What Was Hot One Year Ago?

What's Your Biggest Small Business Challenge?

Rieva Lesonsky - April 25, 2012

On any given day, what's the biggest challenge you face? If you're like most entrepreneurs, the answer is simple: getting it all done. No wonder, then, that 38 percent of…


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