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TaskRabbit: The US Economy Really is in the Pooper

I ran across TaskRabbit, which matches you with people who can run your errands for you–or hooks you…

Drea Knufken · August 5, 2010
Business

50 Tips for Becoming a Successful Freelancer

Image: Drea Knufken Freelancing ain’t easy. Ask any freelancer, and they’ll tell you all about the challenges inherent…

Drea Knufken · August 4, 2010
Business

Barnes & Noble Up for Sale

Beleaguered book chain Barnes & Noble has announced it’s looking for someone to buy it. Reuters reports: Barnes…

Drea Knufken · August 4, 2010
Business

America’s Most Notorious Pimps and Madams

Making money off the world’s oldest profession might just be the world’s oldest business. With profits ranging from…

Drea Knufken · August 2, 2010
Business

What Happens When You Anger Your Designer

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Drea Knufken · August 2, 2010
Business

Glenn Beck’s Goldline Scheme

Barry Ritholtz at The Big Picture has an entertaining/disturbing infographic about Glenn Beck’s relationship with precious metal investment…

Drea Knufken · July 29, 2010
Business

25 People and Industries That Profit From Fear

Are you worried about the economy tumbling into oblivion? Scared that some stranger will break into your home?…

Drea Knufken · July 27, 2010
Business

Senate Passes Unemployment Benefits Extension

Image: billaday/Flickr The Senate approved a $34 billion unemployment benefits extension yesterday. It applies to all people whose…

Drea Knufken · July 22, 2010
Business

How Our School System Has Changed

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Drea Knufken · July 22, 2010
Business

Steve Jobs Hasn’t Evolved Much

…at least not in terms of wardrobe. Image: Steve’s Outfit

Drea Knufken · July 21, 2010
Business

50 Tips to Create a Killer Brand

Image: Vapour Trail/Flickr Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith and perseverance…

Drea Knufken · July 20, 2010
Business

Goldman Sachs Reports Horrible Quarter

Goldman Sachs’ Q2 earnings are down 83%, in what the New York Times calls the “worst quarter for…

Drea Knufken · July 20, 2010
Business

The Difference Glasses Make

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Drea Knufken · July 14, 2010
Business

The World’s Most Controversial CEOs

Reputation is everything. Especially in the higher echelons of business, where the reputation of a CEO can determine…

Drea Knufken · July 13, 2010
Business

Gulf Oil Spill Means Lower Taxes for BP

If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the Gulf Oil Spill, it’s at BP’s…

Drea Knufken · July 13, 2010
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