Business

The World’s Best CEO Tirades

It’s not easy being top dog. CEOs have to deal with demanding customers, employees, investors, and the public…

The Underlying Logic of Piracy

Book Review: The Next Big Thing

Sometimes I dream of leaving it all behind. Ditching the laptop and mortgage payments. Moving to a farm,…

12 Pervasive Myths About Starting a Small Business

Few subjects are as plagued by myths and falsehoods as starting a small business. Everywhere you turn, someone…

Facebook Plays With QR Codes

Facebook will likely let users create QR (Quick Response) codes for their profiles. QR codes are like personal…

25 Inventions That Changed the Way We Do Business

Since the halcyon days of clubs and mammoth hides, we’ve been assigning roles, trading services, and strategizing in…

Lehman Report Shows Creative Accounting

In a 2,200-page report released yesterday, a court examiner said that Lehman Bros.’ former CEO Dick Fuld, three…

The Faces Behind Social Media

7 States Probe Monsanto for Anti-Competitive Business Practices

Image: Educate-yourself.org Seven US states are investigating market abuse by seed giant Monsanto. Attorneys general in Ohio, Texas,…

A New Interpretation of Casual Fridays

The Top 25 Greenwashed Products in America

Despite the recession, many consumers continue to spend a little extra on environmentally-friendly products. Purchases like organic food…

10 Incredible Corporate Mergers That Will Never Happen

The mergers and acquisitions divisions of banks and law firms the world over have been rather quiet of…

If Apple’s Pitch Were Generic

Business and the Real Time Web

India’s WATblog illustrates how real-time search complements the news. This is a guest post by Sency’s Evan Britton.…

Why Having Your Mom on Facebook is Dangerous