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3 super-cheap marketing tactics
3 super-cheap marketing tactics
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.More >>
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.More >>
Senate passes online sales tax bill
Senate passes online sales tax bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
8 things really successful people do
8 things really successful people do
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Should you head back to business school?
Should you head back to business school?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
4 unlikely billionaires
4 unlikely billionaires
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.More >>
Why did the man behind Windows jump ship, and who’s left to steer?
Why did Steven Sinofsky leave Microsoft?
What does Steven Sinofsky's abrupt departure from Microsoft mean for Windows … and the way the company will compete with Apple and Google?More >>
What does Steven Sinofsky's abrupt departure from Microsoft mean for Windows … and the way the company will compete with Apple and Google?More >>
Google Free Zone brings the Internet to feature phones for free
Google Free Zone brings the Internet to feature phones for free
Google Free Zone enables feature phone users use mail, Web search and Google+ for free. Is it generosity at work, a savvy market grab, or both?More >>
Google Free Zone enables feature phone users use mail, Web search and Google+ for free. Is it generosity at work, a savvy market grab, or both?More >>
How Apple's victory over Samsung will affect you
How Apple's victory over Samsung will affect you
Digital Trends goes over the many ways Apple's $1 billion victory over Samsung could hurt Android users, and a few ways it could help.More >>
Digital Trends goes over the many ways Apple's $1 billion victory over Samsung could hurt Android users, and a few ways it could help.More >>
Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead
Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead
When will Google and Apple fight each other directly? Is a direct patent fight inevitable after Samsung vs Apple ends?More >>
When will Google and Apple fight each other directly? Is a direct patent fight inevitable after Samsung vs Apple ends?More >>
Can United Airlines fix itself?
Can United Airlines fix itself?
After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers?More >>
After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers who have already fled to the competition?More >>
Tweeting at work? You might be driving your boss (and coworkers) crazy
Tweeting at work? You might be driving your boss (and coworkers) crazy
How much bandwidth is used by workplace Tweeting - and is it enough of a problem to actually be a problem? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't impact the workplace in other ways.More >>
How much bandwidth is used by workplace Tweeting - and is it enough of a problem to actually be a problem? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't impact the workplace in other ways.More >>
Why do McDonald's burgers look different from their advertisements?
Why do McDonald's burgers look different from their advertisements?
McDonald's Director of Marketing tackles a popular fan question by taking you behind the scenes of an advertisement photoshoot.More >>
McDonald's Director of Marketing tackles a popular fan question by taking you behind the scenes of an advertisement photoshoot.More >>
Facebook to try again with its own smartphone, going after ex-Apple talent
Facebook to try again with its own smartphone, going after ex-Apple talent
Months after the existence of Facebook's 'Buffy' project was made public, it appears that the company is thinking much larger for its smartphone plans.More >>
Months after the existence of Facebook's 'Buffy' project was made public, it appears that the company is thinking much larger for its smartphone plans.More >>
Netflix lost 800,000 subscribers during Q3, headed into the red
Netflix lost 800,000 subscribers during Q3, headed into the red
Despite a record jump in revenue, Netflix still failed to satisfy investors after announcing today that it had lost more than 800,000 subscribers in the past quarter, and will go into the red during the fourth quarter to pay for international growth.More >>
Fact Sheet: The American Jobs Act
Fact Sheet: The American Jobs Act
Release Time: For Immediate Release THE AMERICAN JOBS ACTMore >>
Transcript: Obama's remarks to Congress regarding the American Jobs Act
Transcript: Obama's remarks to Congress regarding the American Jobs Act
President Obama spoke to Congress on the evening of September 8, 2011 to present the American Jobs Act.More >>
Transcript: Obama's remarks on America's credit downgrade
Transcript: Obama's remarks on America's credit downgrade
President Obama's remarks on the America's credit downgrade from AAA to AA+, August 8, 2011.More >>
Transcript: Obama's remarks on the passing of the debt ceiling bill
Transcript: Obama's remarks on the passing of the debt ceiling bill
President Obama's remarks on the passing of the debt ceiling bill on August 2, 2011.More >>
Transcript: Obama's remarks on the debt ceiling deal
Transcript: Obama's remarks on the debt ceiling deal
President Obama spoke to the nation on the evening of July 31, 2011 to address the deal reached to bring the debt ceiling negotiations to an end.More >>
Transcript of President Obama's speech on Wall Street reform
Transcript of President Obama's speech on Wall Street reform
Remarks by the President on Wall Street reform Cooper Union in New York, April 22, 2010.More >>
Transcript of President Obama's signing of the health care reform bill
Transcript of President Obama's signing of the health care reform bill
Remarks by the President and Vice President at the signing of the health insurance reform bill in the White House, March 23, 2010.More >>
President Obama's remarks on 21st Century financial regulatory reform
President Obama's remarks on 21st Century financial regulatory reform
Here are Obama's remarks regarding financial regulatory reform, including his desire "to put in place rules that will allow our markets to promote innovation while discouraging abuse."More >>
President Obama's 100 Days press conference
President Obama's 100 Days press conference
Here is the transcript of President Obama's 100 Days press conference, complete with the full Q&A session. More >>

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Michael and Son renovates former Wyeth building
Michael and Son renovates former Wyeth building
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:19:11 GMT
Heating and air company Michael and Son Services is breathing new life into a historic building that's been vacant for years. The company just broke ground on its planned renovations for the H.W. RobinsonMore >>
Heating and air company Michael and Son Services is breathing new life into a historic building that's been vacant for years.More >>
Minacs opens call center in Henrico
Minacs opens call center in Henrico
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:10:16 GMT
Minacs, the company opening a new call center in Henrico, held it's grand opening today. Minacs is an international outsourcing company that's opening a call center for a high-tech, Fortune 100 companyMore >>
Minacs, the company opening a new call center in Henrico, held it's grand opening today.More >>
Construction begins on Marriott and First Freedom Center
Construction begins on Marriott and First Freedom Center
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:35:12 GMT
After years of drawing plans and getting permits, construction is finally starting on a new Marriott hotel and religious freedom center. The project is being built at the corner of 14th and Cary StreetsMore >>
After years of drawing plans and getting permits, construction is finally starting on a new Marriott hotel and religious freedom center. The project is being built at the corner of 14th and Cary Streets in Shockoe Slip. It's a $30 million endeavor expected to create hundreds of jobs.More >>
College grads face better job market, but more loan debt
College grads face better job market, but more loan debt
Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:03:56 GMT
Commencement is this weekend for VCU and the University of Richmond. The job market for this year's college grads is a little better than last year, but defaults on student loans have spiked this year.More >>
Commencement is this weekend for VCU and the University of Richmond. The job market for this year's college grads is a little better than last year, but defaults on student loans have spiked this year.More >>
Jobs that companies struggle to fill
Jobs that companies struggle to fill
Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:53:51 GMT
It may be hard to believe in this tough job market, but there are many companies that are struggling to fill positions. The reason: not enough qualified applicants, according to a new study by the NationalMore >>
It may be hard to believe in this tough job market, but there are many companies that are struggling to fill positions. The reason: not enough qualified applicants, according to a new study by the National Federation of Independent Business.More >>

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