Hey! Where is everyone?
I headed to Nasdaq headquarters in Times Square, ground zero of the biggest high tech stock offering ever, where Facebook would be welcomed into the arms of the investing public. And all I found was a …
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How to Use Social Media to Boost Sales and Customer Service
Social media has unnerved businesses and given consumers unprecedented power by letting them take complaints straight to the internet, where they can be read by anyone before a business can even see and respond.
The Creepy Dudes of Wall Street: Are Finance Guys Losing Their Mojo on the Dating Scene, Too?
It’s tough to tell when an internet phenomenon reaches actual meme status. But, in the case of the “creepy finance guy,” I think we can finally call it.
This week saw yet another jaw-dropping tale of Wall Street …
Facebook IPO Pops Early, Then Drops in Disappointing Debut
Facebook’s public debut — the largest tech IPO in history — performed below expectations Friday, jumping 13% to hit $43 just minutes after trading began, only to retreat quickly to the initial offering price of $38. At that …
Virtual Appraisals: ValueMyStuff.com Offers an Expert Take on Art, Antiques and Oddities
Last July, a fine art consultant with Value My Stuff received a photograph of a small Dutch landscape with grass prominently in the foreground and signed “Vincent.” The photo had been submitted by someone who had the
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Was Nick Hanauer’s TED Talk on Income Inequality Too Rich for Rich People?
Their slogan is “ideas worth spreading.” But the folks at TED – the Technology Entertainment and Design nonprofit behind the TED Talks, beloved by geeks and others interested in novel new ideas – evidently think that some …
Facebook IPO: After the Hype, Investors are Betting on Hope
Eight years after launching Facebook in a Harvard dorm room, Mark Zuckerberg is about to pull off one of the most valuable stock offerings in U.S. history — and the largest ever in tech — making him one of the world’s richest …
How to Keep Your Business Data Safe
Data is the lifeblood of any business, so keeping it safe and accessible should be a top priority for even the smallest startup. Keeping your data safe can seem like a daunting process, but this checklist will help you get started.
Sick of Hearing About Facebook? You’re Not Alone
With the much heralded Facebook IPO almost upon us, a backlash is growing among those weary of the endless hype. Some are skeptical of the company’s lofty valuation; others are just sick of all the attention being given to a …
Facebook IPO: What You Need To Know Now
[The article was updated at 12:20 pm on 5/16/12.]
Prom night is almost here for Facebook and its suitors. Here’s a program to the biggest high technology initial public offering ever, and what you should know:
Judge Comes Down Hard on Publishers, Apple in E-book Case
