Funding and Building your Business

"Software is thought of as a science. But what if it’s not a science? What if it’s more like a craft? Or even an art? If you wanted to hire somebody who could be a great craftsperson, you wouldn’t look for somebody with a PhD in that craft."

The state may write the check, but the money comes from employers.

Find your Obi-Wan Kenobi

Small businesses that hire people with disabilities can qualify for $7,400 in tax credits and $15,000 deduction for making their building more accessible. Other benefits include less-tangible but still-important ones such as higher retention and productivity, gaining access to new markets, and improved customer loyalty and brand trust."

As millions line up to buy the new iPhone 4S, there is no denying that BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is an unstoppable force.

The subject of "Big Data" has been dominating conversations among insiders throughout Silicon Valley the past year. And reflecting that, it was the main theme of the eighth annual Web 2.0 Summit that convened this week in San Francisco, dubbed the "The Data Frame."

What does success look like?

A recent study showed that people who eat sugar are more agreeable than others.

Just because you are an entrepreneur, or work in a startup, you can’t ignore the rules of building and maintaining relationships.

It’s extremely important to understand exactly what employees need to know in order for them to become valuable team members.