Category Archives: Business

Redrawing the Rules of Business Books

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

A start-up company is bringing best-selling business books to the world of comic books. Continue reading →

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Senate passes bill aimed to help small business

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

LOCKPORT — There’s help on the way for small business owners looking for money to expand or hire more workers. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said Thursday the Senate passed a bill that includes legislation extending a small business loan program. Continue reading →

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Kosmas to Host Space Coast Small Business Development Meeting

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Kosmas to Host Space Coast Small Business Development Meeting Continue reading →

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Report: Google buys 2nd Israeli start-up

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The Israeli business daily Globes reported that Google is paying “several million dollars” to purchase Quiksee, also known as MentorWave Technologies. Some reports have put the purchase price at $10 million, though neither Google nor Quiksee has responded to the reports. Continue reading →

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Small Business Lending May Get $30 Billion in Funding

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Small business lending legislation looks as though it may be passed as early as next week as Senators this week blocked an amendment sponsored by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., that would have increased the reporting threshold to $5,000 and dropped the reporting requirement for businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The votes puts the Senate on track to pass small-business assistance legislation by … Continue reading →

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Start-up aims to stream Flash games to iPads

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Pining for your PC’s Flash apps on your iPad? iSwifter hopes you’ll use its app and service to run them over the Internet. Originally posted at Deep Tech Continue reading →

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Start-Up Sues Google for Interference, Patent Infringement

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Skyhook Wireless has accused Google of copying its location-finding technology and interfering with its business. The Boston-area start-up is seeking an injunction and “millions of dollars” in damages. Skyhook has filed two lawsuits against the search engine giant: One in a Massachusetts state court claiming that Google caused it to lose a lucrative partnership by forcing Motorola, among other … Continue reading →

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O’Brien: New business models emerge for the Web

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Too many start-ups insist they’ll pay the bills by selling ads. This thinking is lazy. Fortunately, we’re starting to see entrepreneurs apply the same innovative thinking to generating revenue as they do to creating new services. Here are three business models that show tremendous promise. Continue reading →

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BIO Announces Plenary Sessions and Business Roundtables Featured at 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announces the Plenary and Business Roundtable program for the 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum – an international meeting focused on investment trends and opportunities in the life-sciences with a focus on public and venture-stage growth companies. Hosted by BIO, the event will take place at the Palace Hotel in San … Continue reading →

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Scottish Business Briefing – Thursday 16 September, 2010

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

WELCOME to scotsman.com’s Scottish Business Briefing. Every morning we bring you a comprehensive round-up of all news affecting business in Scotland today. Continue reading →

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