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Apr 23 12 1:22pm EDT

Did Amazon Just Become One of Your Competitors?

Amazon today announced a pervasive supply store offering everything from screws to centrifuges. And if a recent lawsuit filed against five of Amazon's biggest competitors is any indication of things to come, anyone in the supply business should take note. Continue


Apr 20 12 3:50pm EDT

Big Music Tab for YouTube?

In a move that could have repercussions for YouTube, a German court has ruled that the video-sharing website should foot the bill for any copyrighted music that has appeared there without permission. Continue


Apr 20 12 10:52am EDT

Best Tax Turf for Entrepreneurs

If you’re coming up with a place to locate your startup and taxes are a key consideration and geography is not, then South Dakota or Texas are your best bets, according to a new index. Continue


Apr 17 12 5:09pm EDT

Just Don’t Call Them Daily Deals

It was called the Daily Deal Summit, but even the speakers were taking issue with the title. As the industry matures, many in the space say they’re moving away from the term “daily deals” and toward plain old e-commerce. Continue


Apr 17 12 2:36pm EDT

Sleepover Camp for Bright-Eyed Startups

HomeAway, with an unusual invitation, hosted student entrepreneurs looking to get their travel-related startups up and running in just three days. Continue


Apr 13 12 9:01am EDT

Taxes? Too Taxing for Some Cities

If you’re a Foursquare user who has been trying to find an accountant to do your taxes at the last minute, you’re busted. Here’s the company’s list of the biggest tax-slacker cities.  Continue


Apr 12 12 4:48pm EDT

Russia's Silicon Valley to Host 2014 G8 Summit

The Russian Silicon Valley wins an an elite audience with today's announcement that it will host the G8 Summit in 2014. Continue


Apr 12 12 10:01am EDT

Avoid These Common Small-Biz Tax Blunders

It’s tax time, and it can be the season of mistakes for small businesses. Here are a few common missteps to watch out for.  Continue


Apr 11 12 6:13pm EDT

Publisher Pens Defense Against E-Book Lawsuit

Macmillan's chief executive defends his actions following a suit alleging price-fixing of e-books filed against his publishing company and five others by the Justice Department.  Continue


Apr 11 12 1:36pm EDT

U.S. Sues Apple, 5 Publishers Over E-Book Pricing

Today the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple and five publishers, alleging they conspired to raise the price of e-books, resulting in consumers being overcharged tens of million of dollars. Continue


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