eBay Plans to Challenge Amazon, Announces Turnaround Strategy
It once seemed implausible but things are going swimmingly at ebay and the company is in a fight to stay competitive in a growing ecommerce pool. But it is determined to transform itself into a major player once again ... even challenging Amazon in ecommerce growth.
SEO Pro Gets Jail Time for "Negative Review" Extortion
An SEO expert hired to help improve one company's online reputation is now serving the first part of a 3-year federal prison term after he admitted to extorting that company after it had fired him.
No More Working Alone: Weleet Matches Co-work Partners
Weleet aims to bring freelancers who normally work alone from their homes or personal offices together for any number of reasons.
How Long Should Your Marketing Emails Be? You Might be Surprised
Email marketing still proves to be one of the most effective mediums for marketing your small business. But what should those emails contain in order to get better results?
New York Subways To Get WiFi by End of 2016
A new initiative plans to get New York entirely connected to a high-speed WiFi connection by the end of the year.
Business Fined Whopping $1.75 Million for Docking Wages
A Pennsylvania telemarketing firm of business publications has been ordered to pay $1.75 million in back wages for forcing employees to "clock out" when doing ordinary activities like restroom breaks and even stretching at their desks.
Can't Attend the Meeting? Send Your Robot
You've said it a million times and until now, a million times it's been true ... You can't be two places at once. Now, that's not really as true as it once was. The Double 2 robot uses video conferencing technology and a mobile robotic pole to put your face in front of someone elsewhere.
Access to Capital Among Top Focuses of New SBA Report
The U.S. Small Business Administration states that its goal this year is to provide more access to capital for small businesses in the country.
Do Your Employees Expect a Raise This Year?
A favorable economy may mean a lot of small business employees will see an increase in their pay this year. Is your small business in a position to offer raises to your team?
Did A Single Tweet Get Trump Quote Removed from Bottle Cap?
Honest Tea is known for its use of quotes from influential people printed under the bottle cap of its popular iced tea drinks. But one quote from Donald Trump got a customer in a tizzy. He took to social media and Honest Tea says the company is in the process of taking Trump's quote out of circulation.
New York City is Replacing Payphones with WiFi Hubs
LinkNYC is an initiative that would replace payphones around New York with new WiFi hubs around the city.
FAA Requires Drone Regulation — Whether Used for Commercial Purposes or Not
Thinking of adding the use of drones in your small business operation? You may have to register that device with the FAA. The government agency has launched an online registration to help get on board with the program.