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Canada trying to lure Silicon Valley tech workers

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:24 -0400

The Canadian government has launched an aggressive campaign to lure Silicon Valley tech workers frustrated by U.S. visa policies northward, just as Congress wrestles with a long-sought overhaul of America's immigration system.

Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:43:24 -0400

The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.

From Ivy League to Intimates

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400

Harvard Business School grad Angela Newman left a high-paying consulting career to launch her own line of high-tech women's undergarments. Below, she shares five tips that any start-up CEO can learn from.

Obama focuses on job creation in Baltimore visit

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:09 -0400

President Barack Obama left behind scandal-focused Washington on Friday to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture.

Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:33 -0400

Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.

Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea party

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:04 -0400

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. He said they resulted from a misguided effort to handle a flood of applications, not political bias.

The IRS and its tea party tempest

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:11 -0400

The Internal Revenue Service is feeling the sort of heat that targeted taxpayers feel from the tax agency. It's the sense that a powerful someone is breathing down your neck.

6 Unique Ways to Be Successful and Happy

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:57 -0400

Tired of searching for the secret to a fulfilling career and a happy life? Look no further.

How Real People Make It Big

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 -0400

Forget shiny objects and distractions. How people who grew up with nothing, people like you and me, build big-time success.

4 Ways to Sell More Than the Competition

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:58 -0400

Want to sell more than the competition? Be more transparent with prospects from the get-go.

YEC Member Spotlight: Web Smith, Co-Founder of Mizzen+Main

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:21 -0400

Gary Vaynerchuk taught Web Smith two key lessons: one interaction can change your trajectory, so take it seriously -- and give before you ask.

Why Raising Capital Is a 4-Step Process

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Seeking funding for your business shouldn't be a one-time endeavor. Here are four stages of business development that can serve as a road map for your funding strategy.

7 Easy Steps to Optimize Your Business Blog Posts

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:12 -0400

Got old business content just sitting around? Use these 7 simple steps to optimize your blog content for search.

Tech Guru Sabeen Mahmud: 'Fear Is Just a Line in Your Head'

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:00 -0400

The founder of Pakistan's first hackathon boldly goes where few women have gone before.

Retiring boomers driving sales of small businesses

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:02:27 -0400

Baby boomers preparing for retirement are driving a surge in small business sales, as they find more and more buyers confident enough in the improving economy to expand their own businesses through acquisitions.

3 Lessons for Seasoned Entrepreneurs From CNBC's 'Crowd Rules'

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400

Even experienced business owners can fall into counterproductive habits. The premier episode of CNBC's new small business reality show aims to solve them.

4 Ways to Write a Killer Job Description

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:11:00 -0400

The more time and effort you put into describing the job, the better quality candidates you'll get. Here's where to start.

Asia stocks up as US small business mood improves

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:22:19 -0400

Enthusiasm on Wall Street sparked by another positive report on the U.S. economy helped push most Asian stock markets higher Wednesday.

8 Tips to Franchise Your Small Business

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:06 -0400

Franchising a small business is a great way to boost profits and expand quickly.

Kendra Scott: How a Small Business Owner Turned $500 Into Millions

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:58:47 -0400

As the chief executive officer of a multi-million dollar jewelry design company and an active philanthropist, Kendra Scott's work never stops. But when you ask this busy woman how she describes herself, she doesn't hesitate in saying, "I'm a mom first."