Archive for May, 2010

BP cuts checks for lost wages

Monday, May 31st, 2010

The scope of the damage from the Gulf Coast oil spill is still hard to calculate, but here’s a grim tally: More than 26,000 workers and business owners along the Gulf Coast have filed claims so far for lost income.

Robocall 2.0: Live messages from sports stars

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Whatever your political leanings, chances are you share one thing with most Americans: You don’t like robocalls.

Don’t Overlook Jobs Created by Failed Businesses

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Policymakers should know that failures account for most net job creation. This matters because founders often tap personal savings to cut checks for employees

Gov 2.0: The Next Internet Boom

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

The emerging online field is helping entrepreneurs help governments work better

Gov 2.0: The Next Internet Boom

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

For entrepreneurs, the Web’s next big opportunity may be in helping governments work better

Using Smartphones to Complain to City Hall

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Local Search Heats Up

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Google, Bing, Yahoo, and a slew of startups boost their focus on small business

Startups battle for $50,000 and killer buzz

Friday, May 28th, 2010

At TechCrunch Disrupt, dozens of startups fought, tournament-style, to impress judges and investors. Here’s our pick of the 5 coolest new technologies.

Money runs out for small business loan breaks

Friday, May 28th, 2010

In the middle of the federal government’s National Small Business Week, two of the most successful Small Business Administration programs are about to run out of money — again.

Meet the new venture capitalist: New York City

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Shove over, venture capitalists, there’s a new tech investor in town: New York City.