There's a new movement called the sharing economy, a philosophy that people can share what they have instead of constantly buying more stuff. Think recycle meets the co-op. But can the idea of a sharing economy fly in conservative Middle America a...
The year started out with predictions for the “Year of the App” but 2011 was really all about Freemium as free apps dominated the app marketplaces and mobile advertising began to mature beyond static banners. Everyone does it so why fight the tren...
Now is the right time to de-clutter your home or office so you can focus on the important aspects of your life. Shaws Solutions have come up with 5 top tips for getting started. Deborah Shaw & Debora Jensen have teamed up to help clients regain a ...
I write The Digital Life, a monthly tech column in our sister Condé Nast magazine, GQ. This is my column from last month's issue (dated January). To subscribe to GQ, click here. The trouble with business books is that they don't update in real tim...
The app business is increasingly banking on the notion that virtual currency in a game could be worth real money - and a lot of it. Freemium apps are the way to go if you want to make money. (Screenshot by CBSi) In-app purchases, which include vir...
Originally this article started as 16 ways to save money by NOT being normal, but over the years we have written about so many great ways to save money, I thought I would expand on it a bit to create an even larger list of some of the best money s...
When a new year begins, we business owners wonder what’s in store for the upcoming 12 months. After all, with technology moving faster than ever, who could have foreseen the takeover (then falter) of daily deal sites a year ago? Or the ability of ...
[1]Yes, he is young, and disruptive. A year ago I wrote about Aaron Levie at Box and a band of newcomer startups pioneering "freemium" [2] -- the business of giving away some part of your product, free, betting that a portion of your customers wil...
Lucy Tobin points the route to an app that lets you catch a minicab on the cheap, tells how to clean up your credit rating and recommends some sites that can help cut the cost of Christmas... Ordering a minicab in the capital is never an easy expe...
June 10, 2011 Sam Wainwright June 10, 2011 New communications tools and behaviors are spurring innovation worldwide, revolutionizing finance, community, business, giving and government. Here are some fascinating examples:Finance: Mobile phone tech...
The cold breeze of the holiday season is already sending the chill of excitement amongst merchandisers and online stores like eBay and Amazon. They’ve brought out a variety of early gimmicks to lure customers and fulfill holiday wishlists, which t...
You don't need the investing acumen of Warren Buffett or the riches of a trust-fund baby to achieve financial success. Small sums of money invested monthly in undervalued small-cap stocks offer hope for your greatest returns. They offer the best g...
