Why Macs still aren’t right for most businesses
Our tech guru ordered up an iMac and ran his firm on it for several months. His take: Apple is flashy, but still more trouble than it’s worth for basic computing tasks. What do you think?
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DiggSmall-Cap Gems
Small companies are growing and attracting investors in a slowing economy. What do you think about these small-cap picks? Have any picks of your own?
Get customers to sell for you
More entrepreneurs are embracing a simple metric that measures referrals – and helps boost profits. How do you track client satisfaction? What do you think of NPS (the Net Promoter Score)?
Getting the bugs out of personal robots
Innovation First’s toy bugs pack a mighty computing wallop of light sensors and infrared motion-control equipment. What do you think of hexbugs?
Nuclear reaction
Virginia recently affirmed a ban on uranium mining, dashing the hopes of enterprises hoping to tap one of the largest uranium deposits in the U.S. What do you think?
How to Navigate Customer Service
Travel website Kayak.com uses a do-it-yourself online database to help keep millions of users happy. What do you think of Kayak’s approach to customer service?
Help wanted
ISHR Group in Atlanta needs a smarter growth strategy. How can Dearth find a great CFO? Can you recommend an effective marketing strategy for ISHR? Does the firm’s website need an overhaul?
King of the mountain bike
Mike Sinyard’s company, Specialized, is a top bike brand. What do you think of Specialized and its products?
Entrepreneurs eye the White House
A small-business business owner for president? The Libertarians are ready for the job. Check out our profiles of several entrepreneurial candidates who will be in the running when the party picks its nominee later this month at its convention in Denver. What do you think of their chances?
Working vacation
Rick Jarrett opens his ranch to visitors who pay him to labor there. Have you ever visited a ranch like Jarrett’s? Did you like it?
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