Community building: Page 8

Thought Leaders

What's on Your Mind?

You've got a lot to say, and we want to hear it. This new community page offers a place where you can share your thoughts on trending topics, breaking stories, share story tips with our editors and whatever else you want to discuss with us.

Starting a Business

What Makes Silicon Valley Successful? Not What You Think

A white paper released by the entrepreneurship organization Kauffman Foundation today says it is the presence of existing companies, not a network of local universities generating talent, that most directly spurs startup activity.

Business News

How Kids Can Help You Run a More Innovative Business

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship doesn't just educate young people about business -- it gives companies a fresh perspective on their own innovation.

Business News

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas, Unless You're Tony Hsieh

At SXSW, Zappos founder and CEO Tony Hsieh stops by the Samsung Blogger Lounge to discuss the revitalization project of Downtown Las Vegas, the new SXSW V2V program and more.

Business News

Tis the Season for Giving Thanks

With Christmas just a day away, don't forget to give a big 'THANK YOU' to the VIPs in your life.

Business News

Social-Media Maven Amy Jo Martin on Working Hard and Being a Renegade

Digital Royalty's Amy Jo Martin left the Phoenix Suns to launch her digital and social-media empire. Here are her tips for how to score more points with customers.

Business News

Live Chat with Social-Media Maven Jason Sadler

Check out our recent live chat with IWearYourShirt.com's Jason Sadler and Adina Grigore of Sprout Skincare.

Business News

How to Humanize Your Brand and Build Social-Media Buzz

When it comes to starting up, one of the biggest drivers you'll have in finding customers is your current customers. Here's how to keep them happy -- and chatty.

Starting a Business

How Community Building Helped Photojojo Find Success

The online forum and store is devoted to do-it-yourself photography tools and techniques, but the main goal is creating long-term relationships.

Business News

No Cuddly Kittens? Here's How to Make Popular Web Videos Anyway

Even if you're not technologically versed, creating videos to showcase your business is not only possible, it's downright vital for some entrepreneurs.

Business News

How Being a Party Animal Helped SpiritHoods Grow Its Business

When it comes to starting up in the fashion world, safety can be dangerous. See how SpiritHoods went to the edge -- and found success.

Business News

Why Social Media Is Nothing Without Creativity

Sites like Twitter and Facebook are overrun with brands trying to get consumers' attention. So what do you do? Get crafty, that's what.

Business News

Want to Create Engaging Content? Tell a Good Story

Engaging content starts and ends with a good story. Here's how to figure out which tale to tell.