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Science & Technology

Do You Really Need to Code?

Online classes and night-school courses in programming are hot. But whether entrepreneurs need to be fluent in computer code is still open to debate.

Social Media

A Guide to Ambient Social Networking for Business Owners

A new wave of social networking tools for business is about to arrive. Here's what to keep in mind when deciding whether they are useful for your business.

Social Media

Pinterest's Ben Silbermann to 'Treps: Make Something Beautiful

Though the popular site may appear to be an overnight success, Pinterest's co-founder describes the company's early trials and offers some advice to other entrepreneurs.

Business Ideas

Pandora's Tim Westergren Wants to Make Musicians Respectable

Like many companies, Pandora doesn't just want to make a buck. The company also aims to turn being a musician into a middle-class job.

Living

The Best T-shirts of SXSWi 2012

If you're headed to South By Southwest, you better have a hip T-shirt. Here's a look at what attendees are sporting this year.

Starting a Business

Chris Guillebeau and the $100 Startup

A new book from the author of 'The Art of Nonconformity' asks: What if today was your last day of working for someone other than yourself? He spoke at SXSW.

Buying / Investing in Business

Your Community as a Startup Ecosystem

Here are the key factors for building an entrepreneurship community in your town.

Marketing

The Best Promos of SXSW 2012

Outlandish promotions are a staple at the annual convergence of interactive and web enthusiasts in Austin. Here are the highlights from this year's festival.

Starting a Business

Steve Blank on the Era of the Lean Startup

People are starting to realize that startups are not merely small versions of large corporations. And that's exciting, Steve Blank says.

Making a Change

Reid Hoffman, Permanent Beta and the Startup of You

Reid Hoffman and co-author Ben Casnocha talked about their ideas about entrepreneurship at the SXSW Festival in Austin. Even if you never start a company, they say, you're still the entrepreneur of your own life

Operations & Logistics

How to Find the 'Goosebumps' Moment in Your Startup Story

At this year's SXSW Interactive Festival, Austin entrepreneur Lyn Graft gives tips on how to get investors and customers excited about your new business.

Business Ideas

Your Eyes and Ears on the Ground: SXSW Interactive

Don't miss out on knowing about 'The Next Big Thing' first. Over the next five days, we'll fill you in on all the mayhem that is SXSW Interactive.

Thought Leaders

From Business Idea to Successful Startup in Three Months

How Zaarly quickly brought its concept to market, complete with celebrity investment and lots of buzz.

Franchise

Reid Hoffman's 10 Rules for Entrepreneurial Success

LinkedIn's co-founder talks about what it takes to succeed in a down economy.

Marketing

SXSW's Customer Finding Tools of Tomorrow

SXSW shines a spotlight on firms that can help business owners connect with customers. Here's a look.