Small Business
Small firm the focus of bigger patent battle
A small Pittsburgh software company will be at the center of a legal debate on Monday, when it takes its patent appeal to the Supreme Court. The fight has larger implications for software and biotech companies, who want a broader definition of what can be patented because they license out those processes. Full Article
Weeding the employee garden
(Entrepreneur.com) - Weeding the garden, ideally, means creating an environment where people with great potential can bloom into peak performers. If you've weeded your garden expertly, you should never have to fire a peak performer. Full Article
Work e-mail on Droid costs extra
(IDG) - The industry is abuzz over the Motorola Droid, the first Google Android 2.0-based smartphone, but users who wish to sync it with their work e-mail will have to pay an additional $15 per month for the privilege. Full Article
Small Business
Small firms more susceptible to cyber crime
According to a recent study only 28 percent of small businesses have formal Internet security policies, despite the fact they store valuable data such as credit card information, financial records, intellectual property and other sensitive content online. Full Article
Keep your regulars happy
(Entrepreneur.com) - Some small business owners are so focused on attracting new customers they forget to take care of the ones they already have. And neglected customers will certainly be ripe for the picking by the competition. Full Article
13 overpriced iPhone apps
(Wired.com) - Not every app out there gets a ringing endorsement. While some are fairly useful others make about as much sense as a Faberge hackey sack. Full Article
CIT goes bankrupt
CIT, a major lender to small- and mid-sized businesses, filed for bankruptcy over the weekend, which could jeopardize the strength of the economic recovery. Video | Blog
Brewing a business
Testing the theory that beer is recession proof, Erica Shea and Stephen Valand quit their day jobs to start their own home brewing business. Will they taste success? Blog | Video
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