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Survey Shows More People Are Choosing to Telework, Reaping Benefits

According to a new paper by tech company Polycom, "anywhere working" is on the rise in several countries, and employees recognize its advantages.

By Shelley Danzy Apr 19, 2017 Business / Business Operations

Your Favorite Clothing Brand Is Dying Much Faster These Days

With the demise of mall staples like The Limited, the brands hanging on will have to rethink their entire approach to fashion to survive the 'mall-pocalypse.'

By Dave Roos Apr 7, 2017 Business / Business Operations

Decoding Your Desk: What Does It Say About You?

Is your cluttered desk a sign of creative genius or just chaos? Experts weigh in on whether either is really a true reflection of how your brain operates.

By Alia Hoyt Feb 10, 2017 Business / Business Operations

AfterShock: Year One in the Life of a Comic Book Startup

Mike Marts, the AfterShock editor-in-chief and co-founder, looks back at the diverse roster of titles and genres published by the new company.

By Christian Sager Dec 20, 2016 Business / Starting a Business

What's the Best Way to Figure Out if Employees Are Happy?

The annual employee engagement survey seems pretty useless. So what are some alternatives?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus Dec 12, 2016 Business / Employee Management

What Happens to Drivers When Toll Roads Stop Taking Cash?

As more toll roads move away from cash, where does that leave drivers who don't have electronic passes? Or even exact change?

By Jesslyn Shields Nov 22, 2016 Business / Business Operations

Flickr, Tumblr, Scribd: Why Dropping Vowels From Brand Names Is So Popular

Pesky vowels. Who needs those, anyway?

By Kate Kershner Nov 17, 2016 Business / Marketing

Why Is Yogurt Advertising So Focused on Women?

If human nutrition is essentially universal, why do yogurt commercials feature women so prominently?

By Laurie L. Dove Nov 2, 2016 Business / Marketing

Why Your Employer Should Cut You Some Slack After Your Team Loses

It's not so easy to leave Sunday's blowout game behind when it's time to go to work on Monday. A new study has some ideas on how companies can handle this issue.

By Kate Kershner Oct 24, 2016 Business / Employee Management

Paternity Tests and Other Businesses You Don't Expect to See on a Truck

You may be surprised at the types of businesses people have put on wheels. Cigar Lounge, anyone?

By Dave Roos Oct 17, 2016 Business / Business Operations

Should Restaurants Charge a Penalty Fee for Uneaten Food?

In an effort to discourage food waste, some all-you-can-eat buffets are charging diners whose eyes are bigger than their stomachs.

By Chris Opfer Sep 15, 2016 Business / Business Operations

Big Bucks for CEOs Doesn't Mean Better Company Performance

In fact, you might want to consider which CEOs get the lowest pay when you're picking stocks to buy.

By Jonathan Strickland Jul 29, 2016 Business / Employee Management

When Skywriting Just Isn't Enough: Fake Meteor Showers and Space Ads!

A Japanese company called ALE wants to create artificial meteor showers. Is this the first step toward the sky becoming a massive ad?

By Jonathan Strickland May 24, 2016 Business / Marketing

The Power of Crowds: The 'Lazer Team' Story

HowStuffWorks Now interviews Rooster Teeth's Burnie Burns at SXSW on how to crowdfund a feature-length film.

By Jonathan Strickland Mar 13, 2016 Business / Business Operations

The Hard Sell: When Targeted Ads Backfire

Does it seem like ads for cruises are always popping up since you went to one vacation website? Researchers study the line between being conscious and being aggravated.

By Dave Roos Feb 29, 2016 Business / Marketing

Unlimited Flights for One Flat Price: Could OneGo Be the Netflix of Air Travel?

A startup app called OneGo aims to find a niche as a provider of all-you-can-fly pricing for domestic air travel, for those who can afford the monthly membership.

By Patrick J. Kiger Feb 18, 2016 Business / Business Operations

How Does Your Boss Compare to Optimus Prime?

You can learn about leadership in the darnedest of places. Like the 1980s television program "The Transformers."

By Christian Sager Feb 8, 2016 Business / Employee Management

Is Anyone Really Using the Foosball Table? Office Perks Employees Actually Want

Rooftop gardens and nap pods sound cool, but that's not what employees really value, nor do they help the bottom line, say experts.

By Dave Roos Jan 11, 2016 Business / Employee Management

Guess Who Doesn’t Like Minimum-Wage Raises? Everybody Else

If you give your employees on the bottom a salary increase, you'd better do the same for those in the middle, to keep up morale.

By Dave Roos Oct 19, 2015 Business / Employee Management

10 Security Tips for Online Businesses

Keeping your online business secure requires time and effort, but it's an important task. Keep your business and your customers safe with these tips.

By Alison Cooper Business / Business Operations

10 Ways to Market an Online Business

It takes more than just a newspaper ad to promote your online business. Help your site grow from a fledgling to a flourishing business with these handy tips.

By Alison Cooper Business / Marketing

10 Tips for Selling Products Online

Selling your products online takes more than buying a domain name. Build a brand that your customers love with these tips.

By Alison Cooper Business / Starting a Business

My Kid Has a Kickstarter

No child needs a lemonade stand to make money, these days.

By Dave Roos Sep 15, 2015 Business / Starting a Business

10 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Online Business

Online businesses have a lot in common with their traditional counterparts. But taking the web by storm is no easy feat! Here are some pitfalls to watch out for.

By Alison Cooper Business / Starting a Business