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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

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This is especially true when it comes to tech companies hiring the wrong chief technology officer. Today, CTOs are multi-taskers that aren’t just coders locked in some basement — they play a vital role in a tech company’s strategic plan and growth. Have an account? Zach Cutler , The Cutler Group.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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3- Due to financial difficulties in my family. I started my business when I was forced to drop out of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA due to financial difficulties in my family. So I got to work and jumped in on starting my business, TTYL—a tech-free community. This makes all the stress worthwhile. 11- Saw an opportunity.

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Startup Investor Makes a Deal: Engineers for Equity

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As a rule, Kayserian says that Kayweb will take no more than 40% of a company in exchange for development work. The shortage of startup technical talent, especially in New York City, has been well-documented. Have an account? In exchange for $150,000 to $300,000 of work, each startup has given Kayweb 14% to 40% equity.

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5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch

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It would take an article in itself to fully compare the benefits of these (and other popular ecommerce site providers), but suffice it to say they both offer options for businesses that do not wish to manage the technical aspects of their ecommerce storefront. Mobile devices are fast becoming the preferred method of accessing the web.

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How to Build a User Research Culture

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At Samsung, user research led the company to redesign its televisions in 2005, doubling their market share in just two years. Conducting qualitative surveys to understand why visitors came to a website and whether they achieved their goals, and to ask current customers about their experiences. A “braided” approach to UX and design.

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

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Facebook, Twitter Engineers Tweak Google’s Social Search [VIDEO]. This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Jobs Join Mashable on Google+ Welcome to Mashable! January 21, 2012 by Nellie Akalp.

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From Nothing To Something. How To Get There.

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