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Just about a year ago, I ruptured two discs in my back and herniated another. Or at least the doctor found them a year ago. Who knows how long I was carrying them around like little ticking tissue time bombs. Read More

One day several months ago, David Alston said to me at a conference something like this: “I just realized that there are two conferences going on here. One is in this room, and there are people with note pads writing feverishly and chatting with their neighbors. The other is out on the web, and we're all Twittering the conversation out to others w Read More

When you hear the term Generation Y, what do you think of? iPods? Instant messaging? Online communities? If so, you're on track. But as a B2B marketer, you should add target market to that list. And if you don't think this demographic is part of your audience, think again. Read More

While the principles and advice in that column apply to all of the "big three" search engines, there's one QS factor that's only part of Google AdWords: the Account Quality Score. It affects keyword minimum bids -- the bid prices Google says are the lowest ones Google will accept in order for a keyword to be eligible for ad display. Late last Read More

As a reporter and editor at Forbes Magazine, Erika Brown handled a lot of story pitches from companies. Now she's director of marketing and business development at Matrix Partners (one of HubSpot's investors), making pitches of her own. In an interview earlier this fall, Erika explained to HubSpot's Karen Rubin how she thinks companies should p Read More

This is the Networking 101 guide. Networking tips on how to successfully build relationships with other bloggers and benefit from those relationships Read More

The right message at the right time can start a movement that changes the world, in both big and small ways. And social media has the ability to spread that message and organize that movement in ways not possible in the recent past. Read More

It's an excellent reminder of the power of real-world experiences in building the skills of an entrepreneur. Read More

About a week ago, I put out the statistic that the typical, or median, size of an angel investment is $10,000. Many people have responded that they don't believe the number because they see companies receiving $250,000 to $500,000 from angels. But these numbers aren't inconsistent. Read More

The following 5 tips can not only help make an economic downturn work for your small business, but can also position you well against your competition — large and small — so you can best reap the benefits when the economy rebounds. Read More