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Skype Translator Now Available for Download (Windows)

Small businesses using Skype Translator have the ability to converse– real-time–with suppliers, vendors, employees, customers, etc., across what used to be called language barriers.

White House Features Small Businesses to Promote Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

The White House is featuring Oregon small businesses to promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement.

Helping the Victims of the Nepal Earthquake

In times of tragedy, labels like vendors, accounts, customers and businesses are dropped and replaced with the label shared by all: people in need.

Etsy IPO Was a Hit With Investors, Vendors

Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods, went public on Thursday and boy did the marketplace of investors love it.

Beware of the Mystery Shopper Scam; Con Artists Now Using LinkedIn

Con-artists who claim to be mystery shopping recruiters are now using social networking platforms like LinkedIn to initiate contacts with potential victims.

What the FCC’s Decision on Net Neutrality Means for Small Business

Yelp Sues a Company That Promises All Positive Reviews

FAA Guidelines for Commercial Use of Drones Receive (Wary) Welcome

While some small businesses are welcoming the release of preliminary FAA guidelines on commercial use of drones (unmanned aviation systems, UAS), others are calling the guidelines too restrictive.

Charts: 2014 Q4 Jobs Growth Continues Climb

Yahoo Small Business (& $40 Billion) to Spin Off From Yahoo

Could Amazon be Moving-in Down the Strip Center From You?

Ars Technica: An FCC Commissioner Claims Dish Saved $3 Billion by Misusing Small Business Discounts