Do you have what it takes to be an amazing developer? It’s time to find out. Whether you’re already a programmer or want to become one, we’re in search of people passionate about solving challenging engineering problems. If you have the heart and mind we’ll teach you the skills and techniques. In this unique program [...]

For the past five years, Socialmedia.biz has assembled a calendar of the best social media, technology, marketing and news media conferences for the upcoming year. The list features a monthly breakdown of events across the country focused on those of interest to folks in the tech, marketing and media sectors AND great events for everyone [...]

If you’ve been following me on Facebook or Twitter you should have seen a post from DC Small Biz about the SBA’s Apps for Entrepreneurs Contest. The Apps for Entrepreneurs Competition was an initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help make Federal government programs and information more useful to small businesses.

A local business owner found a unique way to give back to his employees, thanking them for their hard work and dedication. The owner of Paramount Builders, in Virginia Beach, presented his employees with a Christmas bonus of $1 million. About Paramount Builders The mission of Paramount Builders is to improve our community one home [...]

You’re visiting a local retailer and see a product you want, but your smart phone app let’s you know it’s available online at Amazon for 5 percent less. You jump in your car, go home and purchase it from Amazon. That scenario is making small business advocates and even lawmakers fume as holiday shopping heats [...]

Alex “Tracks” McFarland started selling candy on the subway at age 11, and is the subject of a two-minute documentary by Bianca Consunji.Tracks walks the D train and takes home around $55,000 a year, in cash.

As the approach of 2012 inspires entrepreneurs to launch new ventures and start the next chapter in their business plans, Entrepreneur magazine reveals 10 emerging markets and business opportunities ready to be seized. At a time of high market saturation, these sectors offer opportunities still on the upward trend for business owners looking to make [...]

The FCC is launching the Small Biz Cyber Planner, an online resource to help small businesses create customized cybersecurity plans. 85 percent of small businesses think their companies are cyber-secure, but barely half of these businesses actually have a cybersecurity strategy or plan in place and nearly 80 percent say they lack a written Internet security policy.