But’s not all bad news: The majority of those polled got almost or more than the required amount of sleep. Business Success Affects It Over 57 percent of those polled said that the amount of sleep they got was “affected by the success of their business.” For comparison, less than 37 percent of non-CEOs said the same. Additional studies indicate that those who get up by 7 a.m. are less stressed or depressed than others, though there’s no word on which of those results is a cause and which is an effect....

Facebook has 845 million monthly and 483 million daily users as of December 31, 2011.Facebook had $3.711 billion in revenue in 2011, a huge jump from its $777 million revenue in 2009. This included $1 billion in net profit in 2011.Facebook has $3.9 million in cash in 2011 up from $305 in cash in 2008.In 2011, Zynga accounted for approximately 12% of their revenue.Chief Operating Officer Sheryl K. Sandberg received a $30,491,613 stock award last year....

It isn’t surprising to know that many firms are still finding ways to bypass Facebook’s algorithms to popularize the brand name. However, they are hardly succeeding. This takes us back to the concept of an app which was developed by Facebook in the recent past but could hardly make it past the initial phases. The Rooms applications was Facebook’s standalone approach to chatting but couldn’t make it big owing to the codes and app structure....

News of the acquisition came earlier today, after Facebook announced the news on their blog page. They write: The post continues, stating that the two will focus on pipelining virtual and alternate reality products for consumers. They’re also continuing the development of class VR audio with the Oculus team. This acquisition actually gives positive reinforcement to the social media’s presence within the virtual reality field. Big things are in the future for the VR field – especially for Facebook and Two Big Ears....

This sharing dilemma is a situation in which Sam Franklin found himself. Franklin, CEO and founder of Greenvelope, an electronic invitation service where the designs model the look of a real paper invite, saw the business opportunity in the problem. Keyword research showed that even with the number of existing services available, a quarter of a million people were still searching for the phrase “file sharing.” So Franklin worked with the team at Greenvelope to code, design, and launch FilesToFriends....

These scholarships are as varied as the careers business students enter into post-graduation, so you’re sure to find one that meets your needs and background. When you do, take the next step and apply. You could be awarded a scholarship that helps fund some, or even all, of your education. Image Credit: Flickr/Ricky Romero

Just like its predecessor, 2017 is being billed as the year the smart home will really kick off and tech trends will revolutionize our lives. But which of the new tech trends actually look set to become part of our day-to-day living, and which are just more meaningless marketing waffle? Synthetic Food Here’s a tech trend that our kitchens will likely encounter this year – synthetic food. It’s not really new, as vegetarians have long been eating it....

The pandemic continues to keep businesses shut down, but with the vaccine rollout in full force and cases on their way down, businesses around the world have begun thinking about what the future of work looks like. Will it be back to the office with everyone or will the remote work trend stick around? With Google’s announcement, it looks like a combination of the two is the most likely option moving forward....

According to Franklin’s early-market research, these companies needed something that was simple enough for anybody in the company to use with minimal training. Not to mention this new solution needed to be affordable. Initially Greenvelope was a weddings-only product, but as they gained more notoriety Franklin expanded the platform into digital correspondence and event marketing. What’s remained unchanged, however, is Greenvelope’s mission to giving back to local and global communities....

Greenberg’s death comes a couple of months since the shutdown of the 10-year-old music streaming service he cofounded with Sam Talantino. The two created Grooveshark while both freshmen at the University of Florida. The service was ultimately shut down after reaching a final settlement with record labels that sued the company over numerous copyright violations. Lori Greenberg, Josh’s mother, told The Gainesville Sun that “her son was more relieved than depressed about the settlement that shut down Grooveshark…since it ended the lawsuit that had been hanging over his head....

All five startups will compete the for the official title of Startup of the Year, more than 250K in prizes, and support from Tech Wildcatters, 500Startups, Consumer Electronics Association, Crowdfunder, Techstars, American Airlines, and more! Startup of the Year Finalists Blendoor (New York): Blendoor is a mobile job matching app that helps connect tech companies to qualified women, veteran, and underrepresented minority candidates. With one swipe recruiters can screen potential candidates and job seekers can vet relevant opportunities....

You need to find a tone that attracts an audience with a compelling personality. The importance of advertising has shifted from being centralized around the actual message, to the way it is communicated. Having a strong, definitive voice for your company is the best way to differentiate yourself from the herd. Here are some factors to take into account when finding the right tone to match your business goals and brand personality....

Now, thanks to a survey from SEO and digital brand tech company SearchDex, we finally have some hard data on the subject. Here’s a variety of reasons why U.S. internet goers have opted to use their incognito browsers, along with the percentage of respondents who did so. Bank Accounts – 21 Percent The top reason: People didn’t want to leave their bank account information in their browsing history. Not a bad move....

For the mere price of $250, you can watch Littauer get drunk and review how well your site operates from a drunk user’s perspective. As previously pointed out by a commenter, the idea here is not on optimizing your site for a drunk demographic; rather, it’s about spotting the flaws in your site’s design – flaws that may not stand out to you even in your more vigilant, lucid state....

It turns out entrepreneurs are like CIA agents – but possibly worse. You can talk about how you spend your days, but you might as well be making stuff up – because no one truly understands you. That was the theme that stuck with me after reading entrepreneur Ali Mese’s Medium post last month called “How quitting my corporate job for my startup dream f*cked my life up.” It racked up over 300,000 views in 12 hours and is littered with comments from entrepreneurs who finally feel like someone gets it....

Individuals in these industries are responsible for building infrastructure, maintaining national security, advancing medicine, and much more. You would not be able to read this article or have your groceries delivered to you in less than a day without these skilled workers. Many of these careers, especially for women, earn workers’ salaries that can up as much as 33 percent higher than in non-STEM fields. And yet, only about 30 percent of college degrees are awarded in these areas of study....

ABODO’s path to success — more than 30 employees fill out their new office in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, following the company’s recently-raised $4.8 million in Series A — came through a very literal example of an “elevator” pitch. The company nabbed a position in the highly selective accelerator gener8tor when Alec happened to share an elevator ride with the accelerator’s cofounder. Here’s their story, as told by Alec himself.

An efficient scale-up process will help you provide your new and existing clients with brilliant service and quality products. Yes, you’ll need to hire new staff to help tackle the startup’s growing needs. Yes, you’ll have to make sure your office and communication practices can accommodate the added workload. And doing all this can seriously take a toll on your bottom line. So, what kind of solutions are recommended when expenses exceed income?...

The declining coral reefs are a sign of a much larger problem. Coral reefs make up only 0.2% of our oceans, but they are home to over 25% of all marine fish species and protect shorelines from major storms. The United Nations predict that the Earth is on the brink of a massive extinction event, with some studies suggesting 25% of the planet’s species will be extinct by 2050. Although much of the damage has been caused by human activity, it is also people, through technological advancements, that are offering increasingly innovative solutions....

The World Wide Web has transformed into an Internet of Things (IoT) world where everything, yes everything is or will be connected to the Internet. Furthermore, see how IoT is going to shape or change our life, business and everything around us through ubiquitous networking. Augmented Reality, Homekit, Google Glasses, NFC Payment, Beacons, and Wearables are going to change, shape and transform everything around us. IoT Shaping Our Life Internet of Things (IoT) shaping human life with greater connectivity and ultimate functionality, and all this is happening through ubiquitous networking to the Internet....