KIII - Business

Senate passes online sales tax bill

Wed, 8 May 2013 09:23:00 EDT

We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.

Lessons learned from the banking crisis

Tue, 7 May 2013 09:25:00 EDT

Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?

8 things really successful people do

Mon, 6 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.

Should you head back to business school?

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.

Building toward recovery

Wed, 1 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.

Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EDT

A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.

4 unlikely billionaires

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST

In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?

5 top business schools in America

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:22:00 EST

These schools produce the most successful business grads and offer some of the best educations.

House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:23:00 EST

The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.

Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:10:00 EST

Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.

Why did the man behind Windows jump ship, and who’s left to steer?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:59:00 EST

What does Steven Sinofsky's abrupt departure from Microsoft mean for Windows … and the way the company will compete with Apple and Google?

Google Free Zone brings the Internet to feature phones for free

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:39:00 EST

Google Free Zone enables feature phone users use mail, Web search and Google+ for free. Is it generosity at work, a savvy market grab, or both?

How Apple's victory over Samsung will affect you

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:06:00 EDT

Digital Trends goes over the many ways Apple's $1 billion victory over Samsung could hurt Android users, and a few ways it could help.

Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:38:00 EDT

When will Google and Apple fight each other directly? Is a direct patent fight inevitable after Samsung vs Apple ends?

Can United Airlines fix itself?

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:06:00 EDT

After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers who have already fled to the competition?

Tweeting at work? You might be driving your boss (and coworkers) crazy

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EDT

How much bandwidth is used by workplace Tweeting - and is it enough of a problem to actually be a problem? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't impact the workplace in other ways.

Why do McDonald's burgers look different from their advertisements?

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:44:00 EDT

McDonald's Director of Marketing tackles a popular fan question by taking you behind the scenes of an advertisement photoshoot.

Facebook to try again with its own smartphone, going after ex-Apple talent

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:31:00 EDT

Months after the existence of Facebook's 'Buffy' project was made public, it appears that the company is thinking much larger for its smartphone plans.

Mercedes, Ford, Nissan join forces on hydrogen fuel cell research

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST

The parent company of German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, has announced it's formed an alliance with Ford and Nissan to help accelerate the development and eventual launch of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars.

2014 Cadillac ELR preview: Guilt-free luxury upstages Chevy Volt

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:00:00 EST

You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.

Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EDT

The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.

Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:03:00 EDT

Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.

2013 green car buyers guide: Hybrids, diesels and plug-ins

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:25:00 EDT

With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.

The most important new cars for 2013

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:32:00 EDT

Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.

Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 16:39:00 EDT

If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.

2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:26:00 EDT

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?

Convert your car to a plug-in hybrid? All you need is $3,000

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 16:21:00 EDT

Not everyone can afford a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car, but those who still wish to drive such a vehicle can still take the conversion route.

Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a...

Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:32:00 EDT

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...

Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:12:00 EDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, made a quick trip to Rome Saturday for a private meeting with Pope Francis, focusing on how Europe's struggling economy...

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:42:00 EDT

Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

Surrounded by a turquoise sea and a menagerie of exotic animals on a billionaire's private island, political and business leaders gathered Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the...

Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG export plan

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:52:00 EDT

The Energy Department on Friday conditionally approved a Texas company's proposal to export liquefied natural gas, only the second such project allowed to move forward amid a production boom that has led to glut of...

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.

CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:00 EDT

President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade, using nearly $6 in higher revenues for every $1 in reduced spending to achieve it, Congress' nonpartisan...

A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34:00 EDT

It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.

Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:00 EDT

A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession.