Could Twitter's patent approach turn off investors? Twitter has been more willing than other tech companies to let its engineers and designers keep ownership of their inventions, both in an effort to limit patent litigation and to attract top engineers, but its lack of patents could make the company less appealing to investors, analysts say. "The more that IP is protected, the less infringement opportunity there is, and therefore, would increase the valuation," said Peter Adriaens, a business professor at the University of Michigan. Bloomberg (10/18)  | Collaborating with your coworkers and clients just got easier Working with others often requires more than just phone calls and messages, so stay connected with Office 365. With it, you get access to your familiar Office applications and you can work on the same Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with others in real time. Plus share files in a central SharePoint site—virtually anytime, anywhere. Read more in this overview. |
 | Book: Al Gore got Twitter founders drunk, tried to buy their company A new book recounts a meeting at which Al Gore plied Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone with "copious amounts of wine and Patron tequila" before attempting to buy the social network. The pair rejected Gore's advances, but the former vice president said there were no hard feelings. "They built that business into a fantastic success," Gore said. "I'm very bullish on Twitter." CNNMoney (10/17)  | How will you keep up with the changing face of condition management? Individuals' health risk status changes over time. Our book of business data shows that 35% of today's low-risk individuals will be moderate — or high-risk next year. So how can employers and health plans keep up? The new focus is on the person, not the disease. If you're ready to transform your approach to disease and condition management, download the free e-book today. |
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 | Use these Timeline contests to boost Facebook engagement It's easier than ever for brands to run Facebook contests, but they still need a few good ideas to get the ball rolling, Joshua Parkinson writes. Consider starting off with simple options such as caption contests, photo contests or fill-in-the-blank contests, Parkinson suggests. "Try mixing up these contest ideas and seeing which ones get the best response from your fans," he writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media (10/18)  | Whitepaper: 12 Tips for Better Cash-Flow Management Good cash flow is essential to running a successful business. In many cases, the simplest changes can help to dramatically improve your results. In this white paper, we've rounded up 12 top pieces of advice from seasoned small business owners and finance experts. Join the OPEN Forum® Community and receive the free whitepaper. |
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