How does the FCC’s controversial plan for internet fast lanes affect small retailers? Plenty, according to Etsy. The handcraft site is afraid fast lanes will harm its sellers, but believe that… Read more »
To move toward the goal of productivity and security, businesses must discard organizational silos and practices and embrace a more collaborative, transparent working environment. Read more »
A few new indicators have popped up, showing that Google is going right after Microsoft’s jugular: enterprise email. The most clear cut indicator is new stats mined by Dan Frommer, showing… Read more »
Syntonic is launching an app store in which no content consumed counts against your data plan. The store is the latest example of new business models coming out of AT&T’s controversial… Read more »
Online marketplace Etsy, which has made its name in selling handmade goods from independent vendors, announced on Monday that it acquired A Little Market — an ecommerce shop based in France… Read more »
Patent trolls filed nearly 200 lawsuits last Wednesday in an attempt to dodge proposed reforms brewing in Congress. Targets includes familiar names like Harry & David and Dress Barn. Read more »
The Explore is meant to help DIYers turn their ideas into refined finished products. It pairs with an evolving online space that feels like Etsy crossed with Thingiverse. Read more »
Crafting isn’t just for grandmas or ladies quilting. It’s now a big business opportunity, especially for the tech world, as younger demographics pick up the glue gun and add a dash… Read more »
While Square is known for its hardware, it’s starting to build up an e-commerce business. A fifth of the 500,000 merchants listed on Square’s new internet marketplace are using Square solely… Read more »
Handmade marketplace Etsy has experienced a firestorm of complaints from its tired community, and released a slew of new guidelines to ease the tension. Read more »