Based in Portland, Ore., John Patrick Pullen covers travel, business and tech for Men's Journal, Fortune and others.
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Building a Business
How to Upgrade Your Van’s Workload Via ‘Uplifting’
Outfitting your rigs for work.
Tech
Why Mobile Payments Aren’t Gaining Traction With Small Businesses
The adoption of mobile payment systems is nearly universal -- except on Main Street.
Tech
Can These Scooters Cut Down Commutes and Air Pollution?
An electric-charged plan to drive an eco-revolution in Asia.
Building a Business
How This Fan Company Is Proving It Has More Than Just a Good Name
Big Ass Fans shows big-time growth.
Thought Leaders
The Accidental Entrepreneur: 3 Tales of Entrepreneurial ‘Eureka’ Moments
Sometimes life throws you a curveball -- and it just may mean opportunity. Here's the story of ordinary people who fell into big ideas and took them all the way to the bank.
Tech
Check Out This ‘Future-Proof’ Universal POS Terminal
Poynt's terminal accepts every form of payment, for any type of business.
Thought Leaders
How to Determine Your PTO Policy
Consider these four factors when deciding what your policy is for paid-time-off.
Tech
How a Fishing-Gear Company Is Reeling In Customers With Its Live Streaming Videos
The online broadcasts of 'Loon Live' is just one way the company is angling for sales
Business News
8 Great Gadget Gifts for Entrepreneurs
Looking for a gift your entrepreneur will love this holiday season? We have you covered.
Building a Business
How Hacking Is Helping Businesses Beyond the Tech Sector
A variety of businesses, from retail to service industries, are organizing internal events using the creative talents of their own employees to solve, or hack, problems.
Online Presence
4 Tips for Making Memorable Vine Videos
Jerome Jarre and Rudy Mancuso of GrapeStory offer expert advice on how to make your Vines worth watching.
Online Presence
The Six-Second Video Is a Big Business for Brands
Gary Vaynerchuk's viral video company, GrapeStory, gets paid up to $25,000 to create sponsored posts for brands on Vine, Instagram on Snapchat.
Tech
A Laptop Built for Business Travelers
The Samsung Chromebook 2 is light and built for conducting business on the fly.
Tech
This Company Makes Motion Capture a Cinch
OpenStage uses multiple cameras and advanced algorithms to capture and display motion data in real time, no special suites or elaborate setups required.
Building a Business
Meet the Man Leading the Connected-Home Revolution
Former Apple exec Matt Rogers co-founded Nest, a smart-home product company that went from a garage startup to a $3.2 billion business.
Building a Business
Why This Curated Market for Indie Hardware Is Gaining Traction
Grand St., a curator of independently made electronics and related gear, is one of the few channels to tackle the sprawling maker marketplace.
Business News
Travel Tech: 4 Gadgets for Running Your Business on the Fly
Productivity tools for outside the office.
Building a Business
The Role of Luck in Business, Investing and Sports
Michael J. Mauboussin, head of global financial strategies at Credit Suisse, explores what results in success.
Business Operations & Logistics
The Lure of the Office Romance
Is having employees sign 'love contracts' an effective solution for nipping office love in the bud?
Business Operations & Logistics
3 Popular Culture Office Romances: Appropriate or Not?
Would these workplace flings get HR approval? Evren Esen of the Society for Human Research Management weighs in.
Business News
Why You Should Revolt Against the ‘Robot Uprising’
Machines have the potential to wipe out 47 percent of the U.S. workforce -- unless small business can help stop them.
Building a Business
A Tech-Driven Apparel Company Pockets Big Sales
Scottevest has recorded steady revenue growth, expecting to finish 2013 with sales of $10 million.
Business News
15 Fun Gadgets to Give to Anyone This Holiday Season
With throwback know-how as well as some of the newest technologies, these gadgets have something for everyone, from tinkerers to tipplers.
Tech
3 Alarm Clock Alternatives
Whether you're a dead-to-the-world sleeper or just prefer to start your mornings with an innovative twist, these third-party smartphone alarm apps will get you going.
Human Resources
Overwhelmed by Applicants, a Restaurant Turns to a Niche Job Site
After a mediocre experience with Craiglist, a French-Californian restaurant posts an ad on PoachedJobs (a job site for food and beverage industries) and achieves stellar results.
Business Ideas
The Next Generation of Temp Agencies
Low-cost, online-based companies like TaskRabbit and Fancy Hands reimagine short-term help.
Marketing
Bike Company Takes Customization to a New Level
Big Shot Bike company allows customers to design their dream ride on an iPad-friendly interface.