BusinessWeek.com -- Innovation

Clara Shih's Hearsay Social

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:44 EST

Her startup helps large companies control how workers interact with customers on Facebook and other social media outlets

Nintendo Needs a Hit in a Hurry

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:55:40 EST

The gaming company faces big losses amid a two-year sales slump

Las Vegas: Startup City

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:42 EST

Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is spending $350 million of his own to make Sin City a startup hub

Fracking’s Toll on Pets, Livestock Chills Farmers: Commentary

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:55:39 EST

Smelling gas one morning, a southern Pennsylvania farmer almost passed out when he went outside to check on his bellowing cows.

Construction Rises as Architects Signal Nonresidential Rebound

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:13:10 EST

Private nonresidential construction may pick up this year, as demand grows for new U.S. projects.

London Landlords Facing Rents of Zero Turn Offices to Condos

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:38:39 EST

More people will be making their homes among the banks and insurance companies of central London as a shrinking financial industry and the prospect of leasing out buildings for free prompts landlords to convert offices into luxury apartments.

Indra Nooyi Rediscovers the Joy of Pepsi

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:33 EST

The CEO's health kick has cost the company market share in sodas

How to Change and Stay the Same

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:58:15 EST

As Starbucks shows with its expanded efforts to sell beer and wine, be consistent about what you stand for—but constantly adjust how you do things

Creating an Economy That’s 'Built to Last'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:35:14 EST

Obama wants America to get back to the business of making things. That means developing skilled workers at home while taking a global view

Horse Ballet, Potato Show Honor Frederick the Great’s Birthday

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:04:10 EST

King Frederick the Great of Prussia, who played the flute, argued with Voltaire, conquered parts of Poland and attacked Austria, would have turned 300 yesterday.

Zynga May Put it All on Online Gambling

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:54:11 EST

Zynga confirms it's trying to find partners to get into online gambling

GE Beats on the Bottom Line, But Misses on the Top

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:41:20 EST

GE shares fall after revenue dropped 8% to $38 billion

Are E-Cigs Cool?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:30:33 EST

Charlie Sheen does it. Lindsay Lohan e-puffs, too. The market for smokeless smokes has lit up. Does that mean you can smoke anywhere?