The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Taking a Vacation [Infographic]

Being a small business owner is really a lifestyle and not just a job, and “all work and no play” is often the mindset of the entrepreneur. But owning and running a small business takes its toll on even the strongest individuals, so carving out time for R&R is not just important, it’s essential.

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Via Column Five for Intuit

Life After TechCrunch Disrupt [Infographic]

Following TechCrunch Disrupt (NYC) last week, we thought it would be interesting to review the history of winners (and notable runner-ups). So we created this infographic breaking down all the winners since 2007, their funding situation, and where they are now.

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How to Set a Budget Tailored Just For You [Infographic]

If you’ve previously tried (and failed) to follow a budget, the problem may have been that you were using a formula designed for someone else, with different life circumstances. The best basis for a successful budget is your own past spending patterns. From there, you can create realistic guidelines for yourself that will help you meet your goals. Click on the infographic to learn more about personalized budgeting and see how it is done.

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Katy Perry’s Tour Rider [Infographic]

Katy Perry is a huge star with an even bigger, more specific tour rider. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, a rider is a rundown of what talent requires for an appearance, be it on a talk or late night show, a movie set, a concert venue or any public appearance. There are often rumors of outrageous or ridiculous demands, the most classic one being a huge bowl of M & M’s with all of the brown candies picked out which has been attributed to just about every star ever.

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Gifts For Grads: How Americans Are Celebrating The Class Of 2011 [Infographic]

There’s no doubt about it: America is proud of its graduates. This year in fact, nearly 1/3 of the country will be celebrating graduates accomplishments after commencement ceremonies are over. Here’s a look at how much the country is spending on its future workforce, and what graduates can expect as gifts on one of the most memorable days of their young adult life.

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How Twitter users are getting their questions answered [infographic]

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Net Worth: Tech’s Wealthiest Founders [Infographic]

In light of the LinkedIn IPO news, we took a snapshot of ten hot tech start-ups, including Facebook and Twitter, among others. Using information available in secondary markets, we ranked the start-ups in order of estimated value.
With LinkedIn’s current valuation of $8.16 billion dollars, the 5 LinkedIn founders would  rank No. 5, at $274 million each, it seems as though there will be other high-profile IPOs in the near future.

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Unpaid Work Around the World [Infographic]

Cooking, cleaning, walking the dog, childcare. Most of us have two options when it comes to those daily tasks: pay someone to do it or do it yourself, at the expense of your time. Then again, for many there isn’t a choice, whether it’s because they can’t afford to outsource that type of work or because it is part of their cultural setup. In the U.S., we spend an average 100 minutes a day on routine housework, while in Mexico the time spent is nearly double. How do other countries compare? Based on a report recently published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), we show you unpaid work by activity, as well as gender, for 29 countries.

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Via Column Five for Credit Sesame

We live in an age where smartphones allow us to connect to the Internet and perform tasks once thought to be impossible. People today are more concerned about privacy on their mobile phones than ever before, but are unclear about what is at risk and how they can protect their privacy. To help clarify, we decided to look at the range of personal information on your phone, explain the top privacy concerns and give simple steps you can take to put your mind at ease.

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@nickmiede categorized our new office address for us on foursquare, thinking of offering food deals (Taken with Instagram at Column Five Media)

A Low Carbon Australia [Infographic]

Australia has been lagging, in comparison to other countries, in transitioning to a low carbon economy. To kick start this, Australia needs to up its carbon productivity by using less energy and emitting less pollution. There’s a long road ahead but Australia is up for the challenge!

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Via Column Five for General Electric