Sramana Mitra on Strategy

Mint Takes a Fresh Approach to Personal Finance Software

Posted: 03 Jul 2008 10:23 AM CDT

Mint is a smart, easy-to-use online money management tool. The service is free, easy to set up and requires little user involvement while offering several advantages: it is a useful way to see where your money goes and what your largest expenditures are every month, and it can show you how to budget your personal finances. It can tell you how much debt you have to pay off every month and how much you save, all to give you an accurate, up-to-date and detailed view of your finances. Another big advantage of Mint is that it provides users with suggestions on how to save money by offering lower interest credit cards and higher interest savings accounts, among other alternatives. (more…)

3Com Beats Estimates; Focus Is on Top Line and Global Growth

Posted: 03 Jul 2008 10:22 AM CDT

On June 24, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) reported its financial results for Q4 and FY 2008, beating analyst estimates. The vision of new CEO Robert Maom, who has been around for just two months, seems to be driving this welcome change in 3Com's fortunes. He has three simple objectives: more top line revenue, better worldwide operational integration and more cash. (more…)

Building A Vertical Ad Network Powerhouse: Glam Media CEO Samir Arora (Part 7)

Posted: 03 Jul 2008 01:59 AM CDT

SM: What has amazed me about the last five years of the Internet is the inability to segment, which is Marketing 101. Why is it so difficult to get segmentation? It is the most fundamental and most powerful element of marketing!

Deal Radar 2008: Cake Financial

Posted: 02 Jul 2008 12:03 PM CDT

Cake Financial is an online social investing network that enables individuals to improve their portfolio’s performance. (more…)