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Google’s new music service could spell start-up acquisitions

5:36PM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 |  Google has unveiled a music streaming service dubbed All Access, suggesting there could be start-up acquisitions on the horizon as Google seeks to compete with Spotify, Apple and Twitter.

Twitter tool lets you Retwact statements

5:55PM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 |  Ever needed to correct a Twitter message after you sent it? Now you can Retwact it.

Facebook eyes Israeli mapping start-up Waze in $1bn deal

5:29PM | Friday, 10 May 2013 |  Another $1 billion acquisition could be on the cards for Facebook as it eyes Israeli start-up Waze, a mobile navigation app that would give Facebook a mapping service, allowing it to better compete with Google and Apple.

How do I find the key influencers in my industry, and get them following me on Twitter?

3:00AM | Thursday, 21 March 2013 |  An influencer is someone with a strong social media following in your industry. But getting their attention might take some patience.

Jack Johnson helps entrepreneurs Beat the Q

3:31PM | Monday, 4 March 2013 |  After an incident in the takeaway food queue at a Jack Johnson concert, Adam Theobald and Scott Player co-founded Beat the Q, which allows customers to pre-order and pay for their snacks using their smartphones.

The three reasons to sell your start-up: Twitter co-founder tells

2:56PM | Friday, 22 February 2013 |  Twitter co-founder Evan Williams has identified the three reasons to sell a start-up, hoping to “create clarity” for entrepreneurs who are unsure whether an acquisition is the right move.

Which social media platform best suits your business?

2:23PM | Tuesday, 19 February 2013 |  There are now more social media services than ever before. Here’s a guide to help you find the right one for your business. BY MATTY SOCCIO.

How Twitter is evolving into a must-have tool for start-ups

2:40PM | Friday, 1 February 2013 |  Are you using Twitter as part of your company’s marketing mix? If you’re still holding out, there are some very important reasons why you should get tweeting. BY OLIVER MILMAN.

The best and worst start-up ideas of 2012

12:09PM | Friday, 21 December 2012 |  During the past year, StartupSmart has looked at some really innovative new products – and some real head-scratchers. Here is our best and worst for 2012. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.