About 50 percent of Americans have written online reviews for products or businesses, but what motivates so many of us to write? Experts say financial incentives and loyalty points are part of the equation.

While many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in a down economy, it’s a hoppier story for the craft brewing industry. Craft brewing has continued to see strong growth, especially in the Bay Area.

Challenges of cost and scale make businesses less likely to jump on board California’s push for solar energy.

Entrepreneurs and established Silicon Valley businesses are cautiously hopeful about the benefits of a new U.S. Patent Office, scheduled to open here this spring. View the Video.

“Big data” is a Silicon Valley buzzword, and people are bombarded with lots of data that is too complex for them to process. A Silicon Valley company founded by Stanford math professors is helping consumers make sense of it.