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Forbes.com – The World’s Billionaires – The Richest People on the Planet 2013

The ranks of the world’s billionaires have yet again reached all-time highs, both in terms of the number of billionaires (1,426) and record net worth ($5.4 trillion). The United States still has more billionaires than any other country, but once again the world’s richest person comes from outside its borders.

Fast Company – The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies

The article presents information about companies recognized by the publication for their innovative products or practices in various industry sectors, as of 2013. In the finance area, companies recognized include Square, which offers simple flat-rate credit card processing to small vendors, and Lending Club, for its expansion of peer-to-peer lending. In consumer electronics, companies recognized include Samsung, for its smart television sets and phone-tablet computer hybrid devices, and Beats Electronics, for its headphones and audio technology. Other companies listed include Stonyfield Farm yogurt company, Qcue dynamic ticket pricing company, and Songza online music streaming service.

Adweek – Best in Board

The article discusses billboards and other outdoor advertising cited by the publications for exceptional creativity in advertising. Billboards considered include billboards for the Kansas City Royals baseball team created by the advertising agency Walz Tetrick Advertising, a billboard for the Mini Cooper automobile created by the agency Esparza Advertising and a billboard for the Mammoth Mountain ski resort in California created by the agency David & Goliath.

Entertainment Close-up – CRN Adds Softchoice to 2013 Tech Elite 250 List

“The 2013 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of solution providers that have invested in training and technical know-how to help their customers understand the benefits of some of the most sophisticated technology deployments in the market – and have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs,” said Kelley Damore, senior vice president and editorial director at UBM Tech Channel.

Best in Biz Awards – 2013 EMEA Winners

The complete list of Best in Biz Awards 2013 EMEA winners is available below.

EFYtimes.com – FinTech Top 50 Names mPowa As Company To watch In 2013

mPowa, the mobile payments leader in the UK that launched and gained phenomenal momentum in 2012, has been named by an independent panel as a company that is expected to dominate in 2013. The company featured as part of the FinTech 50 Watchlist – a list of innovative financial technology companies throughout Europe with the potential to become game-changers this year.

mPowa, which was the first solution of its kind in the UK, enables credit card payments to be made on a mobile phone or tablet via a compact Bluetooth device. The company has gained major inroads internationally and signed major deals with partner banks and telcos to roll out its patented technology. Even since the FinTech panel met at the end of 2012 to discuss the technology companies that they expected to make the biggest impact this year, mPowa signed a multimillion pound deal with Portugal Telecom in February.

The Daily Telegraph – Chutney maker’s taste for success; Award puts young businesswomen in the spotlight

A COMPANY that produces chutneys from food waste has been named as a finalist for a new award to recognise the UK’s most promising young female entrepreneurs.

Jenny Dawson, who set up Rubies in the Rubble to create employment through turning surplus food into conserves, is one of the three pioneers in the running for the New Generation Award. The prize was set up by the champagne brand Veuve Clicquot to find female entrepreneurs with a “fearless approach” to applying their creative vision to expanding a business.

Under30CEO – Top 30 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs 2013

One of the most important things you’ll do when starting your business is to pick where to setup shop. You want to find a place that offers business resources but also the lifestyle and culture that you want. The below list breaks down 30 cities across the United States into three different categories based on the population of the cities. Then Under30CEO readers were asked to vote on the locations they thought were the best places for a new company to open shop based on local resources, culture, atmosphere and overall appeal to a young twenty-something. Did your city make the cut?

Fast Co.Exist – The 10 Most Innovative Cities in Asia Pacific

Judging on qualities like human talent, knowledge creation, technology, livability, and tolerance, a new report ranks the cities in Asia and Australia that are poised to make the biggest impact.

Glassdoor – Highest Rated CEOs 2013

Do you approve of the way your CEO is leading the company? See which CEOs have the highest approval ratings. The Glassdoor list is based entirely on employee feedback shared during the past year.