Saturday, October 11, 2008

Small Business: Starting Up

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One Way Out of the Credit Crunch: Retirement Savings?

Some entrepreneurs are using retirement money to fund their start-up more >>

Using Your Nest Egg to Start a Small Business

Some entrepreneurs tap retirement funds for business ventures. more >>

How to Earn Money from Blogging

Starting a website can provide a secondary income. more >>

New Business Idea: Pet Sharing

Entrepreneurs should take a look at Zipcar for dogs and cats. more >>

3 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Should Avoid

If you go out on your own, steer clear of these mistakes. more >>

3 Ways to Get Start-up Cash During Tough Times

Consider these additional sources of capital. more >>

Starting a Small Business in a Bad Economy

Smart entrepreneurs can be successful even in tough times. more >>

Green Entrepreneurship Start-Up Ideas Abound

It doesn't take a lot of time to enter this booming market. more >>

A Venture Capital Crunch?

Entrepreneurs need to shift focus or find alternative sources of funding. more >>

Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Solution for Start-ups?: Q&A with Paul Dholakia of Rice University

A new study says online lending may be advantageous for subprime or minority borrowers. more >>

How to Raise Money for Your Start-up

Serial entrepreneur G.L. Hoffman offers 20 pieces of advice on raising money from outside investors. more >>

Only Fools Rush Into Business Partnerships

Questions to consider before you get a partner for your start-up. more >>

Hacking Through Legal Red Tape Might Require Help

Small businesses sometimes need legal advice, especially those in inner cities and with low incomes. more >>

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