Friday, May 9, 2008

small business

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McCain-Obama Race Leaves No Candidate for Mainstream Voters or the Socially-Conscious Entrepreneurial Class

Obama plans to raise taxes. more >>

A Lawyer’s New Partners Are Cows

Other than the familiar long hours, farm life is a learning experience for a city guy. more >>

Do I Have to Take Out the Office Trash?

Reputations are made by doing the small, unwanted tasks. more >>

5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Business Partners

With more online avenues, finding a fellow entrepreneur can be easy—and profitable more >>

Small Wonders

In the world of nanotechnology, good things come in really small packages. more >>

Friend or Foam

For some, starting a business is all about natural beauty. more >>

Shining Stars

Business is booming for the fastest-growing businesses in America. What can you learn from them? more >>

Size Matters

Growing your business comes down to basic multiplication—just make sure you add in the human factor. more >>

Abroad, Not Overboard

Ex-Im Bank financing lessens the risk of doing business abroad. more >>

Bottoms Up!

Here's what every online alcohol startup needs to know. more >>

Attention, Please

How one man's company caught Yahoo's eye. more >>

Online Retailing Offers a Bright Spot

The low cost of starting up makes it attractive for entrepreneurs. more >>

Experience Counts

The hunt for angel investors is tough enough, but it's worth it to find one who offers more than money. more >>

Tying the Knot

Partnering is an art, so make sure everyone sees eye to eye with these 8 tips. more >>

The Bright Side of the Dollar's Decline

As exports boom, small businesses go along for the ride. more >>

Guy Kawasaki: How to Make Your Start-up Fly

The Apple legend has advice for entrepreneurs and talks about his new company, Alltop. more >>

Surviving the Crunch

We took to the streets to see how entrepreneurs are coping with the credit crunch. more >>

What's Yours Is Yours

You don’t have to be a big company to borrow against your company’s intellectual property. more >>

Looking Back

Your most powerful business tool is the ability to learn from your mistakes. more >>

Too Little Stimulus for Small Business?

The government's plan doesn't help entrepreneurs now, a consultant says. more >>

How to Find a Virtual Assistant

Hire a total stranger to help with your business? It can work if done with care. more >>

A Head Start

Venture capital firms are taking a new interest in student-owned businesses. more >>

Cellphones as a Tax Write-off

Entrepreneurs depend on wireless technology even as taxes disfavor it. more >>

Around the World

To expand your presence, get together—through a consortium. more >>

The Pros and Cons of Incorporation

Which corporate structure might be right for your small business? more >>

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