How to Find a Virtual Assistant
By Elaine Appleton Grant -
Money & Business
- March 25, 2008
Hire a total stranger to help with your business? It can work if done with care.
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A Head Start
Money & Business
- March 25, 2008
Venture capital firms are taking a new interest in student-owned businesses.
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Cellphones as a Tax Write-off
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Entrepreneurs depend on wireless technology even as taxes disfavor it.
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Around the World
Money & Business
- March 18, 2008
To expand your presence, get together—through a consortium.
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The Pros and Cons of Incorporation
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 14, 2008
Which corporate structure might be right for your small business?
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Turning Your Small Business Into a Corporation
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 14, 2008
Entrepreneurs often fear increased paperwork but miss out on reducing their legal liability.
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Get Them Talking
Money & Business
- March 11, 2008
Tired of trying to round up new customers on your own? Go online and start yelping for referrals.
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Here's the Plan
Money & Business
- March 11, 2008
5 minutes are all you need to create a top-notch marketing plan—and get your business ready for success
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How One Business Fights the Downturn
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 10, 2008
Cleveland's Phoenix Coffee tries to make its service so special that customers keep coming.
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Tips for Steeling Your Firm Against Recession
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 10, 2008
In a weak economy, it's important to keep marketing your business.
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Small Firms Are Cautious About Recession
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 10, 2008
While Fed rate cuts and high oil prices rattle businesses, smaller players have some advantages.
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Preparing Your Small Business for a Recession
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 7, 2008
Jim Blasingame advises owners how to brace for a weak economy—and then what to do when there's growth.
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Group Dynamics
Money & Business
- March 4, 2008
Facebook could reap a bounty of benefits for your business. Should you join?
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Toy Story
Money & Business
- March 4, 2008
Homemakers and tech gurus alike will get equal enjoyment out of this product.
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Second Skin
Money & Business
- March 4, 2008
Here's how two entrepreneurs scratched their business itch.
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Small Biz Owners' Economic Outlook Improves
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 29, 2008
But they are skeptical that the economic stimulus package will help them.
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Scenes From a Sale
By Elaine Appleton Grant -
Money & Business
- February 26, 2008
Be prepared for last-minutes glitches.
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How to Buy a Small Business Without Getting Taken
By Elaine Appleton Grant -
Money & Business
- February 26, 2008
Don't be afraid to ask to meet a company's key customers.
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10 Key Moves When Selling Your Small Business
By Elaine Appleton Grant -
Money & Business
- February 26, 2008
Time to call the accountants and lawyers.
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The Ins and Outs of Selling a Small Business
By Elaine Appleton Grant -
Money & Business
- February 26, 2008
Aging boomer entrepreneurs are getting ready to put their dreams on the market.
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Q&A: Selling Your Business Without Going Crazy
By Elaine Appleton Grant -
Money & Business
- February 26, 2008
Handling your emotions is critical when you finally hand over the keys.
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Small Businesses Go Global
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 22, 2008
With exports surging thanks to a weak dollar, small companies are finding ways to boost sales abroad.
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Tips for Small Businesses Looking Abroad
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 22, 2008
Online resources make foreign trade easier, but firms still need to budget for bumps in the road.
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Money Day in Baghdad
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- February 19, 2008
U.S. troops distribute microgrants to help Iraqis rebuild their businesses.
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Frame of Reference
Money & Business
- February 19, 2008
Referral-based business is good business, so why not put it front and center?
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