Risky Business

Best of the Small Business Blogs, Week of August 15

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: August 15, 2008

The Wall Street Journal's Independent Street blog on the lessons Cold Stone Creamery can teach you about how to run a franchise.

John from the UK on the questions you need to ask yourself before writing a business plan.

Jeff Cornwall on why the small-business owner needs not fear the big boys.

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Risky Business

Risky Business

Matt Bandyk, a reporter for U.S. News, explores capitalism from where it all begins, with the entrepreneur, whose risk taking and experimentation provide the roots from which the rest of the economy grows. As much courage as it takes to create one's own business, even the entrepreneur needs some help, and this blog will look at news, trends, and practical advice for starting and running a small business.

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