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How Coachable Are You?
BY Toddi Gutner
If you aren't open to feedback and new ideas, it could be what's keeping you and your business from long-term success. Here's how to be more coachable.
Cupcake Wars, Cupcake Champions and the Magic of Brand Extensions
BY Carol Tice
TV spin-offs have something to teach business owners about getting more mileage out of their brands. Consider these five lessons from Cupcake Wars, Project Runway and other reality-TV favorites.
3 Insurance Gambles That Put Your Business at Risk
BY Catherine Clifford
Many business owners don't even think about insuring their business. Here are tips that can protect your company.
When Employees Become the Competition
BY Mikal E. Belicove
It could happen in nearly any company: Employees sometimes go into business for themselves. It's so American it makes apple pie look suspect.
Here's a Cheap Business Idea: Ikea Hauling
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Dustin and Jennifer Culton of Omaha made $30,000 in one year by taking people's Ikea orders -- and driving to the Swedish store's Minneapolis location to fill them.
The 7 Deadly Sins of SEO
BY Vanessa Fox
Are you guilty of these major search-engine optimization mistakes with your business website? Here's how to avoid them so you can really compete against the big boys.
Why Congress Shouldn't Fund Business Incubators (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Before spending money on business incubators, Congress should first figure out whether we really need more in the U.S. and whether they actually help create jobs.
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Tech Tools for Keeping a Digital Eye on Employees
BY Riva Richmond
These apps and services can help you monitor your staff -- and do it legally.
What Facebook's IPO Debacle Means for Startup Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
The disastrous Facebook initial public offering isn't likely to damp venture-capital interest in tech startups.
Google+ Adds New Local Listings Tab for Businesses
BY Jason Fell
A company's listing on Google will be available to users across Google search, maps, mobile and now Google+.
Beautify My Garage
BY Sarah Max
It's no longer just a place to park the car or the lawn mower. A number of franchises are specializing in garage makeovers.
Hidden Cash: Tap Into R&D Tax Credits
BY Randy Myers
Many small businesses could save big bucks by taking advantage of a tax credit long popular with larger companies.
Driving Awareness with Vehicle Advertising
BY Dan S. Kennedy and Jeff Slutsky
You can get a lot of free exposure in your everyday trips around town. Here are some clever ways to make the best use of vehicle advertising.
What's Eating Entrepreneurs Today
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Small-business owners have a lot on their minds these days.
Top Overtime Traps for Business Owners
BY Susan Schreter
As a business owner, you often look for ways to bootstrap or ask employees to go above and beyond. But overlooking overtime could land you in a heap of trouble.
5 Ways to Make Sweet Music for Your Business
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Ditch the Muzak and tailor your tunes to appeal to your customers and employees.
Play VideoHow to Negotiate. . . as a Business Owner (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Regina Angeles had to learn a new way to close deals when she started her own recruitment firm. Hear her best tips for negotiating.
Turning Passion Into Profits: Creating Buzz With Beeswax
BY Joanna L. Krotz
Dedicated to producing sustainable all-natural bath and body products, Amy and David Rzepka bank on bees to build their expanding home-based business.
Grads: Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Get a Job (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
If your heart is set on running your own business, you could raise your odds of success by first getting some experience on your resume and money in the bank.
Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try Franchises
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Last Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. For Memorial Day, we catch up on its progress.Trending Topics
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