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Features
What to Do When the Bank Pulls Your Line of CreditEntrepreneur takes a close look at who's lending and when the cost is too high.
What You Don't Know About SEOIt's essential to understand SEO before you spend thousands hiring consultants you may not even need.
The Ghost SpeaksSome of the best ghostbloggers come out of the shadows to talk about how they work, what they charge and who their clients are.
10 Brilliant Marketing IdeasFrom radio to YouTube clips, 10 companies that changed everything.
Clean SweepThe factors wreaking havoc everywhere--the real estate boom, outsourcing and swine flu--are fueling a boom in the cleaning business.
JargonThe new lingo you need to communicate in our ever-changing small-business world.
Columns
Doing GoodThe Most Altruistic Shopping Spree EverScentsy shares its success to support small businesses
Editors Note'Nightmare of Bankology' Lines of credit may be disappearing faster than Tiger Woods' endorsements, but all is not lost.
Franchise InkDog-walker in ChiefMeet the man behind thousands of dogs across the country--and soon, the world
OpportunitiesThat's One Career, to GoHow Lisa Jones went from franchisee to VP at Jersey Mike's
Personal FinanceParental ResponsibilityTax-savvy ways to ensure that your children are financially secure after your death
Sales TalkGive Them More to LoveTo keep your customers coming back, provide more reasons to appreciate what you offer.
Going Forward
ArticlesSmoking the CompetitionCreative business cards are the ones people remember.
The Computer vs. the Cool GirlResale is hot in this economy, which is why there's a franchise for hip new threads. But can you really program that judgy girl behind the counter?
A Taste of Luxury in EconomyBusiness-class benefits on low-cost airlines
Ask a ProAsk a Pro: Closing TimeWith businesses everywhere struggling, how do you decide if it's time to throw in the towel?
Business UnusualBusiness Unusual: Operation MuffintopFormer Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick stitched together a gizmo that turned into a $20 million business.
Money
ArticlesGaming the SystemSuccess in game development and knowing when to quit landed PopCap $22.5 million.
P2P = $$$Person-to-person lending can score the cash your business needs.
Rewarding the RepeatersLoyalty programs can keep your best customers coming back for more.
Start It Up
Break It DownValentine's Day--How Sweet it IsFebruary 14th isn't only lucrative for the Hallmarks and American Greetings of the world.
College StartupsMillion-Dollar PartnersThe founders of Tatto Media bootstrapped their startup and now they're running a $100 million company.
Finance For StartupsA Fairer ShareFounder stock is one of the trickier matters for new businesses. Here's how to get it right.
Strokes of GeniusGenius Resources and Products for EntreprenuersOur monthly spotlight on tools to support and grow your business
Wacky Ideas That Just Might FlyThe Spin MasterCars, tables, massive sculptures--you name it, John Thomson will have it rotating in no time.
Tech
ArticlesCall Center in the CloudsA VoIP service provider that's really more of a virtual call-center enabler
Mastering DisasterDo you have a plan for disaster recovery preparedness?
Can Not Live With It, Can Not Live Without ItWindows 7Windows 7 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. But is it the best choice for busy entrepreneurs?
Mobile EntrepreneurAccess to Files Across the MilesGoogle Android OS Egnyte enables mobile entrepreneurs to do more without an office.
iDidItMyselfThese startups are enabling the low-cost creation of iPhone apps. No programming experience necessary.
Mobilizing VoIPSpeakeasy takes the popular voice alternative on the road.
Shiny Object of the MonthVerizon Droid vs. iPhoneVerizon Droid is the first smartphone to come close to matching the iPhone's functionality and style.
Web
Build a WebsiteVideo SEO for Your WebsiteOptimize your site's search engine ranking with video
Website To WatchWebsite to Watch: Facebook for FoodiesFoodbuzz.com brings together food lovers who document their kitchen adventures online.