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Features
Get NoticedShine a spotlight on your business with our 21 low-cost marketing moves.
Launch Pad to SuccessThousands of colleges are getting down to business, turning today’s students into tomorrow’s business leaders. This list of best schools for entrepreneurs shows which ones make the grade.
Edge
Doing GoodHelping Artisans ThriveOne entrepreneur turned his desire for cultural preservation into a booming business.
Edge FeaturesSave Water, Make MoneyThese drought-busting businesses have discovered the fountain of wealth.
Healthy BusinessTime to De-StressTake these healthy steps to decrease anxiety and increase productivity.
WheelsA Fuel-Friendly TruckFord's latest full-size puts the super in Super Duty.
WomenTech: A New Take Do women bring an extra something to technology research and development? We asked several women helming their own tech companies for their insight.
Insights
Rich ReturnsThe Price of GasLook to the brighter side of increasing oil prices: It can actually fuel you to become a better entrepreneur.
TheStreet.comPre-Election Stock ReportHow will your investment portfolio fare when the new president takes office?
Wise Guy11 Public-Speaking PointersA successful speech should always end with a standing ovation--here's how to get yours.
Money
CurrencyStay Out Of TroubleBefore you decide to call it quits, consider these tips for getting your business through tough times.
Money BuzzKeep Giving BackIn a struggling economy, entrepreneurs get creative with philanthropy.
Raising MoneyLoan-Packaging HelpHow do you show lenders you mean business? A professionally prepared loan package may help.
Startups
Biz USchool's In--OnlineGet an entrepreneurial education without setting foot in a classroom.
FirstSurviving Business Boot CampPrograms nationwide offer budding entrepreneurs lessons in startup.
HypeGaining The Lead3 areas you can't afford to ignore when it comes to the all-important lead.
Net ProfitsStart a Search Engine CompanyThis duo stands apart from the big guys with its people search technology.
Startup FeaturesHow to Make a MillionThese 7 industries hold seven-figure potential. Find out how to get started in each one--and take one step closer to a richer life.
Success CoachSales On Your SideMaintain priority status among your sales partners, even if you're a small fish in a big pond.
Strategies
Best PracticesGet Thoroughly GreenTake a look at your company's eco-friendliness from start to finish.
MarketingReaching MultitaskersConsumers juggle all kinds of media these days. So how can you get noticed and influence their purchases?
SellMaster the Art of Saying Less and Selling MoreMake every word you say count by becoming a better listener.
Work ForceHired HelpThe pros and cons of hiring independent contractors.
Technology
Digital EdgeSurf New BrowsersNew Firefox, Opera and Safari give Internet Explorer a run for its money.
MobilityLaptop Quick FixesEmergency-care options for your ailing notebook.
Tech BuzzGot Video?Streaming video is a must-have; Acting skills aren’t required, but a camera is.
Web SightJoin Forces OnlineWeb-based collaboration technology plays go-between when face-to-face isn't possible.