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BY Susan Gunelius
Thanks to the Internet, small businesses can now survey consumers quickly and easily for opinions about new products and other marketing plans.
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BY Diana Ransom
Business owners may be wondering about their mailing options after the U.S. Postal Service announced it would shutter nearly half of its processing centers.
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BY Gwen Moran
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Play Video How to Tap into a Competitive Market: The Craft-Beer Business in Portland, Ore. (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
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BY Mikal E. Belicove
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BY Jason Fell
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