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Need a Business Idea? Tap Into Lifestyle Trends in the Evolving Luxury Market

Need a Business Idea? Tap Into Lifestyle Trends in the Evolving Luxury Market

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Here are three ways startups can tailor product offerings for growth industries.
June 28, 2012 in Finding Ideas
A Sneak Peek at the Store of the Future

A Sneak Peek at the Store of the Future

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Look for more decentralized, less cluttered stores that offer experiences and personalized products.
June 28, 2012 in Retail Center
7 Tips to Create Winning Window Displays

7 Tips to Create Winning Window Displays

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How to design windows that will command attention and lure shoppers into your store.
June 25, 2012 in Retail Center
7 Layout Secrets of the Big Retail Chains

7 Layout Secrets of the Big Retail Chains

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The right design and displays can steer customers to more merchandise and keep them shopping longer.
June 18, 2012 in Retail Center
5 Ways to Hatch Your Next Business Idea

5 Ways to Hatch Your Next Business Idea

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The first step in building a successful business is to stand out from the crowd. Here's a real-world, step-by-step guide to distinguishing yourself and your product.
June 13, 2012 in Finding Ideas
Fertility Yoga, Anyone? Entrepreneurs Tap Growing Holistic Niche for Women

Fertility Yoga, Anyone? Entrepreneurs Tap Growing Holistic Niche for Women

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With more women struggling to conceive, a cottage industry of yoga centers, acupuncturists and nutritionists has cropped up to help.
June 7, 2012 in Business Ideas
5 Ways to Make Sweet Music for Your Business

5 Ways to Make Sweet Music for Your Business

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Ditch the Muzak and tailor your tunes to appeal to your customers and employees.
May 29, 2012 in Retail Center
Gtrot and a Vision for Local DiscoveryPlay Video

Gtrot and a Vision for Local Discovery (Video)

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Zach Smith of Gtrot talks about the company's changing vision and how the founders keep their eyes on the prize.
May 28, 2012 in Evaluating Your Idea
Liquortarians Hope to Get Your Vote

Liquortarians Hope to Get Your Vote

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Why should you raise a glass to the Liquortarians? Their platform is all about teamwork.
May 25, 2012 in Hot Trends
5 Ways to Organize Your Office--Stylishly

5 Ways to Organize Your Office--Stylishly

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How to make your office project a professional image for your business, and a look at products to help you do it.
May 18, 2012 in Retail Center
5 Tips for Boomer-Friendly Retail Design

5 Tips for Boomer-Friendly Retail Design

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Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers.
May 9, 2012 in Retail Center
Smaller Retailers Tap Into the Power of Digital Displays

Smaller Retailers Tap Into the Power of Digital Displays

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Four retailers illustrate how digital signs can help attract customers and boost revenue.
May 7, 2012 in Retail Center
Apple Retail Stores and the 'Buying Brain'

Apple Retail Stores and the 'Buying Brain'

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Consider these three lessons to learn from Apple Stores to enhance your customer experiences in your store or office.
April 24, 2012 in Retail Center
Lighting Up Your Store -- and Your Sales

Lighting Up Your Store -- and Your Sales

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How to light your retail space to the best effect without breaking the bank.
March 23, 2012 in Retail Center
Six Design Mistakes to Avoid in Your Store

Six Design Mistakes to Avoid in Your Store

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Careful planning can head off potential problems with your retail space before it's too late.
March 20, 2012 in Retail Center
Pandora's Tim Westergren Wants to Make Musicians Respectable

Pandora's Tim Westergren Wants to Make Musicians Respectable

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Like many companies, Pandora doesn't just want to make a buck. The company also aims to turn being a musician into a middle-class job.
March 14, 2012 in Business Ideas
Steve Case on the Future of Entrepreneurship

Steve Case on the Future of Entrepreneurship

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The future of entrepreneurship is bright, but there are roadblocks. At SXSW, Steve Case explains the potential and the perils.
March 12, 2012 in Business Ideas
Five Signs an E-tailer Is Ready to Open a Storefront

Five Signs an E-tailer Is Ready to Open a Storefront

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Some retailers find they need a bricks-and-mortar store, not just an online site, to thrive.
March 12, 2012 in Retail Center
Reinventing Retail: How One Owner Is Making Her Boutique Tell a StoryPlay Video

Reinventing Retail: How One Owner Is Making Her Boutique Tell a Story (Video)

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See how Rachel Shechtman is bringing a magazine-like approach -- and advertisers -- into her retail shop.
March 12, 2012 in Retail Center
Your Eyes and Ears on the Ground: SXSW Interactive

Your Eyes and Ears on the Ground: SXSW Interactive

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Don't miss out on knowing about 'The Next Big Thing' first. Over the next five days, we'll fill you in on all the mayhem that is SXSW Interactive.
March 9, 2012 in Business Ideas
How to Protect Your Business IdeasPlay Video

How to Protect Your Business Ideas (Video)

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Serial entrepreneur Jen Groover on making sure your business ideas aren't stolen as you seek out help and advice for your startup.
March 6, 2012 in Business Ideas
How to Create a Profitable Business Idea

How to Create a Profitable Business Idea

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To do so, you'll need to understand the value proposition you're creating. Consider these steps to put your startup idea to the test.
February 16, 2012 in Evaluating Your Idea
Fashion Mogul Christopher Burch Talks Business

Fashion Mogul Christopher Burch Talks Business

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As Fashion Week kicks off, we sat down with the man behind brands like Tory Burch and Monika Chiang to find out what it takes to make it in the business.
February 9, 2012 in Finding Ideas
10 Insights from Entrepreneur and Celebrity Chef Susan Feniger

10 Insights from Entrepreneur and Celebrity Chef Susan Feniger

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From 'Top Chef Masters' to food trucks, this restaurateur continues to reinvent herself.
February 5, 2012 in Restaurant Center
How to Reinvent Your BusinessPlay Video

How to Reinvent Your Business (Video)

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The owners of social-buying site Fab.com discuss how they came to the decision to shut down their old venture -- and focus on their new one. Here are their three tips for how to pivot.
February 1, 2012 in Hot Trends
Start a Business for Under $500

Start a Business for Under $500

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Check out 7 startups you can launch for next to nothing.
January 14, 2012 in Business Ideas
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