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Latest Census Data Show Hope for Small Biz
BY Business on Main staff
The most recent business census data show slowing declines and some hopeful growth areas for businesses large and small. Richard Branson's Tips for Growing Your Small Business
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur shares advice on how to grow your business and gain a competitive edge. Small-Business Owners Still Waiting for a Rebound (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Business owners have been hit harder than others in the Great Recession, largely due to their greater share of home-equity debt. Here's what's needed for a small-business recovery. Must-Read Books to Fuel Your Summer -- And Your Startup
BY Lauren Cannon
Even if you can't get away this summer, consider these top tomes to help make the most of your downtime. How to Know When It's Time to Walk Away
BY Adam Toren
Starting a business takes passion -- and often a reality check. Here's how to know when moving on might be the best thing for your business. Are You Coachable?
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. Happy Small Business Week: Time to Shine in D.C.
BY Laura Lorber
National Small Business Week is a big deal for small business. Here's what you can expect. Can You Sell Your Customers in Zero Seconds?
BY Carol Tice
Two experts say getting right to the point can help boost sales. What Small Businesses Can Learn from Goliath
BY Peter S. Cohan
Small companies are often deemed more innovative than their larger counterparts. Here's a look at how three giants are trying to topple that idea and what you can learn from their efforts. Framing a Business Around a Glamorous Boudoir Trend
BY Matt Villano
A boudoir photographer focuses on customers' private moments. How to Redefine Your Business in a New Market
BY Jane Porter
Three ways entrepreneurs have refocused their companies for success by targeting a different audience -- and you can, too. What the State of the Union Address May Hold for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is a rundown of what small business owners and advocates hope to hear from President Obama as he addresses the nation tonight. Has Your Business Made a Brilliant Mistake?
BY Carol Tice
A new contest from the Wharton School of Business gives entrepreneurs a chance to win goodies -- by describing a clutch mistake that turned out to be a good business idea. 10 Intriguing Business Books for Entrepreneurs to Read on Vacation
BY Carol Tice
Here are the 10 business books that intrigued me most this year. If you're looking for a little inspiration to kick-start 2012, make one of these a year-end read. Five Small Business Lessons from Netflix's Qwikster Split
BY Carol Tice
Customers were downright irate when Netflix announced it would separate its DVD and streaming offerings. Here are some lessons to take away from that business bungle. Jonathan Fields Knows What's Killing Your Business Growth
BY Carol Tice
Bold movers are often just as scared as you are. Here are author Jonathan Fields' tips for conquering uncertainty to move forward. Six Ideas for Immediate Job Creation: Will They Work?
BY Carol Tice
How can we get the economy back on track and create jobs? Here are six ideas from the President, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others. Lessons Learned from Failed Mergers
BY Christopher Hann
Buying or selling a company? Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in these business transactions.Play Video John Jantsch on How to Foster Relationships That Translate into New Business (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
Jantsch on building a strategic partner network to add value to customers. Tony Hawk Carves a New Niche
The master of the half-pipe and creator of a skateboard empire is about to introduce his latest trick: a skateboard without wheelsWhen It Feels Wrong To Be Right
BY Bill Bartmann
Remember these rules when you're tempted to 'trust your gut.'Spending Smart to Grow Your Business
BY Karin Price Mueller
Don't jump into expansion without making sure to cover your bases.In a Rut? Why Not Expand?
While others take shelter from the economic storm, these entrepreneurs are out splashing in the puddles.Print Ads: A Bargain for Buyers
BY Carol Tice
Take advantage of today's market with these tips.Go Guerrilla! Speaking, Coupons and Contests
Use these creative methods to grow your business--your bottom line will thank you.Close With Confidence
BY Barry Farber
3 ways to boost your courage under pressure.Ads by Google
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