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Real-Life Lessons From Shark Tank
It may be just a TV show, but entrepreneurs can learn a lot about the perfect pitch by watching.

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7 Essential Startup Steps
Make sure you’ve covered all your bases before you launch.

10 Rules for Quick and Easy PR
Simple steps to give your business a competitive edge, on a budget.

Get Your Product to Market in 6 Steps
You're the best person for the job, so get started.

Where to Be an Entrepreneur
10 startup-friendly cities--and their success stories--show how small business is thriving.

The 10 Worst Partners For Your Start-Up
Don’t give away equity or authority to these characters.

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Research Your Business Idea
Your brilliant idea may indeed be brilliant--or it may need some work. Here's how to find out whether you're ready for startup.
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Take Your Startup Viral
These entrepreneurs grew their businesses by teaching others the tricks of their trade. You can, too.

Keep Your Business and Personal Finances Separate
Peel the two away from each other--and avoid tax headaches--with these 4 tips.

A Surefire Way to Get a Licensing Agreement
Prove that your product is a low-risk investment.

Your 10-Year Exit Strategy
If you're looking toward retirement, plan ahead and sell when business is booming.

Freelancing? Think Like a Business Owner
Timeless tips for boosting your income and managing your work load

A Good Year for Business Planning
3 reasons businesses will benefit from better planning in 2010.

Leverage the Ups and Downs of the Housing Market
While the industry floundered, these businesses positioned themselves for growth.

Entrepreneurship: No Experience Necessary
6 tips for starting a business with little industry experience or business know-how

7 Things You Should Never Buy Retail
Use these bargain-hunting tips to stretch your startup dollar.

Turn Failures Into Fortunes
For these entrepreneurs, going under was just the beginning.

Break Down the VC Barrier
Landing investors takes a lot of persistence and a little luck. Here's how these entrepreneurs did it.

From Problems to Profits
For these entrepreneurs, pressing personal needs were the inspiration for thriving startups.



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