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BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
A recent survey finds that the sandwich franchise beats out McDonald's, Starbuck and others when it comes to social media. We asked why. Filed Your Taxes? You Deserve a Cup of Coffee
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Most companies link their promotions to days that people love to celebrate. Seattle's Best Coffee, among others, is tying its latest campaign to a day that most dread...Tax Day Secrets of the 10 Most-Trusted Brands
BY Paula Andruss
Dreaming of the day your business becomes a household name? Follow these examples. How to Create a Profitable Business Idea
BY Jon Burgstone and Bill Murphy Jr.
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. Baristas, the Hooters of Coffee, Tries Reality TV
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short. What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes
BY Carol Tice
When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative. How the Serial Entrepreneur Behind Tazo Tea Brews Up Success
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
Steven Smith built his career around tea, including selling a company to Starbucks for $9 million. Now this serial entrepreneur is succeeding on his own terms. A Starbucks Initiative to Brew Up U.S. Jobs
BY Michelle Goodman
An initiative by Starbucks and Opportunity Finance Network is pouring small-business funding into private lending institutions Starbucks Is Into Them. But What Exactly Are CDFIs?
BY Catherine Clifford
A quick guide to Community Development Financial Institutions: How they work and whether they can help you get money to start your business. What You Can Learn About Innovation from Amazon, Starbucks and USPS
BY Carol Tice
How do the big companies stay on top? Take a look at some of the new customer-service ideas Amazon, USPS and Starbucks have in store. Can Starbucks, GE and MillerCoors Save Small Business?
BY Carol Tice
Big companies have recently announced plans to provide loans to small businesses. How to Build a Winning Brand
BY Craig Reiss
Create your image, get known and give your customers what they want. Just leave the ego at home.A Starbucks Marketer's Essential Tweets
BY Kara Ohngren
Adam Brotman, Starbucks vice president of digital ventures. 
