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Green Business: From Niche to Mainstream
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Simple tips to make your business eco-friendly and perhaps save some coin
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The Skinny on Sole Proprietorships
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The New Double Bottom Line
The L3C designation is helping entrepreneurs start for-profit businesses with non-profit souls.
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Retire? Forget About It
A new wave of baby boomer business owners are turning their passion and experience into second-act success.
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Play Your Cards Right
Financing with credit cards is a risk--but it can pay off.
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Make an Online Capital Connection
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Starting a Business
Big Returns Come in Micro-sized Packages
A microloan from a community-based lender can provide the cash you need.
Marketing
Drive Sales With Tutorials
Position yourself as an authority and gain market share with instructional content.
Starting a Business
Take Advantage of Every Opportunity
Learn to leverage your status as a minority-owned business to get the funding you need.
Marketing
Find a 'Tweet' Deal on Advertising
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Starting a Business
Turning a Green Business Into Gold
Reward follows risk and innovation for these eco-friendly businesses.
Starting a Business
Find Funding in Your Backyard
Local, state and regional funds aim to keep local economies going strong.