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How Keeping Wine Cold Became a Hot Business
Ben Hewitt created the Corkcicle to ensure "perfectly chilled wine every time."
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Menswear for Women Corners a Niche Market
Custom clothier Tomboy Tailors crafts bespoke menswear -- for women.
By Jodi Helmer
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Saying Yes to the Extreme Proposal Biz
Cleveland's Perfect Proposal transforms proposals into events rivalling the wedding itself.
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Best Western Franchise Owners Give Hotel a $3.5 Million Dinosaur-Themed Makeover
Greg and Meredith Tally, owners of Denver's Best Western Southwest, gave their hotel an unique new look.
By Jason Daley
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9 Things You Never Thought You Would Buy From a Vending Machine
Reaching customers even when ecommerce can't, these vending machines dispense unexpected items, where and when customers need them.
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How a Squinting Dog Inspired a $3 Million Company
When their border collie had trouble seeing during a game of fetch, Roni and Ken Di Lullo invented Doggles, tinted sport goggles for dogs.
By Jodi Helmer
Tech
The Technology That Could Save Schools Thousands
By giving new life to old computers, Neverware hopes to save schools, hospitals and businesses the time and hassle of upgrading hardware and software.
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Business Finds Success With Clothing Fit for a Royal Baby
Lauren Levy rushed to bring Magnificent Baby's "An Heir Is Born" clothing line to market. Find out how her hustle is paying off.
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How Software Is Helping Yoga Studios Keep Their Balance
Silicon Valley's BizeeBee is a simple management and billing tool that aims to keep yogis on their mats and not their laptops.
By Kim Wood
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Website That Benefits Both Musicians and Fans
Bandcamp simplifies music sales by handling all the back-end functions that enable artists to sell online without being forced into pricing structures.
By Jim Morrison
Business News
How Two Recent Grads Turned a Study Abroad Trip into a Social Venture
The young founders of Serengetee are looking to social entrepreneurship to make the world a better place. See how they're helped by a few choice fabric swatches.
By Kristin Luna
Tech
Dorm-Room Startup iCracked Gives New Life to Bad Apples
A college entrepreneur found a way to take the frustration out of fixing damaged mobile devices.
By Gwen Moran
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Urban Bees For Hire
Seattle's Ballard Bee Company hopes renting hives to urban gardeners can ease the risk of 'beemageddon.'
By Kim Wood
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Web Startup Puts a Digital Spin on Collecting Autographs
Athletes and fans share memories through electronic autographs.
By Matt Villano
Thought Leaders
Beyond the Food Truck: 10 Unique Mobile Businesses
From dog grooming to vintage accessories, many entrepreneurs are taking their businesses on the road.
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Entrepreneur Seeks to Transform the Great Outdoors With ‘Glamping’
David Troya's startup wants to take camping to the next level with treehouses, yurts and teepees.
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The Man Making Jet Packs Possible
Flying high with a water-powered jet pack can now be a reality for thrill-seeking tourists thanks to Raymond Li's invention.
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Need a Beer? These Ballpark Apps Are Changing How You Get One
You can order just about anything on your smartphone, so why are you stuck in line for nachos at the ballpark? These three startups keep you in your seat and concession stands hopping.
Thought Leaders
How Home Soda Making Devices Became the Next Big Thing
Sales of a carbonation device go from flat to sparkling.
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How One Young Entrepreneur’s Quest to Encourage Women Engineers Led Her to GoldieBlox
Not happy about the dearth of women in engineering? Debbie Sterling thinks overly-girlie toys are to blame.
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A Rude Experience Inspires a ‘Good’ Brand
Kris Wittenberg vowed to put "Be Good to People" on a T-shirt after an unpleasant encounter. Five years later, she's ready to turn her sideline into a main event.
By Sarah Max
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Could Games Replace CAPTCHA?
Detroit startup Are You a Human hopes gamification will outsmart the spambots for good.
By Kim Wood
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A Car Guy Cashes in by Transforming Clunkers
Icon produces artisan-quality, custom-made rides out of scrapyard-bound vehicles.
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College Startup Rethinks Laundry
A prepaid campus laundry service offers a lesson in entrepreneurship.
By Jodi Helmer
Thought Leaders
How Mail-Order Chickens Became a Multimillion-Dollar Venture
A husband and wife tap into the urban-farmer trend and build a $2 million operation.
By Marty Jerome
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How a Breakup Led to an Online Marketplace for Used Engagement Rings
After getting dumped, one entrepreneur founded I Do Now I Don't, an e-commerce site that turns heartbreak into cold hard cash.
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Go-Anywhere Cameras Snap up a Devoted Following
Popular GoPro cameras offer a 'you're there' perspective on life.