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Universities have long been centers of innovation. Now, many are partnering with entrepreneurs to commercialize their ideas.

Visit the library or hop online, and the information you need is right under your nose.

If you really know how to work your connections, a successful startup is less than 6 degrees away.

Whether it's a loan, a contract or regulatory information you seek, these sites are just what you need to get acquainted with what the government can do to help you start or grow your business.

Feeling a little lost at the helm of your business? Don't worry: A peer group can help you find your way out of the darkness.

A strong support system will see you through the start-up phase and beyond.

Whether you're undertaking a new marketing campaign or installing a computer network, a consultant may have the answers to your questions.

Get in touch with an angel, says one entrepreneurâ€"and we don't mean angel investorâ€"and you might find the help you need in starting and growing your business.

Improve yourself and your business by committing to lifelong learning.

Meeting someone who can show you the ropes may be the best thing you ever do for your business.

Step one in starting a business: Admit you don't know everything.

If you're prepared to listen and take a consultant's advice, you can save your ailing business.

Some say the new administration isn't exactly oozing with support for new start-ups; some say help is on the way. So what's the truth?

What makes a young woman want to own a business? A little education will help.

Entrepreneurial centers focus on those who've served.

The world's growing at Internet speed, but your local economic development agency's still watching out for you.

Funding from the Small Business Innovation Research program

If back to school is the last place you want to go, think twice. For a new generation of entrepreneurs, an MBA may be the surest route to success.

Can a consultant boost your business? Yes, if you follow these tips.