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How can we get the economy back on track and create jobs? Here are six ideas from the President, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others.

If there's one thing Americans love, it's free shipping. Here are seven popular ways to offer this much desired perk.

In the chaos that follows a natural disaster, here are the top mistakes business owners make in filing insurance claims.

What can you do to get ready for another downturn? Here are 10 ideas for how to position your business for success despite tough times.

Small banks have been quietly shutting their doors in greater number. Here's how their loss could affect your business.

Product packaging is pesky and expensive, but can we live without it? One startup's founders are betting that the answer is yes.

Two-thirds of American consumers have walked out of a store due to bad customer service. Here's how you can prevent pushing customers away.

If you're thinking about leaving your business behind, some careful planning up front can make it a smooth transition that ensures your company thrives after you're gone.

Here's how some retailers managed to thrive despite the nation's economic malaise.

Hiring is bouncing back in certain pockets around the U.S. Use these tips to help recruit the cream of the crop.

If business is slow, consider these networking opportunities.

This week's stock-market crash(es) and downgrading of America's credit rating leave business owners asking: Is this the new normal?

Here's a look at the most common types of coverage for home-based companies and what make sense for your business.

If your marriage is headed toward a breakup, these seven strategies can help protect your business if you end up in divorce court.

The U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services has a new plan to speed the arrival of entrepreneurial immigrants.

The National Science Foundation wants to help commercialize students' university work so they can launch successful startups.

A recent episode of the new Spike-TV series offers a road map for saving a sinking business.

How can you escape the cash-flow trap? Here are some tips.

Could this new contest from the folks at 'Everyday Edisons' help you get your product on the shelves of big box stores?

Disorganization can sap small-business productivity. Here are eight tips to help you stop the chaos and get organized.

Thanks to the repeal of a banking law, business bank accounts may now earn interest. But community banks aren't pleased.

Borders is moving to liquidate its 400 remaining stores. Here are four reasons why the giant bookseller went bust.

Want helpful, happy and alert employees? Make napping -- within reason -- a policy at your workplace. Here's how.

Movie-rental company Netflix raised its prices last week, and its customers have set the Internet aflame with their ire. Here are six lessons for business owners from this pricing debacle.

Less than half of business owners plan to take even one week of vacation this summer. While you're at it, here's how to occupy your time.

The Treasury Department recently opened the spigot on the $30 billion Small Business Loan Fund. But is it too little, too late?

The new film Horrible Bosses sheds light on entrepreneurs' own management styles. What kind of boss are you?

How much of your time is taken up with activities that don't create new products or services, drive more sales or find new customers? If the answer is a lot, here are some tasks to offload.

Is your retirement plan to simply keep working until you drop? If so, you're not alone.

Last year, big-company CEOs were paid an average of 343 times what their workers made. How does that number make you feel?