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Don't go walking out onto that start-up tightrope without the support of loved ones to steer you in the right direction.

Good idea? Check. Good advice? Check. Congratulations! You're on your way to start-up.

Low start-up costs, the joy of working with kids all day...sound good? Then homebased child care could be just your thing.

Get trained, get going and get a piece of a multimillion-dollar industry.

They're easy enough to find. But what do you do to get there?

Ford vs. Firestone: Ain't PR grand?

Don't believe everything you read. Before you invest in an opportunity, make sure it's legit.

The only person who knows whether you're ready to start a business is you.

You don't need big money to launch a homebased business.

Must-know definitions of the latest Web jargon

Is your business killing you? How to break your bad habits and pick up better ones.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for social responsibility.

It pays to get saucy.

A Chem-Dry franchisee helps shelter residents make a fresh start.

Don't let the name fool you. Frozen foods are hot.

Get the lowdown on news, trends, programs and more.

Longing to take off instead of taking on another project? Don't despair. Beat the summertime blues with advice from our experts and three homebased entrepreneurs who've done it.

The nation's top 100 microloan lenders.