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Roast of the Town
Fed up with working for others, one couple decided to take a stand—a barbecue stand, that is.
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Smells Like School Spirit
When it comes to designing quality collegiate purses, it looks like these sisters-in-law have bagged a winner.
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The Bold and the Profitable
Think you've got the guts to strike out and do something completely different?
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Grape Expectations
Are you thinking about getting into the wine business? Here's a taste of what awaits you.
Buying a Franchise
Carte Blanche
Think retailing is strictly a brick-and-mortar opportunity? Not so. The sky's the limit with a kiosk as your venue.
Building a Business
With a Little Help From My Friends
A strong support system will see you through the start-up phase and beyond.
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Class Acts
College life can go beyond classes, keggers and cramming for finals. Why not start your own business? These enterprising students did.
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#78: Concentric Marketing
Having high expectations and focusing on goals helped this company stay centered.
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Trading Spaces
From start to finish, these "booth basics" will help you make the most of that first trip to the trade show floor.
Building a Business
Fun Money
Whether your passion is pottery, painting or playing video games, there's money to be made from your hobby.
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Your Good Side
Don't quit your day job. Really, we mean it. Start a business on the side while you work full time for someone else.
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Do You Believe in Angels?
Angel investors--and their money--are out there. Learn to catch one.
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Animal Instincts
Discovering your company's combat style can lead to more productive conflicts.
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Kids Say the Darndest Things
. . . Especially if you ask what they think of your product.
Buying a Franchise
The Man Behind Subway’s Success
Meet the real Fred DeLuca, in our candid, exclusive interview.
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Mind Your Manners
Impress clients and prospects with these no-fail rules for business etiquette.
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Music Lessons
How can this nonprofit rock camp for girls keep rolling? The experts compare notes.
Business Operations & Logistics
Please Don’t Go
Turnover isn't necessarily a fact of life. Learn to keep your employees in the fold.
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Get to Sleep
For some business owners, sleep is a privilege. Can your business wait 'til morning?
Building a Business
Barter to the Cause
Does cutting costs sound like a good start-up idea? Read on for 5 tips to help you save money by bartering.
Building a Business
Under the Microscope
Use microenterprise loans to help make micro a temporary condition.
Building a Business
Corporate Climbers
What do you do when the next rung of the corporate ladder isn't enough motivation for you? These entrepreneurs transferred their climb to the world of franchising.