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They may never replace traditional venture capital, but for some companies these deals are a better way to raise money. Read story
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Smokenders Kicked Its Bureaucratic Habits
Founder Jacquelyn Rogers almost went bankrupt before new managers cut the company down to size. Read story
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They make every fire engine by hand, says the founder's great-grandson, and that's why the company has been around longer than any other. Read story
Ronald Reagan Is Making At Least One Business Boom
By nibbling on jelly beans in the Cabinet, the President turned Herman Rowland's little candy company into a supply-side superstar. Read story
