Online Dating and Matchmaking
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Clothing Accessory Stores
The market for little luxuries is still growing as consumers grow more confident—and sick of their stagnant wardrobes. Read more
Employment and Recruiting Agencies
Let's admit it: The jobless rate is still high. So are profits for recruitment, staffing, and temp agencies. Read more
Environmental Consulting
A significant growth field for years, environmental consulting firms are expanding their reaches—so if you're going to try to break in, get a jump on. Read more
Location-Aware Apps
You might not be the next Foursquare, but this space is huge (196 million miles, to be precise). Read more
Language Schools
Globalization and an increasingly diverse U.S. population are driving growth at language schools. Read more
Real Estate Appraisal
The housing market hasn't bounced back, but the market for those who assign properties their values sure has. Read more
Green Toys
As parents begin to consider the sustainability and health impact of what their baby plays with, this niche industry is outperforming its own parent industry. Read more
Organic Snacks
Think your organic pretzels would sell in a snap? This growing natural foods niche might just prove you right. Read more
The Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now
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6 Great Historical Site Businesses
Catering to casual tourists is an industry growing at 16 percent a year. These businesses are some of the best in this hospitality niche. View slideshow
Elevator Pitch: StorageByMail
StorageByMail lets customers ship away their clutter to a storage facility. Can it get $1.3 million from investors? Read more
5 Start-ups Bubbling Up At TED
Five projects to watch from the TED community. Read more
Founders Ousted at Brewpub
A merger goes hopelessly wrong at Penn Brewery. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Smackages
Smackages gives women free makeup samples online. Can it get $1 million for its own makeover? Read more
How to Assemble a Team to Buy a Business
Sure, there are the obvious experts you need by your side when buying a business. But did you consider a technology analyst, who could help evaluate the stat... Read more
Small Circus, Big Dreams
Small circus troupes are creating opportunity for agile performers with entrepreneurial aspirations. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Lifesta
Lifesta lets people resell their unused Groupon coupons. Can it raise $1.5 million? Read more
How to Negotiate When Buying a Business
If you're naturally gifted in the art of negotiation, buying a business will put your skills to the test. If you're not, you're going to need to brush up in ... Read more
5 Things You Should Never Say While Negotiating
If you're new to negotiating or find it difficult, here are some missteps to avoid. Read more
What to Look For in a Seller
So you're buying a business. You'll want to collect as much information as you can about the seller's business operations, finances and personal motivation. Read more
CES Versus SXSW Interactive
While thinking about these two conferences this month, I realized that I haven't looked in-depth on what the difference is between the two. I hear l... Read more
The Best and Worst Franchises to Own
Thinking about opening a franchise? The SBA ranks the franchises with the highest failure rates. Read more
How to Finance an Acquisition
The credit crunch has led to an increase in seller financing, asset-based lending and alternative sources of capital for buyers. Read more
How to Start a Jewelry Making Business
Be it quartz or slightly quirky, jewelry is a hot market. Here is how to find your niche and get started selling gems. Read more
5 Tips for Executing a Successful Acquisition
It is a buyer's marketplace out there for deal seekers. But negotiating a reasonable price and creating synergy is an art not every company masters. Read more
6 Top Performing Industries for 2011
Want to start a business in 2011? Market researcher IBISWorld has targeted six industries with high potential for growth in the year to come for small and me... View slideshow
Elevator Pitch: Keen Guides
Keen Guides makes iPhone travel apps for the hearing impaired. Can it get $1.2 million to cover more cities? Read more
How to Build and Maintain Good Business Credit
In a tight economy, good credit is key to expanding your business. Here are a few tips to keep your credit on track. Read more
Restoring Trust to Banking
Smart companies such as Venmo, BankSimple, and PayPal are experimenting with clever ways to rebuild trust in the banking system. Read more
The 2010 Business Valuation Guide
Are you looking to buy or sell a business? Here's what you need to know about private company business valuations. Read more
A Stagnant Market
Business valuations have remained frozen in time for the past nine quarters. Are there any signs that that will change in 2011? Read more
How Much Is Your Company Worth?
This chart shows how much businesses are selling for in 131 industries. Where does your business fit in? Read more
Elevator Pitch: ShopKeep
ShopKeep makes point-of-sale software for small businesses. Can it raise $1 million from investors? Read more
The Demand Economy
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