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The Future of Manufacturing

A New Zealand company called Ponoko has reinvented the factory for the 21st century.

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The Business of the Supermarket

How software, shelving, and shopping baskets keep Hannaford Supermarket running smoothly

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5 Tips for Selling Business Services

Advice for small business owners on how to sell public relations, marketing, advertising, and health services

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A Booming Recession Business

Companies that supply dollar stores are raking it in

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How to Start an Aerospace Company

Just seal yourself and your partner in a bubble for two years, then work your NASA contacts, says Jane Poynter of Paragon Space Development

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The Great Leaders Series: Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company

Not only did he build one of the largest automobile manufacturers, he set in motion a series of changes that would change society as a whole.  Read story

Retailers Get Ready for Christmas

CEOs reveal their inventory and pricing strategies for the holiday shopping season  Read story

Case Study: A Hot-Tub Maker Hits Hard Times

Bob Hallam of Dimension One Spas is struggling along with the rest of the hot tub industry. Can he come up with some new products to revive his company?  Read story

How to Price Business Services

Advice for small businesses on how to manage pricing strategies by calculating costs, considering different pricing models, and evaluating customer and compe...  Read story

Farmers' Goods Called Risky Foods

Research claims that produce are more likely to transmit food-born illnesses, bad news for food entrepreneurs.   Read story

Retail Consumers Shifting Gears

A report finds that some industries are steadily fending off the recession, while new consumer values are emerging.  Read story

No Cash for Those Clunkers?

Dealerships are still waiting for the government to reimburse them for the cash for clunkers program.  Read story

Growth in Translation

As the world gets smaller and the demand for language services grows bigger, some Inc. 500|5000 companies are cashing in by bridging the communication gap be...  Read story

Auto Sales Bolster Overall Retail

Retail sales were on the rise for the second consecutive month in June, as a result of climbing automotive and gasoline sales.  Read story

How to Start a Beauty Company

If you have smarts, style, and nerve, then Maureen Kelly of Tarte Cosmetics says that you could hit it big  Read story

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