Money and Finance


Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Think twice before you accept family money to run your business

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Goldman and Buffett to Aid Small Business

Two icons of bull-market Corporate America team up to finance and support 10,000 small businesses.

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Angel Investing 2009

In a tough economy, angel investors are more cautious than ever. But it's still possible to find funding. Here's how

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One Company's Budget: Increasing Capital Investments in a Recession

Fusion Systems makes manufacturing equipment with a twist: they innovate new ways to make obsolete machines.

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The Profitability Report: How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn

Profits aren't as low as you might think. Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips for defending your own bottom line

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Thom Ruhe from the Kauffman Foundation talks about Global Entrepreneurship Week, which will be marked by more than 25,000 events worldwide.  Read story

Google to Acquire AdMob for $750 Million

The search giant acquires an ad network in the hopes of dominating the mobile market.  Read story

Gamers Experiment with Pay Whatever Model

By letting people set their price, two video game designers sold over 50,000 copies of their game World of Goo in just one week.   Read story

Online Barter Exchanges

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Is a Barter Exchange Right for Your Company?

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A Deal Falls Through

Norm Brodsky's plans change when a deal to sell his company -- again -- falls through  Read story

Scott Cook of Intuit on Product Innovation

The key, says Intuit's founder, is to get everyone involved  Read story

How to Secure a Microloan

Advice for small businesses on what to expect when applying for a microloan -- and how to seal the deal.   Read story

How to Maximize Holiday Sales and Profits

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