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Why Now is the Time to Source From Overseas

Heard of free shipping? Prices are so low that some freight companies have paid to haul clients' cargo across the ocean.  Read more


How to Lead Through Uncertainty

In a tough economy, the worst thing to lose isn't money. It's credibility as a leader. Here are three key things great leaders do in scary economic times..  Read more


What Entrepreneurs Are So Happy About

A new survey shows that business owners, as usual, are more optimistic than everyone else. Here's why that's no longer a sign that they're crazy.  Read more


Why Big Banks Keep Stiffing Small Companies

Despite denials, U.S. banks are deeply exposed to euro debt. No wonder they're turning down 90% of small business loans.  Read more


Can Smaller Companies Score With Super Bowl Ads?

Is $3.5 million for 30 seconds of fame worth it? These businesses are putting it all on the line during Super Bowl XLVI.  Read more


Hack Days: Not Just for Facebookers

As part of Facebook's IPO filing, founder Mark Zuckerberg praised the concept of the "hackathon." Could something similar benefit your company, even if you'r...  Read more


Groundhog Day: This Warm Winter is Killing Businesses

So Punxsutawney Phil says there will be six more weeks of winter. Who cares? This weather has really messed up businesses all around the country.  Read more


The Lowdown on Obama's Small Business Plan

The president is right that current rules make it very hard for growing businesses to raise money. Will Congress really cooperate to change them?  Read more


Inside Facebook's S-1: What Investors Are Saying

We dug into the IPO filing. Is Facebook really worth $100 billion? What does it mean for capital markets? Is the social network just managing expectations?  Read more


Why TARP Failed Small Business (And How to Fix It)

There are other options for reviving the economy, including asking Americans to invest in something similar to war bonds.  Read more