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Will that brilliant business idea really take off? Here are five ways to test it-- before you invest too much time and money. Read more
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If you want to make sure something gets done, do you do it yourself? Read on, fellow micro-managers: It's time to get a little help. Read more
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Want to find hidden opportunities? Ask your customers these questions--but only after you've made the sale. Read more
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C'mon, control freaks: Your start-up needs fresh and innovative ideas. To get them, you're going to need to let go of the reins a bit. Read more
Contest: Tell Us Your Bright Idea
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Why can't some of the most popular start-ups on the Web translate users into dollars? Read more
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It's a simple idea: a 3D search tool for industrial parts. But it could have huge implications for a process that has been costly, inefficient, and opaque. Read more
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The Honest Company co-founder Christopher Gavigan explains why cleaner, greener products won't be a competitive edge--they'll be the cost of entry soon. Read more
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Eric Ries: Whatever You Do, Make the Customer King
The Lean Startup author weighs in on the best ways to build momentum for a new company--and improve your product in the process. Read more
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You've probably heard this one before: Your start-up needs only 1 percent of the market, and you're golden. If only that were so easy. Read more
