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6 Tips For Landing Government Contracts

The SBA brought together government contractors and entrepreneurs for nearly four hours of instruction in how small businesses can go to work for Uncle Sam. ...  Read more


Never Be an Employee Again

Kevin Meehan had climbed the ladder of the culinary scene, but yearned to be his own boss. Now he's broken out and is pioneering a whole new movement in dining.  Read more


The Importance of Giving Back

We volunteer at soup kitchens. We tutor kids. We donate. Not only is helping your community the right thing to do--it's also good business.  Read more


Turn Your Interns Into Killer Employees

Run your internship program right and it won't just be an exercise in fetching coffee and making copies. Instead, it will be a great pipeline to the brightes...  Read more


Business Opportunities in Residential Construction

There are big opportunities in residential housing development, where revenues are projected to rise an average 10.4% annually for the next five years.  Read more


New App Aims to Reinvent the Phone Call

Mobile phones have become slimmer, lighter, and laden with features. But the basic phone call has hardly evolved. Sidecar aims to change that.  Read more


Sell More by Not Selling at All

Five ways to forge relationships--and close more deals--directly with CEOs.  Read more


How to Get Acquired for Tons of Money

Some companies are bought for huge sums, while other similar ones never get much notice. How to get on the road to the big acquisition.  Read more


10 Standouts at Small Business Week

Ohio's Victoria Tifft was named the 2012 Small Business Person of the Year, but there were 51 other nominees. Here are 10 more stories of great entrepreneurs...  Read more


How to Ask Your Bank for Money

You're not pitching the upside--you're alleviating fears about downside risk. Make sure you know the difference.  Read more