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5 Investments Your Business Can't Live Without
What investments will give you the biggest pay off in the long run? Experts weigh in on where to spend in your annual budget.
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Raise Taxes on Venture Capital?
The American Jobs Act includes a clause that--if enacted on the venture capital industry--could hamper start-up investment, innovation, and, ultimately, job creation.
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Is Your Budget Ready for Worst Case Scenario?
Thanks to credit crunches and slow sales, experts say the key to budgeting for 2012 is being prepared for the worst. Here are the simple steps to building a bulletproof budget.
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A New Way to Cut Health Care Costs
Ever consider opening an on-site clinic of your own? It could be the next health insurance solution.
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3 Travel Reward Cards
A look at three travel reward credit cards with added perks, like generous sign-up bonuses
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Matt Mickiewicz, Co-founder of Sitepoint.com
The Vancouver-based founder of Sitepoint, Flippa, and 99Designs, Matt Mickiewicz, speaks on bootstrapping and internet marketing. Watch video
Groupon: A Love Story
Two lovebirds use Groupon to initiate their nuptials, plus LinkedIn's proposed IPO, and other entrepreneurial news. Read more
10 Marketing Musts
Are you are spending enough time and money marketing your business? If not,you are ignoring a critical success component. Customize these ideas to work for y... Read more
How to Choose the Best Options for Your Company’s 401(k) Plan
It takes more than portfolio diversification to help employees amass the money needed to enjoy life for 20 more years after they quit working full-time. Read more
Manufacturers and Retailers Rebounded in December
Two industries battered during the recent recession are showing signs of renewed vitality—and fueling an economic recovery, the Fed reports. Read more
The Small-Business Lending Riddle
Just before Christmas, the Treasury Department released the terms for banks wishing to tap into the Read more
The Smartest Credit Card Ever Made: Your Phone
You are carrying the smartest credit card ever made, but it is not made out of plastic. Instead, your smartphone has all the transaction details you'd ever n... Read more
More Workers Complain of Bias on the Job
Experts say high unemployment led to a record amount of workplace discrimination claims in 2010. Read more
Obama Looks to Ease Small Business Regulations
In a government-wide review, the President is asking officials to offer entrepreneurs special treatment, including extended compliance deadlines and total ta... Read more
How to Finance an Acquisition
The credit crunch has led to an increase in seller financing, asset-based lending and alternative sources of capital for buyers. Read more
How Groupon Can Boost Your Company's Exposure
Looking for a cash influx? This isn't it. But savvy entrepreneurs share their tips for earning exposure and new clients by working with Groupon. Read more
In Norway, Start-ups Say Ja to Socialism
We venture to the very heart of the hell that is Scandinavian socialism—and find out that it’s not so bad. Pricey, yes, but a good place to start and run... Read more
Support Groups for Start-ups
Through events like Pokin’ Holes and organizations like The Hatchery, entrepreneurs are refining their elevator pitches and networking with investors and e... Read more
5 Tips for Using Collateral to Secure a Small Business Loan
Almost all banks require a small business to offer collateral for a loan. Here are a few tips on how to use your assets to secure financing for your company. Read more
Arizona Family Attempts Year of Buying Only Local
Goodbye Starbucks and Wal-Mart. Here's what happens when one family gives up its big business ways. Read more
Rewriting the Rules of Credit
Economist Amar Bhidé on getting banks to lend again Read more
Demand Media IPO Pops
The controversial start-up finally goes public. How did the hotly-anticipated IPO perform on its first day? Read more
What's Wrong With How We Innovate?
Can we learn from China's R&D? Plus, Europe's start-up ecosystem is maturing, U.S. "buy local" efforts are working, and more of the day's news. Read more
How to Prepare Your Office for Bad Weather
When the weather outside is frightful...your employees will cringe at the thought of coming in to work. Here are a few tips on bracing your staff for incleme... Read more
LinkedIn Files for an IPO
In its S-1 filing, the Mountain View, California, company reported revenue of $161.4 million in the first nine months of 2010. Read more
3 Trends Shaping B2B Marketing
Here's how the savviest B2B companies will be delivering their message and proving their value to customers this year. Read more
How to Conduct Field Research
Do you want to know what your customers really think of your company? Observe how they use your product or service in their own home or work environment to g... Read more
How to Break Into the Green Energy Business
As the international race to efficiently use renewable energy escalates, more money is being thrown at making green energy widely available. Here's how to br... Read more
How to Obtain Fair Trade Certification
Interested in adding a social mission to your business, or simply finding importable goods farmed and manufactured with an eye toward environmental and econo... Read more
Skullcandy Joins the IPO Party
Skullcandy, the Utah-based audio product maker run by Rick Alden, looks to tap public market in order to wipe out its debt. Read more
Jason Ross, Founder of JackThreads
The founder of this men's fashion e-commerce company based in Columbus, Ohio, talks about building a brand, bootstrapping a start-up, and where he finds his ... Watch video
Pandora Joins the IPO Parade
The web radio company files for a public offering, and reports revenue of $55.2 million in its most recent fiscal year. Read more
America’s 10 Most Helpful SBDCs
Here are the centers that stand out as the most active and influential small business development centers across the country—providing exceptional support ... Read more
An SBDC With a Unique Bank Partnership
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is located inside of the local California Bank & Trust. Read more
Love in Start-up Land
What are the secrets to happy copreneurship? Plus, cracking the code of innovation, and the rest of the day's news for entrepreneurs. Read more
A Local SBDC Sharing Resources Nationally
The Idaho Small Business Center at Boise State University created a website for use by businesses locally and nationally. Read more
An SBDC Helping Businesses With Social Media
The Iowa Western Community College Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Center teaches small businesses how to engage their customers online. Read more
An SBDC That Focuses on Cash Flow
To help business owners improve their financial literacy, the Vancouver Small Business Development Center produces a three-day workshop that covers accountin... Read more
President Obama in the Valley
What exactly happened at the president's CEO huddle? Plus, Apple's App Store investigated and the rest of the day's news for entrepreneurs. Read more
Capitalizing on the Economic Recovery
Each economic recovery is different. Norm Brodsky gives advice on planning for recovery. Read more
Detroit's New Innovation Engine
Patent (office) pending. Plus, the return of start-up valuation backlash just as a social-media company plans a $500 million IPO. Read more
When Will the Next Bubble Burst?
Researchers at the University of Minnesota create a tool for measuring financial bubbles. Read more
What Does It Take to Become an Entrepreneur—Psychopathy?
Brazen Careerist blogger Penelope Trunk shares with Inc.com contributor John Warrillow who is and who is not cut out for entrepreneurship. Read more
7 Tips for Hiring as the Recession Winds Down
If you have been running lean on employees, now is the time to hire, and this guide explains why. Read more
Businesses Hit by Rising Gas Prices
Conflicts overseas have caused gas prices to rise, putting the squeeze on consumers and small businesses around the country. Read more
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