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The (Possible) Perils of Being Thirsty While Being Green
I have the usual New Year’s resolutions — exercise more, lose weight, be a nicer person. I also hope to find out if I am inadvertently poisoning my children.
In the Hunt
For Start-Up, It’s a Tweak Here, an Experiment There
When it comes to starting a business, much of what an entrepreneur learns comes down to trial and error - and tinkering.
Practically Speaking
January’s the Time to Get Shoppers Back in the Stores
For many small-business owners, the weeks after Christmas and New Year’s are a time to recharge after the adrenaline rush of the holidays gives way to an emotional letdown.
Home-Office Life and Its Discontents
Millions of Americans are now working outside traditional workplaces and have found themselves surprised by how difficult home-office life can be.
Shifting Careers
Blogging’s a Low-Cost, High Return Marketing Tool
Although small businesses with blogs are still a distinct minority, blogging can be a low-cost way to market and boost a small company’s brand.
A Brisk Business in Selling Hope by the Wick
Devotional candles, kindled by anyone with a wish or a prayer, are a lucrative niche in the $2 billion candle market in the United States.
Entrepreneurial Edge
Nanotechnology Companies Planning to Sell Shares
Nurtured by billions of dollars in government grants and venture investments, nanotechnology companies are getting ready to go public.
In the Hunt
Cafe’s Growth Is Promising, but There’s That Lack of a Stove
Caitlin Adler is grappling with an age-old conundrum of starting a business: growth is good but she still has to meet the payroll.
Small Shops See Smallness as Their Big Selling Point
Most small retailers, which cannot afford either price cuts or expensive advertising, are doing something else this holiday season: making a virtue of their size.
In the Hunt
An Enthusiast Entrepreneur Kicks Off a T-Shirt Business
Many people start businesses, but a majority of them fail in the first two years. Tina Ericson hopes to be an exception.
Small Businesses Oppose Mandates for Health Plans
The small business lobbying group that had a big part in derailing Hillary Clinton’s effort to overhaul health care in the early 1990s has staked out its position for the 2008 political season.
Tool Kit
When Employees Sue
Preventing relationships with employees from going sour - or worse yet, leading to legal action - often comes down to common sense.
Here's to the Non-Working Vacation
The benefits of really getting away from the office.
Business Intelligence
Small-Business Owners Can Ease Credit Card Pain
Most small-business owners have a love-hate relationship with their credit cards, but by asking the right questions, they can ease some of the pain that comes with plastic.
Small Business Columns
SHIFTING CAREERS By Marci Alboher
IN THE HUNT By Brent Bowers
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TOOL KIT By Paul B. Brown
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Small Business Adviser
New Year's Resolutions for Your Business
Here are some ideas to help your company achieve a successful and prosperous new year.
The Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses
It's true that outsourcing can save money, but that's not the only (or even the most important) reason to do it.
Get an Accurate Business Valuation
If you're planning to sell your business, an accurate valuation will ensure that all the hard work you've put into it will be taken into account and included in the price. Business valuations are also important when seeking investment capital, taking on a partner, or selling shares.
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