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Although the birds don't appreciate his handiwork ("They don't care. They'd live in a five-gallon bucket if you let 'em,"), plenty of owners want to give their chickens a safe place to lay their head -- and their eggs.
Catch was the Clipperton angelfish, found only on an atoll 800 miles off the coast of Mexico
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Josey Baker, 28, is reaching bread fans through a grass roots subscription service that takes its cue from community supported agriculture.
Woman took funds and passion for fashion,
then went into business
Danville will hold a workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 16 to help small businesses effectively use social media.
Elected officials, business community hope to jump-start Plaza Way, the historic center of town.
Small shopping site operators' businesses put in jeopardy by loss of click-through commissions
Operators hope to open in Rheem center by year's end
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The man who sold 600,000 Chi Pants is bringing them back. It's the third time around for Laury Ostrow, 62, who pioneered the pants in 1984 with extra fabric hidden in the crotch for extra comfort.
Grandfather's legend -- and recipe -- combine to make a spirited venture.
Three years ago, So , Peter and Nicole Hackett began brewing test batches of what would become their Jamaica Tea beverage in the kitchen of their Pittsburg home.
Rick's on Second founder to leave downtown business 25 years after opening; new owner looks to keep up tradition, expand hours of operation.
Housewares store Domus shuttered for three years
When 16-year-old Modesto Quintero moved to the U.S. from Mexico in the early 1950s, he had youthful dreams of a bright future in his new country. Now, almost 60 years later, the restaurant Quintero opened with his wife Rose is one of Alameda's longest-running businesses.
Kat Nouri likes to describe herself as a Montclair mom with three children, but this vibrant, energetic woman's accomplishments in the field of eco-manufacturing put her in another category.
Alice Ly lives to make people happy. In fact, it's been her life's dream since coming to America from Vietnam at the age of 19. Last month, it all came together when she opened Natural Nails Plus on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
The Berkeley incubator will be the fourth launched by the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences. QB3, as it is known, is a consortium of more than 200 laboratories located at UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco and UC Santa Cruz.
Mukul Kumar burned out on software engineering a little sooner that most. "At some point a lot of people in the industry hit a crossroads," he said. "They never wanted to be a software engineer writing code. It's so damn boring. They say, 'I can't do that for the rest of my life. What do I love?' " For Kumar, the answer was cricket
Servers' skimpy outfits lead to an increase in revenue.
Solar company relocating from Berkeley to Jack London Square
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Concord vacuum and sewing center owner faces challenge 7 days a week
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| | | Diane Griffin knows that if you don't adapt to a world in flux, you will be left behind. That's especially the case in her world, where her company has gone through a makeover in an industry that has seen similar firms put out of business by big-box retailers.
Out of the ashes, a dynamic duo of comics rises: Two new Berkeley comic bookstores emerge after the closure of the beloved Comic Relief.
San Ramon-based commercial real estate duo find success through experience.
Brothers look to energize community, built their business focusing on residential homes around the East Bay.
Small shop becomes a fan favorite. Most of the success is built on repeat customers and word of mouth.
Cats reign supreme at the specialty vet center that serves 5,000 felines and their owners.
El Cerrito mechanic converts gas-powered cars to run on electricity.
City's affordable rent allows owner Darrell Robinson to provide a greater showcase to local artists and musicians.
DJ Jody Amos turns his love of music into a blossoming business.
Insurance agency owner guides clients through tough times.
New restaurant owners believe in themselves and their product.
Starting in family business as preteens, third-generation painters are ready to take over.
Adrian Lall believes he has an idea that will revolutionize how people shop online and bring him profits at the same time.
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A focus on customer service pays off for a Berkeley business.
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One of Heather Schlachter's goals is to make massages feel more like a necessity than a luxury.
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Whenever Tom Gambell is confronted with financial challenges, he looks for ways to minimize the blow. His aikido studio has remained open for 22 years.
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Its chief product: Sets of cards that get people talking.
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Presenting a polished look seen as a way to stand out from the crowd.
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"Anything that may potentially have an electrical heartbeat, I want to affect it," says designer of online sites and mobile applications.
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When her husband told her they needed to cut costs to save their house, Mo Lynch-Vashel had another idea: Start a business.
 | | Anda Chu, Bay Area News Group |
After losing his job as a graphic designer, Robert Arquero went all in — savings account, credit cards, everything — to start his own business.
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Owner would rather have "something too obscure" on his shelves than turn a customer away.
 | | Jim Stevens, Bay Area News Group |
No detail too small for owner of The Peasant and the Pear
Couple says bad economy just a minor worry for 6-month-old store.
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Pleasanton's Zen Jen eschews Facebook and Twitter for old-fashioned customer focus.
 | | Jim Stevens, Bay Area News Group |
29-year-old agency relies on adaptability, loyalty to customers.
'Cupkates' delivers handsized treats to Berkeley street corners
| | Kristopher Skinner, Bay Area News Group |
Concord vacuum and sewing center owner faces challenge 7 days a week
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