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Board of Directors

Meet the Board of Directors featuring Richard Branson

Meet the Board of Directors

As part of the relaunch of AOL Small Business, we have recruited a world class group of entrepreneurs and members of the entrepreneurial community, including Sir Richard Branson, the legendary founder of Virgin Group (center), who will regularly sound off on a variety of issues, offer advice, and create a smart, ongoing conversation not found anywhere else on the Web. It's time to meet the Board of Directors. Continue Reading

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5 Things You Need to Know

Meals on wheels: Food trucks like Grill Em All, which won Food Network's Great Food Truck Race, have become popular among foodies.
Grill Em All

Starting a Food Truck:
5 Things You Need to Know

From New York to Los Angeles, restaurants on wheels have become all the rage. Here's how to start a food truck that leaves the competition in the dust. Continue Reading

Give me a break: The Small Business Jobs Act contains $12 billion in tax breaks for businesses.
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The Small Business Jobs Act:
5 Things You Need to Know

The Small Business Jobs Act, signed into law by President Obama in September, contains $12 billion in tax breaks. How to find the ones that benefit your company. Continue Reading

Small Business Wire

Ted Pidcock, Teddy the Dog
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27 Million and Counting: Ted Pidcock, Teddy the Dog

11/05/10 at 1:00 PM

Meet Ted Pidcock, founder and owner of Teddy the Dog, a Worcester, Mass.-based lifestyle apparel company. Continue Reading »

Two scents: Kanye West and Taylor Swift, seen here during their moment of infamy at the 2009 VMAs, both have plans for their own fragrances.
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Kanye West to Release Cologne

11/04/10 at 8:00 PM

Following news that Taylor Swift will design her own perfume, the controversial hip-hop star announced plans for his own signature scent. Continue Reading »

Small talk: Cold calling can still be an effective sales technique -- if you know how to get through.
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Cold Calling: 5 Things You Need to Know

11/04/10 at 6:00 PM

In the digital age, an old-fashioned phone call can sometimes help you reach the unreachable. How to cold call your way to success. Continue Reading »

Ask Rod
AOL

Ask Rod, Episode 21: How Do I Attract More Twitter Followers?

11/04/10 at 4:30 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz is back in studio with advice on conquering the Twittersphere and getting your product on store shelves. Do you follow Rod on Twitter? Continue Reading »

National passtime: Americans love to shop and a new survey says they still love to buy American.
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Survey Says: Most Consumers Still Want to Buy American

11/03/10 at 6:00 PM

Despite partisan divides, American pride is alive and well in the nation's malls, according to a new survey. Continue Reading »

Steve Strauss
Steve Strauss

Inexpensive Businesses You Can Start Right Now

11/03/10 at 5:00 PM

Starting your own business is always risky, especially in a tough economy. So which industries are the safest bets? Continue Reading »

Taylor made: Taylor Swift plans to launch her own fragrance in 2011.
WireImage

Taylor Swift Plans to Launch Fragrance

11/03/10 at 3:00 PM

The Grammy winner, who just released her third album, will partner with Elizabeth Arden to release her first scent in 2011. Continue Reading »

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