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BP's gusher has spewed oil for nearly three months, marring dozens of miles
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Economist Bill Conerly tracks how much consumer spending decreased across different sectors during previous recessions. Use these averages to get a sense of what to expect
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Spending anywhere from a few grand for nicer furniture to several million for the state-of-the-art office, four companies redesign their spaces to show off their style. Click on for photos and descriptions of the revamped offices.
A New York-based nonprofit organization offers small companies in developing countries mentors, connections to investors, and MBA student interns instead of direct capital investment. The formula is working
For entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in a new place, the 2007 State New Economy Index helps pinpoint the economic strengths of individual states
Independent farmers have a new weapon against their larger counterparts this holiday season: the growing appeal of organic, free-range, and heritage turkeys
In the fall of 2005, BusinessWeek.com readers chose the top five in our inaugural Best Entrepreneurs Under 25 contest. We check in to see how they're doing
The number of small, independent admission consulting firms is growing. But not all are charging as much as you might expect, and some are eschewing the Ivies
With just under 100 employees, Simms manages a line of 120 products while successfully competing for market share. Here's how the high-end fishing gear producer does it
A look at the 20 winners of this year's Make Mine a $Million Business Program, which helps women-owned businesses break the $1 million threshold in annual revenues
Desk-bound, office potatoes take note, cubicles do not equal destiny. If you hate your desk-job, take a look at the entrepreneurs who have redefined the notion of office space
As the demand for video on the Internet explodes, entrepreneurs are delivering short, offbeat films and programs—and drawing a loyal following. A few of the hot upstarts
Ron Popeil, gadget hawker extraordinaire, sold his company in August. This slide show is a trip down memory lane with some of the products he made famous
Just as the family farm seems destined to become a romantic icon of another era, entrepreneurs are spying opportunity in agriculture with upscale specialty products
Technology should make life easier. When it doesn't, it's not your fault. Each Tuesday Senior Technology Writer Arik Hesseldahl answers your toughest tech questions–in plain English.
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How do I get an interview for a job? What should I do to get the best possible start in a new leadership position? Climbing the Ladder tackles these questions and more -- drawing on the experience of Executive Editor John A. Byrne
Each month BusinessWeek editors will distill useful insights and practical guidelines from select stories in BusinessWeek magazine and explore the broad spectrum of issues facing top managers.
New technologies are revolutionizing the way companies -- from Web startups to Dow titans -- manage their businesses. This monthly series highlights innovation in areas like next-generation Web applications, IT security, and even podcasting and provides practical advice on how CEOs and other top executives can and should harness these high-tech tools
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