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Monday October 3, 2011

Smart Answers for Entrepreneurs

September 30, 2011

Support Women Running Growth Businesses

Few women try to run their own high-growth companies. That deficit is limiting the recovery's potential, says the Kauffman Foundation's Lesa Mitchell

September 23, 2011

If Federal R&D Grants for Small Business Get Cut

The SBIR and STTR programs funnel billions to entrepreneurs. Advocates and investors are worried Congress won't reauthorize them

September 20, 2011

Cultivating Entrepreneurs During High School

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's president says the nonprofit has prepped potential founders from the U.S. to China

September 16, 2011

When a Fee Hike Angers Club Members

If an increase proves unpopular, options include communicating better, revoking the hike, or setting up a tiered membership system

September 13, 2011

Determine Eligibility for the Health-Care Tax Credit

Despite the lawsuits challenging the health-care overhaul, 4 million small employers can now claim tax credits for providing health insurance to their employees

September 09, 2011

One Government Funding Source for Small Contractors

The Office of Naval Research funds research and development for new technologies for the military. An associate director details the agency's criteria

September 06, 2011

Negotiate a Partnership with a Former Employer

First, talk to attorneys about potential legal obstacles. Then determine how the venture will be structured and what can make the deal attractive to the old company

September 02, 2011

Meeting Demand During a Natural Disaster

Keep calm, communicate clearly, and install a system to share resources across business locations, says the founder of an emergency cleanup service

August 30, 2011

From Local Hot Spot to National Chain

The third-generation president of Dickey's explains how his family turned a single barbecue joint into a thriving franchise operation

August 26, 2011

When Buying a Shelf Corporation Doesn't Pay

As states streamline incorporation times, these business structures aren't necessary for most entrepreneurs seeking to start companies, consultants say

August 23, 2011

Build a Website That Drives More Business

First, determine what your business does best, then develop a strategy for a site that will show clients why they should hire you, rather than your competition

August 19, 2011

How Small Businesses Can Reach Mom's Wallet

The poor economy changed families' spending habits. Astute companies can use the shift to pick up new customers

August 16, 2011

The R&D Tax Credit Explained for Small Business

If you have an engineer on staff, you probably can claim a research credit, says CPA Sean Haggard

August 12, 2011

Anticipate Your Company's Biggest Hurdles

By preparing for obstacles such as low cash reserves, high customer acquisition costs, and burnout, your business can improve it's chance of surviving

August 09, 2011

When Your Bank Won't Make a Business Loan

Study alternative financing sources such as angel investing groups, crowdfunding sites, and microfinance organizations, then prepare to prove you're worth betting on

August 08, 2011

How Cities Lure Startups

Economic developers from Irvine, Calif., and San Jose, Calif., describe the strategies they're using to persuade entrepreneurs to set up shop or expand

August 02, 2011

Using Quick Response Codes to Promote Your Business

A digital marketing consultant explains what they are, how they work, and where to incorporate them into a company's marketing plan

July 29, 2011

Six Traps That Wreck Established Businesses

Longevity in business can leave owners complacent, unprepared, and misaligned with their personal goals. Here's how to avoid the key dangers success can bring

July 26, 2011

Turning a Blog into a Business

Macala Wright explains how she capitalized on attention she was getting for her blog, ultimately using it to launch a digital media consulting firm

July 22, 2011

What Regulation Q's Repeal Means for Business Checking

Banks are free to offer interest-bearing checking accounts for the first time since 1933. Advocates and experts suggest parsing the fine print

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