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27 Million and Counting: Rich Amundson, Dicks Cottons

6/15/11 at 2:00 PM

Meet Rich Amundson, the founder of Dicks Cottons, a New York-based lifestyle brand that makes sunglasses and other accessories sold around the world. His motto? "Be happy, live comfortably." Continue Reading

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My First Million: Barbara Corcoran, The Corcoran Group

6/02/11 at 5:00 PM

How a self-made salesperson took $1,000 and took on the titans of New York's legendary real-estate industry. Continue Reading

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Are Small Businesses Willing to Invest More in Social Media?

6/01/11 at 10:00 AM

While they're still learning the ropes, nearly 70 percent of small businesses now use social media to help promote their products and services. Continue Reading

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Getting Media Coverage: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/31/11 at 5:30 PM

A few media mentions can put you on the map and boost sales. How to craft a pitch, contact reporters and get coverage for your company. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: It's Getting Cloudy Out There

5/31/11 at 2:00 PM

Entrepreneurs are adopting cloud computing at a much higher rate than big companies, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Rob Levin, New York Enterprise Report

5/20/11 at 1:00 PM

Meet Rob Levin, the founder and publisher of New York Enterprise Report, a New York-based media and events company that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffs

5/16/11 at 4:00 PM

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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You've Got... Rob Dyrdek

5/13/11 at 1:00 PM

Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder, serial entrepreneur, MTV star and member of our Board of Directors, shares the secret to his entrepreneurial success. Continue Reading

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Corbis

Starting a Lemonade Stand: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/11/11 at 12:30 PM

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their start selling lemonade. How to create the ultimate lemonade stand. Continue Reading

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AOL

You've Got... Tom Szaky, TerraCycle

4/22/11 at 2:30 PM

Tom Szaky, a member of the AOL Small Business Board of Directors, dropped out of Princeton to start TerraCycle, an eco-friendly company that literally turns trash into treasure. So how does he do it? Continue Reading

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We Do Lines

We Do Lines: No, It's Not What You Think

4/18/11 at 6:30 PM

We Do Lines literally paints lines in parking lots. How three guys took a clever name and a simple concept and built a successful company with franchises up and down the East Coast. Continue Reading

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Boogie Wipes

Boogie Wipes: For These Moms, Necessity Really Is the Mother of Invention

4/14/11 at 8:30 PM

With six kids between them, Julie Pickens and Mindee Doney know a thing or two about runny noses. Together, they developed Boogie Wipes -- expected to bring in $10 million this year. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Frank Speiser, SocialFlow

4/06/11 at 6:00 PM

Meet Frank Speiser, the co-founder of SocialFlow, a New York-based service that helps companies increase their engagement on Twitter, Facebook and other social media. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What You Can Learn from the Census

4/05/11 at 6:00 PM

The rapid growth of the U.S. minority population, as reported in the 2010 Census, represents new opportunities for businesses. Continue Reading

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Go Daddy

Go Daddy's Bob Parsons Brushes Off Criticism Over Elephant Killing

3/31/11 at 8:00 PM

The outspoken entrepreneur and member of the AOL Small Business Board of Directors has been branded "Scummiest CEO of the Year" by PETA, over a hunt he says helped African villagers. He plans to hang the certificate in his office. Continue Reading

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