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27 Million and Counting: Tom Kovic, Victory Collegiate Consulting

1/05/11 at 6:00 PM

Meet Tom Kovic, the president of Victory Collegiate Consulting, a Chadds Ford, Pa.-based company that helps prospective college athletes and their families navigate the recruiting process. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Cori Paul, Artbox Alley

12/08/10 at 10:00 AM

Meet Cori Paul, founder and owner of Artbox Alley, a Los Angeles-based children's book publishing company. Continue Reading

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The Next Big Idea? Universal Record Database, Where World Records Meet Stupid Human Tricks

11/29/10 at 3:00 PM

From "Most Giraffe Tattoos on a Shoulder" to "Fastest Time to Peel a Clementine," URDB has become a Wikipedia-of-sorts for some of the world's quirkiest records. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Brian Backus, Kidlandia

11/23/10 at 10:30 PM

Meet Brian Backus, the founder of Kidlandia, a San Francisco-based maker of personalized gifts for kids. Continue Reading

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Mastering the Handshake: 5 Things You Need To Know

11/17/10 at 4:30 PM

A firm, confident handshake can make a great first impression. On the other hand (pun intended), a limp, "dead fish" can brand you a loser from the get-go. How to shake hands like a career politician. Continue Reading

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Oaksterdam University's Dale Sky Jones: On a Marijuana Mission

10/31/10 at 6:00 PM

After years in corporate America, Dale Sky Jones found her calling as head of California's Oaksterdam University, a trade school focused on the marijuana industry. Continue Reading

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5 Things SpongeBob SquarePants Can Teach You About Business

10/07/10 at 10:00 PM

America's favorite cartoon sea sponge and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom offer some surprisingly valuable lessons about life in the workplace. Continue Reading

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What Will the Next iPad Look Like?

9/23/10 at 6:00 PM

A 7-inch screen? Dual cameras? A faster processor? We sort through the latest iPad 2 rumors, including when we might see it on store shelves. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 14: How Do I Spread the Word About a New Product?

9/16/10 at 12:00 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a young entrepreneur take down the cupcake cartel. Plus, advice on customer testimonials. Continue Reading

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Dan Smith Will Teach You Guitar... and How to Build a Brand

9/13/10 at 6:30 PM

For nearly 15 years, Dan Smith has plastered New York with fliers promoting his guitar lessons. And in the process, has become a cult icon -- and successful entrepreneur. Why even John Mayer is taking notice. Continue Reading

Event to Match Inner City Businesses with Investors

9/02/10 at 1:00 PM

The Inner City Capital Connections program will select 100 businesses for educational workshops and investor matchmaking. Continue Reading

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Facebook Sues Teachbook for Using 'Book' in Its Name

8/29/10 at 1:15 PM

Facebook filed a lawsuit against the social-networking site for teachers, claiming trademark infringement. Continue Reading

Babson Entrepreneurship Program Ranked No. 1

8/17/10 at 5:00 PM

The Massachusetts school earned the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's ranking of undergraduate entrepreneurship programs for the 14th consecutive year. Continue Reading

Flipboard, a Social 'Magazine' Startup, Launches on iPad

7/22/10 at 5:00 PM

The social media have become a mess. Flipboard wants to make sense of it all. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Karen Vieira, The Med Writers

7/01/10 at 12:15 AM

Meet Karen Vieira, founder of The Med Writers, a Wellington, Fla.-based firm that provides medical writing and consulting services. Continue Reading

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