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Businesses Wage War Against Bedbugs

7/29/10 at 6:30 PM

The growing bedbug epidemic can have a disastrous effect on businesses. How to prevent, detect, and eliminate the bloodsucking threat. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Nick Friedman, College Hunks Hauling Junk

7/20/10 at 5:15 PM

Meet Nick Friedman, the president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, a Tampa, Fla.-based junk removal company. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Jim Conover, JBC Industries

7/14/10 at 5:30 PM

Meet Jim Conover, the president of JBC Industries, a Berkeley Heights, N.J.-based manufacturer. Continue Reading

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The Associated Press

What Is Your Message for BP?

7/13/10 at 1:30 PM

The company responsible for the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history may be close to finally capping the oil leak. But the damage has already been done. We asked our Board of Directors whether BP can be fixed -- and how they would do it. Continue Reading

Oil Spill Pay Czar Criticizes BP, Pushes for Bigger Payouts to Victims

7/05/10 at 2:30 PM

Kenneth Feinberg, who is overseeing the $20 billion compensation fund, wants to pay businesses affected by the oil spill six months at a time, instead of month-by-month. Continue Reading

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SinkPositive

Made in the USA: The Toilet Goes High Tech

6/13/10 at 9:00 PM

From toilet-sink hybrids to fish-tank flushers, entrepreneurs are putting a new spin on the common household toilet. Continue Reading

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FotoGrafix, courtesy of Hoffman LLC

Design Firm Sets out to Build America's Greenest Monastery

5/26/10 at 5:00 PM

Paul Hoffman collaborated with three nuns in Wisconsin to construct the Holy Wisdom Monastery, which will eventually become 100 percent sustainable. Continue Reading

Virgin Establishes Fund for Green Companies

5/26/10 at 1:00 PM

The $220 million fund will focus on established green technology companies. Continue Reading

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SBA Offers Relief to Businesses Affected by Oil Spill

5/11/10 at 6:00 PM

The Small Business Administration is offering emergency loans to Gulf Coast businesses that have taken a hit following the BP oil spill. Continue Reading

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Court Case Could Cost Franchises Millions

5/11/10 at 12:30 PM

An upcoming Massachusetts court case will decide whether franchisees are considered independent contractors or employees. Continue Reading

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The Best Business Ideas for Teens

5/10/10 at 2:00 PM

More teens than ever want to start their own businesses. The good news is, it's easier than ever to get started. Here's how. Continue Reading

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Throwing a ''Green'' Holiday Party

12/10/09 at 4:01 PM

While the common perception is that it costs extra money to go green, the opposite is actually often true. Example: While reusing packaging for outgoing mail is environmentally smart, it makes good financial sense too as you save money on buying new shipping materials. That same idea can be parlayed in a variety of ways, including during the holidays. Continue Reading

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Green Loans Aid Eco-Minded Entrepreneurs

12/03/09 at 10:21 PM

As we move closer to a green economy, entrepreneurs hope to lead the way -- and the availability of financial incentives makes it just that much easier. You just have to know where to look. Continue Reading

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