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AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Expert Take: What's the Best Way to Save Money?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/18/expert-take-whats-the-best-way-to-save-money/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/18/expert-take-whats-the-best-way-to-save-money/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/18/expert-take-whats-the-best-way-to-save-money/#commentsFiled under: Money, Management, Leadership, Taxes & Accounting, Expert Take

In a tough economy, every dollar counts. Entrepreneurs share their tips for cutting costs.

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]]>budgetingbudgetscutting costsExpert Takehow to cut costshow to save moneyrecessionsaving moneyJenna von Elling2010-10-18T21:00:00+00:00Expert Take: What's the Best Way to Raise Money?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/12/expert-take-whats-the-best-way-to-raise-money/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/12/expert-take-whats-the-best-way-to-raise-money/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/12/expert-take-whats-the-best-way-to-raise-money/#commentsFiled under: Money, Leadership, Starting a Business, Home-based Business, Financial Services, Expert Take

Without money, the best business ideas may never leave the kitchen table. Entrepreneurs weigh in on the best places to find startup capital.

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]]>business loansExpert Takegetting a business loanraising capitalraising moneyrunning a businessSBA loansstarting a businessstartupstartup capitalJenna von Elling2010-10-12T16:00:00+00:00Expert Take: What Is Your Best Hiring Advice?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/06/expert-take-what-is-your-best-hiring-advice/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/06/expert-take-what-is-your-best-hiring-advice/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/06/expert-take-what-is-your-best-hiring-advice/#commentsFiled under: Management, Leadership, Starting a Business, Human Resources, Expert Take

Hiring the wrong employees can make or break a small company, especially early on. Entrepreneurs offer their tips for finding the right ones.

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]]>Expert Takehiringhiring a first employeehiring advicehiring tipsHRmanaging employeessmall business hiringJenna von Elling2010-10-06T13:30:00+00:00Expert Take: How Important is Social Media to Your Business?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/01/expert-take-how-important-is-social-media-to-your-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/01/expert-take-how-important-is-social-media-to-your-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/01/expert-take-how-important-is-social-media-to-your-business/#commentsFiled under: Technology, Advertising & Marketing, Sales, Online Business, Media, Telecommunications, Inventions & Innovations, Expert Take

Essential marketing tool or frivolous time-waster? Entrepreneurs discuss how Facebook, Twitter and other social media help them get their message out.

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]]>Expert TakeFacebookLinkedInmarketing ideasmarketing strategiesmarketing tipsonline marketingsocial mediasocial media marketingTwitterJenna von Elling2010-10-01T14:00:00+00:00Expert Take: How Has the Recession Affected Employee Morale?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/14/expert-take-how-has-the-recession-affected-employee-morale/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/14/expert-take-how-has-the-recession-affected-employee-morale/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/14/expert-take-how-has-the-recession-affected-employee-morale/#commentsFiled under: Money, Management, Leadership, Expert Take

When times are tough, employees start to worry. Entrepreneurs weigh in on how to rally your troops in a down economy.

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]]>employee moraleExpert TakeHRmanaging employeesrecessionrecession small businessrunning a businessJenna von Elling2010-09-14T16:30:00+00:00Expert Take: What Still Worries You About the Economy?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/02/expert-take-what-still-worries-you-about-the-economy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/02/expert-take-what-still-worries-you-about-the-economy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/02/expert-take-what-still-worries-you-about-the-economy/#commentsFiled under: Money, Sales, Management, Leadership, Expert Take

We may not be out of the woods yet. From unemployment to real estate, entrepreneurs discuss the continued economic uncertainty.

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]]>double dip recessioneconomyExpert Takehiringjobsrecessionrecoverysmall business hiringsmall business jobsJenna von Elling2010-09-02T18:00:00+00:00Expert Take: Is Entrepreneurship a Uniquely American Thing?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/24/expert-take-is-entrepreneurship-a-uniquely-american-thing/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/24/expert-take-is-entrepreneurship-a-uniquely-american-thing/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/24/expert-take-is-entrepreneurship-a-uniquely-american-thing/#commentsFiled under: Leadership, Starting a Business, Business Travel, International Business, Expert Take

We hear a lot about the American Dream. But many entrepreneurs think the desire to start your own business is simply human nature -- all around the world.

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]]>27 Million and CountingAmerican Dreamentrepreneurshipglobal businessinternational businessinternational entrepreneurshipoverseas businessstarting a businessstarting a business abroadJenna von Elling2010-08-24T11:30:00+00:00Expert Take: What Would You Say to President Obama?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/19/expert-take-what-would-you-say-to-president-obama/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/19/expert-take-what-would-you-say-to-president-obama/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/19/expert-take-what-would-you-say-to-president-obama/#commentsFiled under: Management, Leadership, Government Services, Expert Take

Everyone loves a soapbox. Entrepreneurs offer their advice to the Commander in Chief.

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]]>Expert TakeObamaObama small businessPresident Obamasmall business economysmall business health caresmall business tax breakssmall business taxesJenna von Elling2010-08-19T12:00:00+00:00Expert Take: What Do You Think of Twitter?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/11/expert-take-what-do-you-think-of-twitter/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/11/expert-take-what-do-you-think-of-twitter/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/11/expert-take-what-do-you-think-of-twitter/#commentsFiled under: Technology, Advertising & Marketing, International Business, Online Business, Media, Telecommunications, Inventions & Innovations, Expert Take

To tweet or not to tweet? Entrepreneurs weigh in on whether Twitter can actually help your business.

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]]>Expert Takehow to tweethow to use TwitterTwitterTwitter businessTwitter marketingTwitter trendsJenna von Elling2010-08-11T15:30:00+00:00Expert Take: Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic About the Economy?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/09/expert-take-are-you-optimistic-or-pessimistic-about-the-economy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/09/expert-take-are-you-optimistic-or-pessimistic-about-the-economy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/09/expert-take-are-you-optimistic-or-pessimistic-about-the-economy/#commentsFiled under: Money, Leadership, Starting a Business, International Business, Expert Take

While many think the worst is over, the economy remains on shaky ground. Entrepreneurs share their outlook for the next 12 months.

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]]>economic outlookeconomyExpert Takerecessionrunning a businessstarting a businessJenna von Elling2010-08-09T13:15:00+00:00Expert Take: Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/29/expert-take-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/29/expert-take-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/29/expert-take-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made/#commentsFiled under: Management, Leadership, Starting a Business, Expert Take

Starting and running your own business requires a pretty unique set of skills. Is it something you inherit or learn along the way? Entrepreneurs debate.

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]]>entrepreneurs born or madeExpert Takehow to start a businessrunning a businessstarting a businessstartupunique business ideasJenna von Elling2010-07-29T18:00:00+00:00Expert Take: How Can We Fix Health Care?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/25/expert-take-how-can-we-fix-health-care/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/25/expert-take-how-can-we-fix-health-care/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/25/expert-take-how-can-we-fix-health-care/#commentsFiled under: Money, Management, Leadership, Starting a Business, Taxes & Accounting, Health, Expert Take

Rising health-care costs are a concern for everyone -- especially small businesses. Entrepreneurs weigh in on how to fix a broken system.

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]]>Expert Takehealth carehealth-care costshealthcarehealthcare costshow to save on health careinsurancesmall business health caresmall business insuranceJenna von Elling2010-07-25T17:00:00+00:00Expert Take: What Are You Spending Money on Right Now?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/08/expert-take-what-are-you-spending-money-on-right-now/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/08/expert-take-what-are-you-spending-money-on-right-now/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/08/expert-take-what-are-you-spending-money-on-right-now/#commentsFiled under: Technology, Money, Advertising & Marketing, Management, Leadership, Expert Take

Money is tight for everyone these days. But to grow, sometimes you have to spend. Entrepreneurs reveal where they're focusing their precious dollars.

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]]>advertising and marketingbusiness opportunitiesExpert Takehow to save moneymoneyrunning a businessspendingtechnologyJenna von Elling2010-07-08T12:15:00+00:00Expert Take: You're King or Queen for a Day. What Would You Do?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/24/expert-take-youre-king-or-queen-for-a-day-what-would-you-do/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/24/expert-take-youre-king-or-queen-for-a-day-what-would-you-do/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/24/expert-take-youre-king-or-queen-for-a-day-what-would-you-do/#commentsFiled under: Leadership, Expert Take

Whether it's achieving world peace or simply catch up on sleep, entrepreneurs reveal what they would do if they could do anything.

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]]>entrepreneursExpert Takeleadershippoliticsrunning a businesswork-life balanceJenna von Elling2010-06-24T12:00:00+00:00Expert Take: What's the Best Part About Being Your Own Boss?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-whats-the-best-part-about-being-your-own-boss/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-whats-the-best-part-about-being-your-own-boss/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-whats-the-best-part-about-being-your-own-boss/#commentsFiled under: Management, Leadership, Starting a Business, Expert Take

Running a business can bring a lot of headaches. But it's also fun to call the shots. Entrepreneurs sound off on the favorite parts of their jobs.

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]]>CEOExpert Takemanagementrunning a businessJenna von Elling2010-05-11T17:30:00+00:00Expert Take: What's Your Advice for Starting a Business?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-whats-your-advice-for-starting-a-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-whats-your-advice-for-starting-a-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-whats-your-advice-for-starting-a-business/#commentsFiled under: Management, Leadership, Starting a Business, Expert Take

Starting a business is not as easy as you think. Entrepreneurs share the most important first steps.

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]]>business opportunitiesbusiness ownersentrepreneursExpert Takestarting a businessstartupJenna von Elling2010-05-11T17:30:00+00:00Expert Take: Are You Hiring Right Now?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-are-you-hiring-right-now/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-are-you-hiring-right-now/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-are-you-hiring-right-now/#commentsFiled under: Money, Management, Leadership, Taxes & Accounting, Expert Take

Small businesses create most of the new jobs in America. But some are still hurting. Entrepreneurs share their latest hiring plans.

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]]>business opportunitiescontractorsExpert TakehiringHRinterviewjobsJenna von Elling2010-05-11T16:30:00+00:00Expert Take: What's Your Biggest Challenge?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-biggest-challenge/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-biggest-challenge/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/expert-take-biggest-challenge/#commentsFiled under: Money, Management, Leadership, Starting a Business, Expert Take

Running a business is a 24-7 job. Entrepreneurs reveal the issues that keep them up at night.

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]]>business ownersCEOentrepreneurExpert Takerunning a businessJenna von Elling2010-05-11T16:30:00+00:00