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Pump Wear

Pump Wear's Julie DeFruscio: Helping Kids Battle Diabetes in Style

7/07/11 at 12:30 PM

Like the millions of people with Type 1 diabetes, Julie DeFruscio's three kids are forced to wear insulin pumps 24 hours a day. So she set out to design a line of clothing and accessories that make the task a little more fashionable. Continue Reading

Bee's Knees
Bee's Knees

Bee's Knees' Tammany Atkinson: Protecting Babies on Their Very First Journey

6/27/11 at 6:00 PM

When Tammany Atkinson's first son started to crawl, she noticed all that stumbling around was taking a toll on his little knees. That spawned the idea for Bee's Knees, infant pants with built-in knee pads, now sold around the world. Continue Reading

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AOL

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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PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com

PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com's Josie Daga: Giving Bridal Gowns a Second Life

6/14/11 at 4:30 PM

Many brides spend thousands of dollars on dresses they'll only wear once. PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com gives them a way to make some of that money back -- and to help other brides' dreams come true. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Will Starting a Business Make You Happy?

6/07/11 at 2:30 PM

Despite a tough economy, entrepreneurs remain quite content with their career paths, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels
Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels

Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels: A New Twist on Success

6/01/11 at 4:30 PM

Talk about tying the knot. Not long after they were married, Kim and Scott Holstein decided to start a pretzel company in their kitchen. Today, they oversee a $10 million brand that can be found at Whole Foods, Walmart and other chains. 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

ManCans
ManCans

ManCans' Hart Main: A 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Invents Candles for Men

5/10/11 at 1:30 PM

Hart Main realized that most guys don't want to smell like lavender or fresh laundry. So he created ManCans, candles designed specifically for men, with scents like New York Style Pizza, Grandpa's Pipe and, of course, Bacon. Did we mention he's only 13? Continue Reading

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Verizon Contest Seeks Hardest Working Mompreneur

5/02/11 at 6:00 PM

Just in time for Mother's Day, Verizon's Hardest Working Small Biz Mom contest awards up to $5,000 and other prizes. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Role Do Women-Owned Businesses Play in the Economy?

4/18/11 at 4:30 PM

Women are starting businesses at a faster rate than the general population and now account for nearly a third of all businesses, according to a new report. Continue Reading

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Home-Based Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need to Know

4/05/11 at 7:00 PM

Running a business from home has plenty of advantages -- including some nice tax breaks. How to identify the best home-based business tax deductions. Continue Reading

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DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need to Know

3/28/11 at 6:30 PM

Sure, accountants are helpful, but filing your own taxes can save a lot of money -- especially for cash-strapped small businesses. How to find a tax-preparation strategy that works for you. Continue Reading

Brent Arrison
Brent Arrison

Meet the eBay Millionaires

3/23/11 at 3:00 PM

From iPods to African collectibles, savvy entrepreneurs are making big money selling just about everything on eBay. Continue Reading

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AP

How to Make Big Money on eBay

3/23/11 at 2:30 PM

The guy who literally wrote the book on eBay power selling -- Jim ''Griff'' Griffith, author of The Official eBay Bible -- shares nine insider tips for aspiring online retailers. Continue Reading

Joey Tucker
Joey Tucker

Meet the 10-Year-Old CEO of a $500,000 Family Business

3/18/11 at 8:00 PM

A few years back, Rick and Lauren Altman launched an online retailer that sells decorative zipper pulls, pencil toppers and other products. But when it comes to strategic decisions, they turn to their fifth-grader-turned-CEO daughter, Hannah. Continue Reading

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