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/Should Bosses Crack Down on Office Romances?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/08/02/should-bosses-crack-down-on-office-romances/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/08/02/should-bosses-crack-down-on-office-romances/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/08/02/should-bosses-crack-down-on-office-romances/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The majority of people admit to dating a co-worker at some point. But are these cubicle courtships a inevitable reality of office life or a recipe for disaster? We asked our Board of Directors to play Cupid.

 

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]]>Board of DirectorsClint GreenleafGary WhitehillJJ Rambergoffice datingoffice dating statisticsoffice relationshipsPhil TownRichard BransonRieva LesonskyRob AdamsRob Dyrdeksexual harrassmentTate ChalkTom SkazyWarren BrownRod Kurtz2011-08-02T18:30:00+00:00My First Million: A.J. Khubani, TeleBrandshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/26/my-first-million-a-j-khubani-telebrands/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/26/my-first-million-a-j-khubani-telebrands/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/26/my-first-million-a-j-khubani-telebrands/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

How a part-time pizza-delivery guy took $7,000 and turned it into a $1 billion "As Seen on TV" infomercial empire.

 

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]]>As Seen on TVBilly MaysinfomercialsinventionsMy First Millionselling an inventionstarting a businessTelebrandsTelebrands founderAlicia Ciccone2011-07-26T18:00:00+00:00The Google+ Debate: Do We Really Need Another Social Network?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/22/the-google-debate-do-we-really-need-another-social-network/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/22/the-google-debate-do-we-really-need-another-social-network/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/22/the-google-debate-do-we-really-need-another-social-network/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

With 10 million users so far, Google+ has launched to some very positive reviews. But questions remain about whether Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn already take up too much of our time.

 

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]]>Dick CostoloFacebook Google+Google PlusJack DorseyJeff WeinerLinkedIn Google+Mark Zuckerberg Google+NewsTom AndersonTwitter Google+Janean Chun2011-07-22T14:00:00+00:00Loyal Pennings: Life of the Partyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/18/loyal-pennings-life-of-the-party/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/18/loyal-pennings-life-of-the-party/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/18/loyal-pennings-life-of-the-party/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

During his two decades in the Los Angeles nightclub business, Loyal Pennings has hosted just about every A-lister in Hollywood. But all that partying can be a lot of hard work.

 

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]]>best clubsEntrepreneur SpotlightH.WoodLA clubsLA nightclubsLA nightlifeLas PalmasLAXstarting a businessWicklerRod Kurtz2011-07-18T21:30:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Jeff Fernandez, Grovohttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Meet Jeff Fernandez, the co-founder and CEO of Grovo, a New York-based online education platform.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingeducationGrovoInternet educationonline coursesonline educationonline trainingrunning a businessstarting a businessBen Craw2011-07-15T13:30:00+00:00Chris 'Drama' Pfaff: Taking a 'Young & Reckless' Approach to Businesshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/14/chris-drama-pfaff-taking-a-young-and-reckless-approach-to-bus/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/14/chris-drama-pfaff-taking-a-young-and-reckless-approach-to-bus/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/14/chris-drama-pfaff-taking-a-young-and-reckless-approach-to-bus/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

A lucky break and a famous cousin helped make Chris "Drama" Pfaff a reality TV star. A tireless work ethic and knack for marketing made him a successful CEO. All before his 25th birthday.

 

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]]>Chris Drama PfaffChris PfaffEntrepreneur SpotlightFantasy FactoryRob and BigRob DyrdekRob Dyrdeks Fantasy FactoryYoung and RecklessRod Kurtz2011-07-14T18:30:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Ann Dorsey, End 2 End Business Solutionshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/27-million-and-counting-ann-dorsey-end-2-end-business-solution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/27-million-and-counting-ann-dorsey-end-2-end-business-solution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/27-million-and-counting-ann-dorsey-end-2-end-business-solution/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Meet Ann Dorsey, the president of End 2 End Business Solutions, a Little Rock, Ark.-based provider of business technology services.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbusiness servicesEnd 2 End Business SolutionsEnd 2 End SolutionsSBAsmall business person of the yearstarting a businesstechnologytechnology solutionsBen Craw2011-07-12T16:00:00+00:00Women Business Owners Optimistic About the Economyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/women-business-owners-optimistic-about-the-economy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/women-business-owners-optimistic-about-the-economy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/women-business-owners-optimistic-about-the-economy/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

A new survey reveals 47 percent of women business owners feel the economy will improve in the next six months, with many reporting their first revenue increase in two years.

 

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]]>Center for Womens Business ResearchKey4Women Confidence IndexNewswomen business owners hiringwomen business owners moneywomen business owners optimismAlicia Ciccone2011-07-07T13:00:00+00:00Pump Wear's Julie DeFruscio: Helping Kids Battle Diabetes in Stylehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/pump-wear-helping-kids-battle-diabetes-in-style/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/pump-wear-helping-kids-battle-diabetes-in-style/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/07/pump-wear-helping-kids-battle-diabetes-in-style/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>diabetesdiabetes equipmentdiabetes treatmentEntrepreneur Spotlightinsulininsulin pumpsinventionsmedical devicesPump Wearstarting a businesstype 1 diabetesAlicia Ciccone2011-07-07T12:30:00+00:00Go Daddy Sold to Investment Firms for Reported $2.25 Billionhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/go-daddy-sold-to-investment-firms-for-reported-2-25-billion/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/go-daddy-sold-to-investment-firms-for-reported-2-25-billion/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/go-daddy-sold-to-investment-firms-for-reported-2-25-billion/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Founder Bob Parsons will remain Go Daddy's chief executive and largest single shareholder, while private-equity firms will be the majority investors.

 

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]]>Bob ParsonsGo Daddy soldKKRNewsSilver LakeTechnology Crossover VenturesJanean Chun2011-07-01T19:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: When the Beach Beckonshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/made-in-the-usa-when-the-beach-beckons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/made-in-the-usa-when-the-beach-beckons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/01/made-in-the-usa-when-the-beach-beckons/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

For generations, entrepreneurs have found inspiration at the beach. A look at how today's business beach bums are putting their own spin on products designed to improve our annual summer exodus.

 

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]]>beach businessbeach entrepreneursCape Cod Beach Chair CompanyMade in the USApaperfeetShade Wagonstarting a businesssummer travelunique business ideasGeoff Williams2011-07-01T13:30:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Tom Cannon, BungoBoxhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/30/27-million-and-counting-tom-cannon-bungobox/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/30/27-million-and-counting-tom-cannon-bungobox/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/30/27-million-and-counting-tom-cannon-bungobox/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Meet Tom Cannon, co-founder of BungoBox, an Orlando-based maker of stackable, reusable plastic moving containers.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingBungoBoxmovingmoving companiesmoving containersmoving suppliesrunning a businessstarting a businessstoragestorage containersunique business ideasBen Craw2011-06-30T16:30:00+00:00Can Justin Timberlake Save Myspace?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/30/can-justin-timberlake-save-myspace/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/30/can-justin-timberlake-save-myspace/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/30/can-justin-timberlake-save-myspace/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The superstar singer and actor helped purchase the fallen social media star for $35 million -- and has plans to revitalize Myspace's music presence.

 

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]]>Justin Timberlake buys MySpaceMySpaceNewsSpecific MediaAlicia Ciccone2011-06-30T13:00:00+00:00Bill Clinton Hosts First CGI America Event to Boost Small Businesses, Jobshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/bill-clinton-hosts-first-cgi-america-event-to-boost-small-busine/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/bill-clinton-hosts-first-cgi-america-event-to-boost-small-busine/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/bill-clinton-hosts-first-cgi-america-event-to-boost-small-busine/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The forum will bring startups together with business-growth organizations, and will secure commitments for everything from mentoring to small-business loans.

 

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]]>Bil Clinton small businessBill ClintonCGI AmericaCommitment to ActionNewsJanean Chun2011-06-29T13:30:00+00:00Bee's Knees' Tammany Atkinson: Protecting Babies on Their Very First Journeyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/bees-knees-tammany-atkinson-protecting-babies-on-their-very-f/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/bees-knees-tammany-atkinson-protecting-babies-on-their-very-f/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/bees-knees-tammany-atkinson-protecting-babies-on-their-very-f/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>babiesBabies R Usbaby businessesbaby clothesBees Knees Babyinfant pantsinventionsmompreneursTammany Atkinsonunique business ideasAlicia Ciccone2011-06-27T18:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Larry Fishelson, DynaLinkhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/27-million-and-counting-larry-fishelson-dynalink/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Meet Larry Fishelson, the CEO of DynaLink, a New York-based provider of voice and data solutions.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbusiness servicesLarry Fishelsonphone servicerunning a businessstarting a businesstelecomtelecommunicationsBen Craw2011-06-27T15:00:00+00:00Meet the World's Oldest Entrepreneur!http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/23/meet-the-worlds-oldest-entrepreneur/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/23/meet-the-worlds-oldest-entrepreneur/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/23/meet-the-worlds-oldest-entrepreneur/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Or so we think. At 96, Oxman's Surplus founder Jerome Oxman still clocks a full workday and even began an expansion of his business recently. "I just can't retire," he says. "I'd go crazy."

 

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]]>Entrepreneur Spotlightfamily businessJerome Oxmanmilitary surplussurplus storiesworlds oldest entrepreneurGeoff Williams2011-06-23T10:00:00+00:00Are We Headed for a Double-Dip Recession?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/are-we-headed-for-a-double-dip-recession/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/are-we-headed-for-a-double-dip-recession/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/are-we-headed-for-a-double-dip-recession/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Whether they choose to slap an official label on it or not, our usually bullish Board of Directors has some serious concerns about the economy. So is the worst really over?

 

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]]>BernankeBoard of DirectorsBob ParsonsBusch Frey Mott JankiewiczClint Greenleafdollardouble-dip recessioneconomic recoveryFedJennifer HillKen YanceyObamaPhil TownrecoveryRieva Lesonskysmall business recessionTate ChalkRod Kurtz2011-06-22T16:30:00+00:00What We Can Learn from Recession -- and How It Can Help Us Prosperhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/what-we-can-learn-from-recession-and-how-it-can-help-us-prosp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/what-we-can-learn-from-recession-and-how-it-can-help-us-prosp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/what-we-can-learn-from-recession-and-how-it-can-help-us-prosp/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Jennifer Hill, an attorney, entrepreneurial advocate and member of our Board of Directors, offers lessons from past recessions -- including the recent Great Recession -- that will propel us to growth in the future.

 

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]]>Jennifer HillJennifer Hill2011-06-22T16:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Kathy Braddock, Rutenberg Realtyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/27-million-and-counting-kathy-braddock-rutenberg-realty/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/27-million-and-counting-kathy-braddock-rutenberg-realty/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/27-million-and-counting-kathy-braddock-rutenberg-realty/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Meet Kathy Braddock, the co-founder of Rutenberg Realty, a New York-based residential real-estate brokerage.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingbrokeragebrokersKathy BraddockNew York real estatereal estaterunning a businessstarting a businessBen Craw2011-06-21T16:00:00+00:00