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High Gas Prices: Who are the Biggest Winners and Losers?

5/17/11 at 6:30 PM

Small-business owners speak out about how gas prices are affecting their bottom line. Who's getting hit hardest ... and who's actually benefiting? Continue Reading

We Do Lines
We Do Lines

We Do Lines: No, It's Not What You Think

4/18/11 at 6:30 PM

We Do Lines literally paints lines in parking lots. How three guys took a clever name and a simple concept and built a successful company with franchises up and down the East Coast. Continue Reading

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AP

5 Gadgets to Make Business Travel a Little Easier

3/14/11 at 10:00 PM

We all have to suffer through endless delays, security patdowns and cramped airplane seats. But the right tech toys can make your stay at the airport and time in the air a little more enjoyable. Continue Reading

Bob Williamson
Bob Williamson

My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation

3/14/11 at 6:00 PM

How an alcoholic, drug-addicted homeless drifter turned to God, turned his life around -- and went on to start several multimillion-dollar companies. Continue Reading

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AP

My First Million: Jim McCann, 1-800-FLOWERS.com

2/24/11 at 5:00 PM

Jim McCann began with a single flower shop on New York's Upper East Side. By embracing technology in a historically low-tech industry -- first 800 calling, then the Web -- he transformed it into a global flower empire. Continue Reading

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Getty Images

The Best Apps for Road Warriors

12/28/10 at 9:00 PM

From reporting an accident to finding the nearest mechanic, a host of new iPhone and Android apps help make driving a lot easier. Just keep both hands on the wheel. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Alexi Mintz and Kate Duff, 3Floz.com

12/17/10 at 3:30 PM

Meet Alexi Mintz and Kate Duff, the co-founders of 3Floz.com, a New York-based online boutique that sells a wide range of personal care products -- in TSA-friendly 3-ounce sizes. Continue Reading

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Wireimage.com

Paris Hilton Hits the Road... with a Racing Team

12/15/10 at 11:30 PM

The socialite and heiress, who already has her own clothing and fragrance lines, has signed on with the new MotoGP 125cc motorcycle team. Continue Reading

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Library of Congress

Winning Government Contracts: 5 Things You Need to Know

12/06/10 at 6:00 PM

Uncle Sam spends billions of dollars every year. How to position your company to win government contracts. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Really Gets Online Shoppers to Buy

12/01/10 at 7:30 PM

A majority of business owners say free shipping is their key to sealing the deal. But how many plan to offer the service this holiday season? Continue Reading

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Confessions of a Road Warrior

11/24/10 at 12:15 AM

Investor and bestselling author Phil Town, a member of our Board of Directors, offers up his best travel tips for every aspect of your next journey. Continue Reading

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AFP/Getty

Richard Branson Loses Bet, Must Dress Up as 'Stewardess'

11/15/10 at 7:00 PM

The Virgin Group founder will dress up as a female flight attendant on a trip from Kuala Lumpur to London, after losing a bet to AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes. All for charity, of course. Continue Reading

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Grill Em All

Starting a Food Truck: 5 Things You Need to Know

10/27/10 at 5:00 PM

From New York to Los Angeles, restaurants on wheels have become all the rage. Here's how to start a food truck that leaves the competition in the dust. Continue Reading

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AP

SAFECELLapp Pays You to Drive Safely, Without Texting

10/25/10 at 10:00 PM

A new iPhone and Android app offers cash-equivalent awards at Amazon, Apple and other retailers for driving without texting. Continue Reading

Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

'TXTNG KILLS' Anti-Texting Thumb Bands Get Thumbs Up from Police

10/20/10 at 4:00 PM

As part of a new program in Iowa, police are distributing pink and blue thumb bands designed to deter people from texting while driving. Continue Reading

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