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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Build $1 Billion Fashion Empire

3/23/11 at 8:00 PM

The Olsen twins' company, Dualstar, includes the popular Olsenboye, Elizabeth and James and The Row lines. Continue Reading

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Bethenny Frankel Cashes In on Skinnygirl Brand

3/21/11 at 2:30 PM

Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel sells her real-life cocktail business, Skinnygirl, to Beam Global for an undisclosed amount. Continue Reading

Babson College Named Best School for Entrepreneurship

3/15/11 at 3:00 PM

The Wellesely, Mass.-based college claimed the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's list -- again. Continue Reading

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Bill Gates No Longer World's Richest Man

3/09/11 at 3:30 PM

Bill Gates gives up the title of World's Richest Man on Forbes' annual billionaires list, having donated more than a third of his wealth to philanthropic efforts. Continue Reading

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Gary Vaynerchuk: Connecting with Customers in 'The Thank You Economy'

3/08/11 at 10:30 PM

The wine guru, bestselling author and colorful personality behind Wine Library TV explains why social media are the future of customer service in his new book, The Thank You Economy. Continue Reading

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The Charlie Sheen Stimulus

3/07/11 at 6:30 PM

With T-shirts, designer cocktails and even medical marijuana, countless companies are starting to cash in on the outspoken actor and his colorful catchphrases. Winning! Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Bartek Ringwelski and Brian Rothenberg, SkillSlate

3/07/11 at 3:00 PM

Meet Bartek Ringwelski and Brian Rothenberg, the co-founders of SkillSlate, a New York-based directory that helps people find individual service providers such as handymen, tutors and dog walkers. Continue Reading

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Using the iPad for Business: 5 Things You Need to Know

3/02/11 at 11:30 PM

Knowing the right tricks, apps and accessories can make your iPad -- especially the new and improved iPad 2 -- a trusty travel companion both inside and outside the office. How to make Apple's popular tablet work for you. Continue Reading

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Apple's Steve Jobs Unveils the iPad 2

3/02/11 at 5:00 PM

Apple's CEO, who is still on medical leave, made a surprise appearance on Wednesday to announce the next-generation iPad. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Suraj Patel and Shawn Pelsinger, imup4

2/28/11 at 11:30 PM

Meet Suraj Patel and Shawn Pelsinger, the co-founders of imup4, a New York-based website that helps friends coordinate plans using their social networks. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: The Founders of Uscoop

2/25/11 at 12:30 PM

Meet Maddy Moore, Jocelyn Moore Gailliot and September Rinnier, the founders of Uscoop, a Washington, D.C.-based lifestyle and shopping site for college students. Continue Reading

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What Are Your Favorite Apps?

2/14/11 at 3:30 PM

The proliferation of fun and helpful apps have supercharged our smartphones. But with literally hundreds of thousands on the market, how do you choose the best ones? Our Board of Directors reveal their favorites. Continue Reading

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Made in the USA: From Trekkies to Pet Lovers, an Online Dating Site for Everyone

2/10/11 at 5:00 PM

Turns out, love can be lucrative. As the online dating industry continues to grow, entrepreneurs have found success with increasingly niche sites. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Brent Skoda, College Fitness

2/02/11 at 8:00 PM

Meet Brent Skoda, the founder and CEO of College Fitness, a Dallas-based multimedia social network that includes videos, apps and other tools focused on diet and exercise. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Pete Borowsky, Zatista

1/31/11 at 2:00 PM

Meet Pete Borowsky, the founder and CEO of Zatista, a Philadelphia-based online marketplace for original art. Continue Reading

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