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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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Corbis

Consumers Reveal Their Top Customer-Service Gripes

6/08/11 at 2:00 PM

A new survey reveals that 64 percent of shoppers have left a store in the past year due to poor customer service. What's the one factor that bugs them the most? 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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AFP/Getty Images

Kindle's E-Book Sales Officially Surpass Print Books

5/20/11 at 12:30 PM

The $1 billion e-book industry is growing at its fastest rate in 10 years -- good news for small-business book publishers, authors and readers. Continue Reading

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AP

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

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AP

Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffs

5/16/11 at 4:00 PM

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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AOL

You've Got... Rob Dyrdek

5/13/11 at 1:00 PM

Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder, serial entrepreneur, MTV star and member of our Board of Directors, shares the secret to his entrepreneurial success. Continue Reading

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AP

LA Lakers' Loss Costs Local Businesses Up to $70 Million in Revenue

5/12/11 at 3:00 PM

For many local restaurants, bars and merchandise shops, the Lakers' elimination is a budget breaker. 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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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Paul Trible, Ledbury

5/09/11 at 2:30 PM

Meet Paul Trible, the co-founder of Ledbury, a Richmond, Va.-based shirtmaker. Continue Reading

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GF/bauergriffinonline.com

Small Business Sells Out of Kate Middleton's Wedding Perfume

5/04/11 at 4:00 PM

British-based Illuminum ran out of its White Gardenia Petals fragrance almost immediately after the royal wedding and now boasts a two-week international waiting list. Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: Anna Barber, Scribble Press

4/28/11 at 1:30 PM

Meet Anna Barber, the co-founder and CEO of Scribble Press, "the world's only make-your-own-book store" for kids, with locations in Santa Monica, Calif., and New York. Continue Reading

Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway

The Next Big Idea? Rent the Runway, a Designer Clothing Rental Service

4/27/11 at 2:00 PM

Consider it Netflix for couture. With Rent the Runway, women have access to some 15,000 designer dresses that they can wear once and send back. They'll even throw in the dry cleaning. Continue Reading

AOL
AOL

You've Got... Tom Szaky, TerraCycle

4/22/11 at 2:30 PM

Tom Szaky, a member of the AOL Small Business Board of Directors, dropped out of Princeton to start TerraCycle, an eco-friendly company that literally turns trash into treasure. So how does he do it? Continue Reading

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AOL

27 Million and Counting: George Powell, The Renewed Group

4/15/11 at 8:00 PM

Meet George Powell, the founder and CEO of The Renewed Group, a Dallas-based manufacturer of REUSE Jeans, which are made with 80 percent recycled materials. Continue Reading

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