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My First Million: Barbara Corcoran, The Corcoran Group
How a self-made salesperson took $1,000 and took on the titans of New York's legendary real-estate industry. Continue Reading
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Getting Media Coverage: 5 Things You Need to Know
A few media mentions can put you on the map and boost sales. How to craft a pitch, contact reporters and get coverage for your company. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffs
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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LA Lakers' Loss Costs Local Businesses Up to $70 Million in Revenue
For many local restaurants, bars and merchandise shops, the Lakers' elimination is a budget breaker. Continue Reading
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Starting a Lemonade Stand: 5 Things You Need to Know
Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their start selling lemonade. How to create the ultimate lemonade stand. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: What's Your Formula for Success?
New surveys reveal how many business owners have mantras, what it takes to convert leads into sales and why you may be a victim of bank fraud. Continue Reading
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Employers Plan to Hire More College Grads
A new survey finds employers are planning to hire 19 percent more college graduates this year, the first time hiring projections reached double digits since 2007. Continue Reading
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Should Companies Have Dress Codes?
The American workplace has become increasingly casual over the years. But does comfort foster creativity or reduce productivity? Our always-stylish Board of Directors weighs in. Continue Reading
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27 Million and Counting: Frank Speiser, SocialFlow
Meet Frank Speiser, the co-founder of SocialFlow, a New York-based service that helps companies increase their engagement on Twitter, Facebook and other social media. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: What You Can Learn from the Census
The rapid growth of the U.S. minority population, as reported in the 2010 Census, represents new opportunities for businesses. Continue Reading
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5 Traits of a Great Small Business
What separates a great business from the countless mediocre ones out there? Continue Reading
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Meet the eBay Millionaires
From iPods to African collectibles, savvy entrepreneurs are making big money selling just about everything on eBay. Continue Reading
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How to Make Big Money on eBay
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
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Survey Says: Americans Would Rather Go Broke Than Go Gray
Consumers are starting to spend on "small luxuries" again -- and a new survey shows where they are spending their cold hard cash. Continue Reading
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Meet the 10-Year-Old CEO of a $500,000 Family Business
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
