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Restaurant Selling $175 Burger Files for Bankruptcy

7/08/11 at 3:00 PM

The Wall Street Burger Shoppe filed for Chapter 7 protection, after only three short years of serving up its infamous $175 Richard Nouveau Burger to the financial district's elite. Continue Reading

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Women Business Owners Optimistic About the Economy

7/07/11 at 1:00 PM

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. Continue Reading

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Most Popular Person on Google+? Mark Zuckerberg

7/06/11 at 12:00 PM

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's Google+ profile has the most followers of any user on the new social media site -- an ironic situation for the rival services. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Americans Would Give Up Sex to Avoid PowerPoint Presentations

7/05/11 at 7:00 PM

A new survey reveals just how much people hate sitting through boring work presentations. Continue Reading

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Victoria Beckham Launches New, Cheaper Dress Line

7/05/11 at 12:00 PM

The former Spice Girl turned designer is working on a new line of '60s-inspired dresses, priced between $550 and $900. Continue Reading

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Go Daddy Sold to Investment Firms for Reported $2.25 Billion

7/01/11 at 7:00 PM

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

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Zynga Files for $1 Billion IPO

7/01/11 at 1:30 PM

The online game maker of popular Facebook pastimes such as FarmVille and CityVille hopes to raise $1 billion. Continue Reading

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Small-Business Hiring and Salaries Decrease, But Optimism Increases

7/01/11 at 1:00 PM

SurePayroll's Small Business Scorecard saw negative rates for hiring and payroll nationwide in May -- but a big jump in small-business optimism. Continue Reading

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Can Justin Timberlake Save Myspace?

6/30/11 at 1:00 PM

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

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Kiva City Initiative Extends Microloans to U.S. Small Businesses

6/29/11 at 5:00 PM

Kiva.org and Visa launched a new partnership to bring microloans to U.S. small businesses in areas most affected by the economic downturn, such as Detroit. Continue Reading

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Bill Clinton Hosts First CGI America Event to Boost Small Businesses, Jobs

6/29/11 at 1:30 PM

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

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Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?

6/29/11 at 12:30 PM

High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading

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Entrepreneurs Can Use American Express Points Toward Facebook Ads

6/29/11 at 11:30 AM

The new partnership between Amex and the social media giant will allow small businesses to pay for ads with Membership Rewards points. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Is the Most Annoying Office Behavior?

6/28/11 at 1:00 PM

In a new survey, bosses open up about what employee habits drive them crazy. Continue Reading

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Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

6/27/11 at 1:30 PM

A new study of Babson College alumni reveals that students who take just two or more courses in entrepreneurship are more likely to become entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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