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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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Shopify Helps Online Entrepreneurs "Build-a-Business"

4/28/11 at 1:00 PM

The second-annual contest for online startups provides support from top business experts and prizes worth more than $500,000. Continue Reading

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Joey Tucker

Meet the 10-Year-Old CEO of a $500,000 Family Business

3/18/11 at 8:00 PM

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

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27 Million and Counting: Melisse Gelula and Alexia Brue, Well + Good NYC

1/20/11 at 9:00 PM

Meet Melisse Gelula and Alexia Brue, the co-founders of Well + Good NYC, a New York-based online guide for yoga, acupuncture and other wellness centers. Continue Reading

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Cleaning Up Your Online Image: 5 Things You Need To Know

1/12/11 at 6:00 PM

Don't let careless Facebook posts, errant tweets or bad customer reviews come back to haunt you. How to clean up your online image. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 26: How Do We Maintain Our Company Culture?

1/11/11 at 5:30 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers tips on preserving company culture and converting online shoppers into online buyers. Continue Reading

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Steve Strauss

Inexpensive Businesses You Can Start Right Now

11/03/10 at 5:00 PM

Starting your own business is always risky, especially in a tough economy. So which industries are the safest bets? Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 10: Are We Facing a Double-Dip Recession?

8/02/10 at 12:45 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers advice on expanding during a recession, marketing products to Baby Boomers, and dealing with mischievous interns. Continue Reading

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