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Number of Small Businesses Sold Increases, Sales Price Decreases

7/15/11 at 6:30 PM

While the number of small businesses increased 8 percent, the sales price decreased to an average of $150,000. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Snoop Dogg Can Teach You About Business

By Rieva Lesonsky

4/14/11 at 7:30 PM

Entrepreneurs are feeling plenty of ups and downs these days, according to new surveys. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Do 99 Percent of Entrepreneurs Really Want?

By Rieva Lesonsky

8/23/10 at 12:00 PM

Business owners are increasingly looking for good deals and access to capital. Plus, why now may be a great time to sell a business. Continue Reading

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Buying a Business: 5 Things You Need to Know

By Darren Dahl

5/11/10 at 10:15 PM

Buying a existing business can be easier than starting one from scratch. How to find the right opportunity, raise enough money, and get a good price. Continue Reading

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August 8 2011

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August 5 2011

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August 3 2011

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