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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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What Is the Most Important Quality an Entrepreneur Should Possess?

4/07/11 at 8:30 PM

Nothing guarantees success, but unwavering determination, authenticity and optimism can carry you a long way in business and in life, according to our Board of Directors. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Nearly Half of Employees Think About Quitting

3/09/11 at 3:30 PM

Citing concerns over their salaries, workloads and bosses, 21 percent of employees have applied for a new job in the past six months, according to new research. Continue Reading

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Obama, Administration Officials Meet with Small-Business Owners

2/22/11 at 10:00 PM

At a "Winning the Future" event in Cleveland, the president and several members of his cabinet fielded questions and concerns from business owners. Continue Reading

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AOL Co-Founder Steve Case to Head White House Startup Initiative

1/31/11 at 6:00 PM

Startup Partnership America hopes to bring together the public and private sectors in support of entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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The Next Big Idea? BoomCase Brings Back the Boombox -- Using Old Suitcases

1/05/11 at 2:30 PM

Dominic Francisco Odbert takes vintage suitcases and transforms them into iPod stereos that have become a favorite of audiophiles. In fact, business is so good, he's putting grad school on hold. Continue Reading

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Startup mPayy Takes on PayPal with Mobile Payments

12/14/10 at 4:30 PM

The Chicago-based startup hopes to become an alternative to PayPal and credit and debit cards by focusing on the mobile space and charging merchants lower transaction fees. 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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Expert Take: What's the Best Way to Raise Money?

10/12/10 at 4:00 PM

Without money, the best business ideas may never leave the kitchen table. Entrepreneurs weigh in on the best places to find startup capital. Continue Reading

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Startup Introduces Voice-Activated Security for Smartphones

9/14/10 at 6:30 PM

Tired of trying to remember complicated passwords? ArtiNNet wants to safeguard the world's phones -- through the power of people's voices. Continue Reading

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Expert Take: Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

7/29/10 at 6:00 PM

Starting and running your own business requires a pretty unique set of skills. Is it something you inherit or learn along the way? Entrepreneurs debate. Continue Reading

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Finding an Angel Investor: 5 Things You Need to Know

7/25/10 at 5:15 PM

Looking for someone with deep pockets and big ideas? How to find an angel investor who can take your company to the next level. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 9: Should We Go Global?

7/22/10 at 3:30 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers advice about expanding internationally and getting started as an entrepreneur. Plus, a special appearance by Rod's parents! Continue Reading

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Borrowing from Friends and Family: 5 Things You Need to Know

7/19/10 at 4:30 PM

Friends and family are the most common source of startup capital. But such loans are not without risk. How to ensure your financial relationship doesn't jeopardize your personal one. Continue Reading

Want to 'Speed-Date' with Intuit?

7/14/10 at 12:15 PM

The maker of QuickBooks and Quicken will host a networking event for entrepreneurs later this summer. Continue Reading

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