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Brent Arrison

Meet the eBay Millionaires

3/23/11 at 3:00 PM

From iPods to African collectibles, savvy entrepreneurs are making big money selling just about everything on eBay. Continue Reading

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AP

How to Make Big Money on eBay

3/23/11 at 2:30 PM

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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Clif Bar & Company

Clif Bar: How a Husband-Wife Team Built a $235 Million Empire

6/14/10 at 6:00 PM

Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford started out selling calzones door-to-door. Until they had the idea to create "a better energy bar." Continue Reading

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37signals

37signals' Jason Fried: Old-School Wisdom from a Software Pioneer

5/26/10 at 12:00 AM

With Basecamp and other software, 37signals helps millions of users keep projects on track. Co-founder Jason Fried says the company has found success through a simple approach -- slow and steady growth. Continue Reading

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How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business

5/18/10 at 9:30 PM

Want to turn your favorite hobby into a business? From home improvement to music, here's a look at some of the best hobbies for making money. Continue Reading

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Leatherman

Tim Leatherman: An Inventor on the Cutting Edge

5/17/10 at 6:00 AM

For Tim Leatherman, a broken-down car and constant search for pliers to fix it sparked the idea for an invention. Today, his Leatherman Multi-Tool has become a favorite of Mr. Fix-Its around the world. Continue Reading

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Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow: The Accidental $40 Million Franchise

5/11/10 at 10:30 PM

After losing her first husband in a plane crash and divorcing her second, Heidi Ganahl decided to dust off an old business plan for a pet day care facility. Today, Camp Bow Wow boasts some 200 franchises and $40 million in revenue. Continue Reading

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Buying a Business: 5 Things You Need to Know

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

The Next Big Idea? The PowerSquid

5/11/10 at 7:00 PM

Chris Hawker has been an inventor his entire life. But when he came up with the idea for funny-looking power strip, he knew he was "onto something big." Continue Reading

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On Location Tours

The Next Big Idea? On Location Tours

5/11/10 at 6:00 PM

Georgette Blau always wondered why no one offered a tour of New York landmarks featured in TV shows and movies. So she decided to start her own. Continue Reading

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Buying a Franchise: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/10/10 at 4:30 PM

Franchises can provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and support to build their own businesses. But they're not without risks. How to identify the right opportunities. Continue Reading

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The Associated Press

Top Companies Started During a Recession

5/10/10 at 3:00 PM

Is a recession actually a good time to launch a company? From General Electric to Microsoft, some of the biggest names in business were started during tough times. Continue Reading

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Patents: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/10/10 at 3:00 PM

Got a hot new invention? How to file a patent and protect your idea. Continue Reading

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The Best (and Worst) Business Names

5/10/10 at 2:00 PM

A smart, catchy name can make a business a household name. Choose the wrong one, and you could spend millions just reminding customers what you do. Continue Reading

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The Best Business Ideas for Teens

5/10/10 at 2:00 PM

More teens than ever want to start their own businesses. The good news is, it's easier than ever to get started. Here's how. Continue Reading

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