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Best Startup Markets for 2009If you're looking to capitalize on the next big thing, it's all about knowing where to look. here are 4 booming markets to keep an eye on this year.
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Building a Support TeamEnsure that the people you work with have the skills necessary to expand your business.
Design Your Office SpaceYou don't have to break the bank to set up a home office that's both functional and pleasing to the eye.
You Don't Have to Quit Your Day JobFor many, the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to starting a business while still employed.
Startup from A to ZForget the ABCs you learned in grade school. This entrepreneurial alphabet has the terms you need to know to help your new business succeed.
10 Businesses Based on a Bad EconomyIf you want to weather the storm, keep these industries in mind.
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Ask a LawyerMind Your PostsYou want your blog to attract a lot of search engine traffic, but if you go too far there's a risk that someone will sue you.
Ask Jim®Starting in a Tough EconomyTo fund a startup in the current economy, focus on your own capital.
Buying InA Cause Close to HomeYour business can be a perfect platform for community service.
Reaching OutThis serial entrepreneur hit it big as a franchisee.
Money MattersBetter to Launch Online?While online stores appear to have the low-cost advantage over brick-and-mortar locations, looks can be deceiving.
Sales and MarketingBig Results on a Small BudgetFigure out who your best prospects are and then find them creative methods to reach that core group of customers.
Smart IdeasA Work-Life Balancing Act Dana Oliver's franchise lets her spend quality time with her daughter and still run her busienss.
A Dog-Lover's Other Best FriendDogs--and their owners--are helping this entrepreneur fetch some serious profits.
Saving Water, Saving GraceThis little blue cube is bringing in some serious green.
A Piece of (Fake) Cake The cake might not be real, but the money is.
Top 55 Things Every Startup Should KnowYou can learn now from what these entrepreneurs wish they'd known then.
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Biz 101On a BudgetBudgeting is your most powerful business tool--learn how to use it.
Is Your Site Ready for Launch?Make sure your website includes all these must-haves.
Bytes and Bits You Can UseGive your biz a boost with the latest tech.
Trend Spotting with the Experts 3 experts weigh in on the latest industry trends.
Is Franchising for You?Consider these questions before you jump in.