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Underdog Days
The big guys couldn't take the heat--can you rise to the occasion?

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Granting Geniuses
These entrepreneurs don't just run businesses; they do good works. And they've been recognized with $500K MacArthur Fellowships for their accomplishments.

Currying Favor Creatively
With culturally inspired chocolates and a focus on going green, our Woman of the Year is taking taste to a whole new level.

Snapshot of an Underdog
A father-and-son team challenge industry giants by focusing on picture-perfect quality and user friendliness for their photo sharing and printing site.

Starting Second Life
The creator of today’s hottest virtual land offers a glimpse into his reality.


Slideshows of Successful Entrepreneurs

15 Biggest Innovations of 2007
Whether they changed the way you read or the way you ride, these notable inventions from the past year will continue to influence their industries and our lives.


2008 Franchise 500
2008 Franchise 500

Find out more about the franchises that made the 29th annual Franchise 500 list.


10 Romantic Businesses
10 Romantic Businesses

These 10 romance-based businesses keep the fires burning and the money flowing all year long.


Entrepreneurial Survival Stories
Entrepreneurial Survival Stories

How 8 business owners succeeded, almost failed and came back better than ever.




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The Scholarly 'Apprentice'
In an insightful Q&A, social entrepreneur and reality TV winner Randal Pinkett discusses time management, finding balance and giving back to communities.

Pump It Up
Rising gas prices can mean rising profits, if you play it smart.

The Danger Zone
Learn about the daily dangers faced by these risk-taking entrepreneurs.

From the Ashes
After the San Diego wildfires, Renee VanHeel found herself without a home or office. Now she's back in business and using her entrepreneurial skills to help her cope.

Making the Most of What You Have
Sometimes, seeing the silver lining is all you need to keep your business burning bright.

Over and Out
Meet four ex-cops who left their badges behind to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Viva Entrepreneurship
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we explore Hispanic entrepreneurship and business owners paving the way for their culture's future.

Eyes Wide Open
Caffeine-loving entrepreneurs are finding new ways to give people their daily jolt.

Baby on Board
Need a business idea? Have a baby. Meet some entrepreneurs whose role as fathers led to successful ventures.

Here Today; Abroad Tomorrow
Some entrepreneurs are taking their ventures overseas and finding that the cultural benefits outweigh the business challenges.

My Mom, My Mentor
Entrepreneurs share the motherly advice that has shaped them into the successful leaders they are today.

Cashing In On Controversy
Jon Basso has thrown traditional forms of advertising by the wayside and is serving up big helpings of controversy instead with his Heart Attack Grill.





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