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Using Barter to Grow
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Friday May 9th at 09:43 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Barter exchanges can help you build your business without spending a lot of cash
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Mom: An Entrepreneur's Secret to Success
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Friday May 9th at 06:56 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Of course a mother's impact extends to business. We asked 10 renowned entrepreneurs, from Richard Branson to Bobbi Brown, to get specific
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When Small Biz Can't Get a Loan
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Friday May 9th at 06:56 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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With lending tight, more entrepreneurs are turning to controversial "merchant cash advances"
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How to Build Brand Friendship
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Friday May 9th at 06:56 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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To create a truly powerful brand, you need to establish a sense of belonging, friendship, and dependability between product and customers
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Alumni Networks: Knotting the School Tie
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Wednesday May 7th at 05:34 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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While tapping former classmates to help build a business isn't a new idea, getting in touch with them is getting easier
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Should You Pay Your Student Intern?
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Wednesday May 7th at 05:34 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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It's a thorny issue, particularly for small employers. But understanding the law and the shifting policies at colleges can aid the decision
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Bankruptcies on the Rise
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Wednesday May 7th at 04:23 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Tighter credit, rising commodity prices, and slipping sales aren't slamming just Wall Street; now small businesses are getting hit
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Cutting Costs with Online Coupon Sites
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Wednesday May 7th at 04:23 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Web sites that offer money-saving discounts are enjoying a resurgence in the current economy, as consumers surf for bargains
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Low Prices Are Not Always Your Friend
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Monday May 5th at 09:42 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Cutting prices might seem reasonable given the state of the economy, but doing so could backfire over the long run, argues our columnist
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Business Advice for Artists from Artists
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Monday May 5th at 09:42 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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While most fine artists will not see Picasso-size deals in their lifetime, they have ways to promote themselves and boost their sales
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Are You Losing Control of Your Business?
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Monday May 5th at 09:42 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Networks and resources for startups abound, but small companies managing expansion need help, too. No. 1 on your to-do list? Make a "stop doing" list
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Let Your Customers Do the Financing
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Monday May 5th at 05:03 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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The co-owner of a popular Boston food market discusses his unusual strategy—and has advice for businesses hit by the credit crunch
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Paying Back Private Investors
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Monday May 5th at 05:03 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Start by assessing the expectations of each individual. Then modify commercial practices to fit your company's needs
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Busting the 'Free Money' Myth
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Monday May 5th at 05:03 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Searching for a government grant or no-interest loan to start a business? Don't waste your time
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Will a Stranger Lend You $25,000?
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Monday May 5th at 05:03 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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How for-profit social lending marketplaces work, and why they might be worth considering to land a business loan
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The Art of the Ask
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Monday May 5th at 05:03 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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It's a ticklish skill to master, but fundraising is about building relationships—politely
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Business Software for Free
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Friday May 2nd at 11:10 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Management software that's easy—and free
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The Apps Small Biz Needs Now
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Thursday May 1st at 06:35 AM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Want to get rich? The company that gives small business owners the tools they need to work smarter and faster will be the next Google
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Intrapreneurs and Adaptive Persistence
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Thursday May 1st at 03:17 AM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Author Gregg Vanourek on applying entrepreneurial principles to your life, why a recession can be a good time to start a business, and more
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Fresh Entrepreneurs
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Thursday May 1st at 03:17 AM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Handmade hats, organic food for children, and a Web site that turns rants into actions. BW Chicago profiles three companies worth watching
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Do Reputation Management Services Work?
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Wednesday Apr 30th at 07:41 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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A new industry promises to help counter negative search results on the Web. Hiring one of these fixers may make nasty comments go away
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How to Foster Tech Entrepreneurship
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Wednesday Apr 30th at 07:41 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Startup hotshots are older and more educated than generally thought; it follows that training and finance skills should be offered to all age groups
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How to Make Meetings Matter
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Wednesday Apr 30th at 07:41 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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They're a crucial part of the business process, but if your meetings are planned on autopilot, you're probably not sending the right message
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Finding Your Company's Great Thinkers
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Wednesday Apr 30th at 07:41 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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If you get a little creative, you'll uncover the inventive minds that are already in your midst. Just give them a chance to show themselves
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Determine Your Company's Worth
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Monday Apr 28th at 03:31 PM
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source: Business Week - Small Biz
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Before making a major business decision, know your company's real worth. It's a more complex process than you think
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