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A Higher Hurdle For Inventors Has it become too easy to win and defend patents? The Supreme Court says yes
SMART ANSWERS
Management Myth Busters It's essential to work 60 hour weeks, constantly hire employees and add clients, and fix major problems by yourself. True or false?
SUCCESS STORIES
A New Take on the Travel Guidebook By offering personalized, hand-bound books for travelers seeking the best of a destination at a specific time, a small publishing outfit is thriving
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING
"Course-Correcting" for Growth Expanding a company is a process requiring constant change. One key quality for a leader is the ability to get back on track when something has gone awry
VIEWPOINT
Teach Your Customers Something New By incorporating fresh ideas into your pitches, you're more likely to capture your audience's imagination—and land their business
LEADERSHIP
Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur Stuart Skorman, a former hippie turned dot-com mogul, offers lessons from his spectacular wins and equally disappointing losses
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The Money in Marathons Why marathons have evolved from relatively solitary, spartan affairs into celebratory social events
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The Netflix Copycats Meet five startups that specialize in renting products or selling services ranging from wine selections to wristwatches
Getting Started
Buying/Selling a Business Researching Your Target Market Incorporate a Business -- In 10 Minutes
Franchising
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Sales & Marketing 101 Research Crafting an Effective Marketing Plan
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21 Ways to Boost Your Online Presence Internet & E-Commerce Technology
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The Problem with Loyalty Programs
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