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OCTOBER 18, 2010
For years, business schools have been working as a silent partner in hundreds, if not thousands, of new business ventures dreamt up by students
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
Check out 25 promising businesses founded by entrepreneurs in the U.S. aged 25
or less
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Meet 31 innovative startups selected by the World Economic Forum for their
potential impact on technology, health, the environment, and human welfare
JULY 12, 2010
BP's gusher has spewed oil for nearly three months, marring dozens of miles
shoreline from Texas to the Florida Panhandle and putting a dent in the
region's $100 billion annual tourism industry
JUNE 24, 2010
Kickstarter.com helps creative people fund art, films, music—and quirky
businesses. Flip through this slide show for snapshots of eight that have
received backing
JUNE 3, 2010
Meet the entrepreneurs behind 25 companies that aim to turn a profit while
helping to solve social ills
MAY 6, 2010
Meet the Top 25 businesses in this year's ranking by the not-for-profit
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
APRIL 21, 2010
ZoomProspector weighed 11 factors-including the number of startups, quality of the workforce, and resources like universities and venture capital-to compile a list of the top places to build the next Apple or Google.
MARCH 9, 2010
One year after profiling new business ventures started by the recently unemployed, we check to see where they are now
DECEMBER 22, 2009
The men and women who have done the impossible and/or improbable, in business, politics, media, and entertainment. The lesson: Passion and persistence pay off
DECEMBER 18, 2009
From Cabbages & Condoms in Thailand to Zingerman's in Michigan, case studies of sustainable community food enterprises
DECEMBER 4, 2009
Advice on getting the service you need when hiring a center to handle inventory, packaging, and shipping
DECEMBER 4, 2009
Renowned business figures from historically marginalized groups offer advice on how to beat the odds
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
A new study examines the factors that entrepreneurs running high-growth companies say are instrumental to their success
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Ernst & Young's annual awards program recognizes owners and managers running high-growth companies. Meet this year's national winners
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Check out 25 businesses founded and managed by some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the U.S. ages 25 and under
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Twenty business founders tell us how they struck gold, whether it was a bolt from the blue or the result of a disciplined search process
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Small business owners are already getting ready for the holiday season
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Snapshots on how far the Best Young Entrepreneurs of 2008 have come, and what's next for each
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
Borrow strategies from one of the world's best business communicators
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Independent companies that rely on manual labor to produce costly, handcrafted products are struggling. Here are snapshots of 20 industries that have managed to survive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Cast your vote for the top young entrepreneur in Asia
AUGUST 21, 2009
With the help of our own crowd of Twitter followers, we selected a list of people whose tweets deserve your attention. Some are Twitter celebrities; others are less well known
AUGUST 14, 2009
Scott Blitstein discusses his favorite services for those looking to start a business on the cheap
AUGUST 10, 2008
An ongoing series profiling startups from across the country
AUGUST 7, 2009
Business owners' profitable—if at times
unconventional—strategies for reducing their environmental impact
AUGUST 7, 2009
Four experts praise and pan some well-known examples
JULY 24, 2009
A new study disproves myths about entrepreneurs
JULY 10, 2009
Co-branding is being used increasingly by companies large and small to raise awareness and generate sales
JULY 7, 2009
Readers suggest a rich variety of establishments that have thrived through recessions, location changes, and fickle customers
JUNE 25, 2009
From Baltimore to Mongolia, award-winning development projects from local chambers of commerce have helped business and strengthened global ties
JUNE 19, 2009
Feedback on what's working and what's not from 15 small business founders and chief executives from across the country
JUNE 17, 2009
One beloved retailer sells some 1,600 types of cheese alone. Another inspired two former customers to inter their ashes within its 68,000-square-foot flagship. What you can learn from 24 retailing greats
JUNE 5, 2009
From the sleekest technology to an upscale tea vendor, these companies are not only thriving but making a difference where it counts
JUNE 5, 2009
Phone service, Web design, and legal fees needn't cost a bundle. Here's how to save on these charges, and more
JUNE 5, 2009
California's Merced County has been devastated by the housing bust. It's
counting on small businesses to revitalize its economy
JUNE 5, 2009
Have fun this summer—and don't forget to load the beach bag and iPod with these books and podcasts
JUNE 2, 2009
A look at the top small business lenders as ranked by the Small Business Administration
MAY 26, 2009
You don't need to quit your day job—or invest a fortune—to get started on any of these ventures
MAY 19, 2009
Every town has a richest man or woman. We tell you who they are in 100 American cities
MAY 15, 2009
A narrated slide show about efforts in California's Merced County to revitalize its hard hit economy by encouraging small business
MAY 12, 2009
Nine out of ten new restaurants are destined for failure, but these establishments have thrived through recessions, location changes and fickle customers.
APRIL 14, 2009
Economist Paul Kedrosky shares reasons for the initial success of 15 renowned companies that were launched during recessionary periods
APRIL 13, 2009
Entrepreneurs are coming up with all kinds of innovative and potentially lucrative spins piggybacking on the pioneering microblogging site
APRIL 3, 2009
Navigating your way through the tangle of bureaucracy for municipal, state, and federal contracts can be daunting, to say the least. Here's how to make it through the maze
APRIL 3, 2009
Applying Business Practices to Societal Problems
MARCH 27, 2009
A look at communities where high-growth companies could thrive
MARCH 17, 2009
Entrepreneurs running businesses structured as sole proprietorships, LLCs, partnerships, or S-Corps should be aware of these mistakes
MARCH 13, 2009
"Meet 29 people who have lost their jobs during the current recession and are now starting their own ventures
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Small business owners across the country are trying to increase sales with campaigns that encourage shopping at independents
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Entrepreneurs and small business owners who ignore these tax deductions are leaving money on the table
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Consultants that specialize in helping small companies outsource reveal the secrets to building a good outsourcing relationship.
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
A few simple strategies can help cut crime
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
If absolutely necessary, you can working out a payment plans, barter, or accept inventory for cash
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Laid-off Wall Streeters Turned Entreprenuers
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Making the transition from the military to running your own business
FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Some small businesses are thriving in spite of—and sometimes because of—the recession
JANUARY 26, 2009
A regulatory revival is in the making. But tighter controls on business, just like reforms in other sectors, won't come without a struggle
JANUARY 23, 2009
A checklist and resources for recently laid-off workers considering going into business for themselves
JANUARY 16, 2009
You've cast your votes and we have five top winners, all of them running promising small businesses
JANUARY 13, 2009
A look back at the renowned institution offers business lessons for independent booksellers and other retailers
DECEMBER 30, 2008
Use The Tax Foundation's annual business tax climate rankings to
determine where your company would pay the lowest taxes
DECEMBER 17, 2008
The hottest venture-backed businesses across the country
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Communications coach Carmine Gallo offers 10 tips employers can use to attract new hires and improve interactions with existing talent
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Columnist Keith McFarland describes how to know you're about to lose one of your staffers
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Small employers with limited resources can still find stellar new hires using resources both online and off
DECEMBER 15, 2008
Doing business in sub-Saharan Africa requires ambition,
persistence, and knowledge of the local culture. These companies are finding
success
DECEMBER 5, 2008
Meet the entrepreneurs behind some of the most iconic products introduced during those tumultuous times
DECEMBER 5, 2008
Meet some of the new members of Congress with hands-on experience as entrepreneurs or venture investors
DECEMBER 5, 2008
Business owners tell us how they blow off steam
DECEMBER 5, 2008
Entrepreneurs and researchers are teaming up to save the Georgia's $12 billion agricultural industry
DECEMBER 5, 2008
A dozen renowned founders make the case for marrying business and
philanthropy
NOVEMBER 26, 2008
Vote for Europe's most promising entrepreneurs under 30
NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Meet the 10 finalists and six winners of the annual Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Awards, which honor the best small businesses in Africa
NOVEMBER 25, 2008
BusinessWeek columnist Steve McKee rates celebrity sales pitches
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Snapshots of game-changing collaborations
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
From a Norwegian maker of winches to a Russian pharmaceutical outfit, these 10 small European companies have shown the fastest growth over the past three years
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
The pros and cons of 10 e-commerce platforms
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Entrepreneurs and experts weigh in on the single most important thing a new Administration could do to help small businesses
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Participants in Springboard Enterprises' latest venture capital forum share their pitches
OCTOBER 24, 2008
Renowned chef-restaurateurs offer advice on opening a restaurant in today's bad economy
OCTOBER 24, 2008
Consider these suggestions for trimming costs without touching your
core business
OCTOBER 22, 2008
Twenty subtle indicators can help you gauge the state of the economy and determine what's next
OCTOBER 17, 2008
Take advantage of these tax strategies before the end of the year
OCTOBER 17, 2008
Business owners showcase their products at our holiday feast
OCTOBER 17, 2008
The heads of nine storied family businesses explain how they weathered
previous downturns
OCTOBER 17, 2008
Leading angel investors across the country offer advice for startups seeking funding
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Entrepreneurs and small business owners tell us how the
credit crunch is affecting them—and what they're doing about it
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
A look at such classics as the drive-in, the five-and-dime, and the record shop, which have managed to survive over decades
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Here are the top vote getters in BusinessWeek's fourth annual
search for America's best entrepreneurs 25 and under
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Examples from the book Race and Entrepreneurial Success show
gaps in access to capital and other problems that stifle business
performance
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Check out 25 smart new businesses from some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the U.S. age 25 and under as nominated by our readers
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Snapshots on how far the finalists have come, and what's next for each
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
A number of students spent their summer learning how to write a business plan and create a budget at business-themed camps across the country
AUGUST 22, 2008
How entrepreneurs are using the virtual world to test business ideas on the cheap
AUGUST 22, 2008
Olympians who are also entrepreneurs say each passion fuels the other
AUGUST 22, 2008
To get the most out of their employees, these entrepreneurs used practical, relatively inexpensive ways to create collaborative environments
AUGUST 22, 2008
Great business can come of golf, but know the niceties first
AUGUST 22, 2008
Here's how to launch a direct-mail campaign of your own.
AUGUST 20, 2008
We surveyed the biggest credit-card issuers about their lowest non-introductory rate and their highest penalty rate
AUGUST 15, 2008
Leading investors share 20 common mistakes entrepreneurs should
avoid when making a financing pitch
AUGUST 15, 2008
Meet the Web sites that encourage customers to post their opinions about businesses
AUGUST 4, 2008
A look at 11 big brands that went bankrupt, and what happened next
JULY 23, 2008
The slowdown has been rough on tech stocks, but a study of expected earnings shows the rush to sell has not always been warranted
JULY 23, 2008
For a lot of entrepreneurs, home is where the office is. And the setups can be highly creative
JULY 23, 2008
Every entrepreneur wants to project credibility. These suggestions can help home-based businesses compete with counterparts who operate in commercial spaces
JULY 22, 2008
As Starbucks scales back, we asked independent coffee shop owners around the country to share the strategies they've used to differentiate their businesses
JULY 9, 2008
The famous entrepreneur is working to make his Virgin properties as successful in North America as they are in Europe
JUNE 30, 2008
An ongoing series profiling startups from across the country
JUNE 20, 2008
Upstarts in the Funeral Industry
JUNE 20, 2008
A 401(k) is often a compelling factor for new hires. Here is how your company can set up a good retirement program
JUNE 13, 2008
To celebrate Father's Day, we asked the founders of successful companies to describe how their fathers influenced their business decisions
JUNE 9, 2008
Take a look at 10 overachievers that became breakthrough success stories. Find out how they did it and maybe you can turn your product into a household name
JUNE 6, 2008
Some filmmakers are skipping middlemen and getting their films into theaters themselves. Here's how
MAY 30, 2008
These small businesses came up with names or logos that giant corporations objected to. And infringement lawsuits ensued
MAY 21, 2008
Farms, restaurants, and even retail outlets are taking advantage of the increasing number of "locavores" who insist on fresh and organic ingredients
MAY 16, 2008
We investigate four long-lasting companies, one of which is in its ninth generation, to see how they adapted their products and services over the centuries
MAY 13, 2008
From an international soccer star to an Illinois baker, meet 10 people who stumbled into entrepreneurship and now run their own thriving enterprises
MAY 9, 2008
To celebrate Mother's Day, we asked the founders of 10 highly successful businesses to reflect on the million things she gave them
MAY 1, 2008
Here are effective ways to avoid being slammed unfairly by Web customers and to respond constructively to critics
APRIL 21, 2008
Other Music's smart strategies help it deal with an upended retail business model and the demands of selling on the Web
APRIL 16, 2008
Nobody likes a limp handshake, but you probably don't realize just how much you communicate through your hands
APRIL 16, 2008
With clients like MTV and Atlantic Records, Ted Church, co-owner of Anthem Branding needed two things: help running his promotional products business and an injection of hipness. Enter the interns
APRIL 16, 2008
Entrepreneurs breathe new life into a former company town
APRIL 14, 2008
A cross-section of painters, sculptors, and other fine artists
share business advice
MARCH 31, 2008
Here are five ways to make future tax seasons a little cheerier
MARCH 14, 2008
A nascent entrepreneur's business gets a boost from Israeli
industrialist Stef Wertheimer's incubator
MARCH 11, 2008
To give potential franchisees a sense of what it costs to get started, we looked at franchise disclosure documents from a mix of franchising sectors
MARCH 11, 2008
Experts including longtime franchisor George Naddaff (50 years) and consultant Lori Kiser-Block (20 years) offer some guidance to buyers
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Though Silicon Valley still produces more billion-plus valuation IPOs, Europe is catching up
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
Here are six entrepreneurs' smart strategies for handling downturns in previous years
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
From better equipment to smarter management of resources, here are ways to start saving energy
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
At the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, BusinessWeek picks a dozen newcomers with promising products
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
How Elias Dagher turned his 10,000-square-foot office space into a working laboratory for sustainable systems—and reduced his electric bill
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
A new crop of personal finance Web sites is convincing users to share their private data. Here's how they're doing it
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Here are a few simple rules to follow when you decide to start selling those groovy dog sweaters you knit for your friends
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Economist Bill Conerly tracks how much consumer spending decreased across different sectors during previous recessions. Use these averages to get a sense of what to expect
JANUARY 17, 2008
The Golan Heights Winery deserves credit for helping improve Israeli-made wines and sparking the creation of new wineries across the area
JANUARY 8, 2008
We asked 10 startup gurus to each name a favorite resource, excluding their own books or Web sites, to help readers create a winning business plan
DECEMBER 21, 2007
Entrepreneurs: Need $25,000 or less? For lower interest rates than traditional banks, consider using a social lending Web site
DECEMBER 18, 2007
A kitchen incubator could be the place to start for home cooks looking to turn a hobby into a business
DECEMBER 14, 2007
Meet five entrepreneurs whose companies reflect their beliefs
DECEMBER 14, 2007
Great gifts from small companies
DECEMBER 11, 2007
Aficionados of the grape like to talk, learn, and teach wine, and a growing number are finding they can make money providing online space for people to do just that
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
Management opportunities on college campuses give undergraduates a sense of what it takes to run a business
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
From smart to useful to silly, many social networking and other online services are popping up in Europe
NOVEMBER 14, 2007
White House hopefuls tell BusinessWeek.com where they stand on health care, tax reform, and other major issues that could influence the small business owner's vote in 2008
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Here are readers' top picks from our third annual search for America's most promising young business people
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Businesses have long catered to parents, but some of the latest offerings entrepreneurs have pioneered might surprise you
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
Even pest-sniffing beagles aren't enough to keep us safe from the tiny bloodsucking beasts. Hotels and nursing homes, apartment owners, and tenants are paying a high price
OCTOBER 30, 2007
Some key tenets from the best in the field
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Tips from the experts on how to find reliable manufacturers in China and the right questions to ask when you meet them
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Five entrepreneurs find freedom and profits on the open road
OCTOBER 22, 2007
Business has picked up for all but one of last year's finalists. Some boosted revenues by the millions, and one turned down offers to appear on reality shows
OCTOBER 22, 2007
Check out 25 smart new businesses from some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the U.S. age 25 and under
OCTOBER 11, 2007
Carmine Gallo's research reveals techniques common to the leaders who best know how to inspire their employees, investors, and customers
OCTOBER 5, 2007
The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship reaches out to at-risk teens by encouraging their business talents
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Google's $20 million reward for a moon landing is just one of the many large prizes available to participants in a slew of ultra-competitive competitions
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
Some tips from Heather Champ, community manager for the popular photo-sharing Web site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
Pro athletes who become entrepreneurs often have scant business experience. They do know something about what it takes to win
SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
Analysts, tech gurus, and small-business experts tell BusinessWeek readers about the hottest trends in Web-based marketing and innovation
AUGUST 31, 2007
That low-cost entree into what seemed like a no-brainer franchise could come with hidden risks. Here are some stats
AUGUST 28, 2007
Two years after Hurricane Katrina, a handful of entrepreneurs are doing a lot to revitalize the Crescent City's economy and arts scene
AUGUST 13, 2007
A Virginia farmer is attracting attention with his unconventional farming techniques that emphasize the self-sufficiency of a closed system
AUGUST 3, 2007
Is your enterprise suddenly, unexpectedly in trouble?
Entrepreneurs who have been there and back offer their advice on climbing
out of the hole
JULY 23, 2007
With backing from Build-A-Bear Workshop, there's no stopping Ridemakerz as it opens "body shops" for kids across the country
JULY 18, 2007
Can EMBA students find happiness--and business contacts--in six-minute meetings with colleagues? Columbia University thinks so
JULY 17, 2007
Here are the top vote-getters in our annual search for Europe's most promising young businesspeople
JULY 13, 2007
Cat pictures, gossip, tech talk, politics—there's lots of ways to rake in the dough online
JULY 6, 2007
Drop by Steiner Studios, a $128 million movie studio located in New York City's old Brooklyn Navy Yard
JUNE 29, 2007
If you're looking to expand your business internationally, you'll want to keep handy this list of vital business statistics
JUNE 28, 2007
From a Ming dynasty explorer to fast-food titans to contemporary American computer whizzes, meet 30 all-time greats
JUNE 25, 2007
Watch videos featuring winners of an ambitious program that aims to help business owners break $1 million in sales
JUNE 25, 2007
Spending anywhere from a few grand for nicer furniture to several million for the state-of-the-art office, four companies redesign their spaces to show off their style. Click on for photos and descriptions of the revamped offices.
JUNE 21, 2007
Having conquered show biz, some of today's biggest stars, from Madonna to Diddy, are looking to shine in the business world as well
JUNE 14, 2007
Some 200 companies are getting into the Apple iPhone accessories market. Here's a look at what several are planning
JUNE 14, 2007
Small business experts recommend books for entrepreneurs
JUNE 12, 2007
An online art and craft marketplace, Etsy allows artists to make money doing what they love. Here's what they're saying
JUNE 5, 2007
While admitting that the skills for startup success can't be taught, these new-biz whizzes are happy to share their secrets
JUNE 1, 2007
Cast your vote in our annual survey of Europe's most promising young entrepreneurs age 25 and younger
MAY 24, 2007
A New York-based nonprofit organization offers small companies in developing countries mentors, connections to investors, and MBA student interns instead of direct capital investment. The formula is working
MAY 23, 2007
A new Kauffman Foundation study ranks the 15 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in terms of the number of adults creating businesses each month
MAY 15, 2007
A look at how a veteran craftsman builds a board with materials chosen to minimize environmental impact
APRIL 25, 2007
Why marathons have evolved from relatively solitary, spartan affairs into celebratory social events
APRIL 23, 2007
Meet five startups that specialize in renting products or selling services ranging from wine selections to wristwatches
APRIL 23, 2007
In these families, everyone is an entrepreneur
APRIL 11, 2007
From design to pacing to follow-through, these tips will attract your audience and keep it engaged from the first slide to the last
APRIL 10, 2007
Meet startups that are making money by inventing new waste disposal methods
APRIL 3, 2007
Former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar's tequila brand is rocking the premium market. Here's a look at how it's made
MARCH 19, 2007
Life isn't so simple at the Klatys' 17-acre Simple Times Farm, but the family is persevering. Here, a day-in-the-life tour
MARCH 19, 2007
They took home the prizes. Now they're transforming their winning technology ideas for decreasing the use of fossil fuels into working businesses
MARCH 15, 2007
Meet nine women who made the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, as nominated by our readers
FEBRUARY 28, 2007
For entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in a new place, the 2007 State New Economy Index helps pinpoint the economic strengths of individual states
FEBRUARY 27, 2007
Shared offices are providing support services for the growing cadre of mobile workers from freelancers to entrepreneurs
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
How the man behind a budding coffee empire trains his baristas to make the perfect cup
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Meet 18 women who left the corporate executive track to become entrepreneurs
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
Her "sculpture for the head" has won hat maker Misa Harada top clients ranging from Mick Jagger to Maria Sharapova
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
The famous Poilâne bakery has grown from French icon into a global breadmaker
JANUARY 31, 2007
Five reservist-entrepreneurs describe the challenges they face keeping their businesses going after getting called up for active duty
JANUARY 30, 2007
When franchise owners band together and create independent franchisee associations, multimillion-dollar class-action lawsuits ensue
JANUARY 22, 2007
Rather than try to break into the luxury-goods market, some entrepreneurs have set their sights on ventures catering to the wealthy
JANUARY 16, 2007
Meet 11 people who left full-time jobs to work for themselves. Today each one's business or franchise has yearly revenues of $1 million-plus
JANUARY 10, 2007
Experts offer nine promising business opportunities for 2007
JANUARY 5, 2007
Whether they're designing clothing or selling real estate, these 10 rap artists are going beyond the music industry for business success
DECEMBER 29, 2006
Ten entrepreneurs offer lessons learned during 2006 and what they plan to accomplish in 2007
DECEMBER 25, 2006
Entrepreneurs, politicians, and advocates explain why Cook County shines
DECEMBER 25, 2006
Entrepreneurs' most-wanted gifts, all made by small companies
DECEMBER 22, 2006
Because of increasing demand for horologists, a trade school backed by Rolex is teaching mechanical watchmaking and repair—for free
DECEMBER 13, 2006
As the number of business plan contests held across the U.S. increases, we check in with a sampling of five 2005 winners to see where they are now
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Check out five successful mobile businesses, any one of which could be the next franchise success story
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
Independent farmers have a new weapon against their larger counterparts this holiday season: the growing appeal of organic, free-range, and heritage turkeys
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
Who inspires leading entrepreneurs and innovators? Eight world conquerors sound off
NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Meet the entrepreneurs behind the five winning businesses, as selected by BusinessWeek.com readers
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
IP&R helps inventors develop a prototype and bring their products to market
NOVEMBER 9, 2006
A growing number of small businesses sell products and services aimed at consumers who wish to lessen the environmental footprint of their special day
OCTOBER 31, 2006
In the fall of 2005, BusinessWeek.com readers chose the top five in our inaugural Best Entrepreneurs Under 25 contest. We check in to see how they're doing
OCTOBER 30, 2006
Check out 25 smart new businesses from some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the U.S. aged 25 and under
OCTOBER 19, 2006
If a coffee company can be certified as a socially-responsible business, why can't a diamond mine? Here, a tour of a "conflict-free" mine in Canada
OCTOBER 9, 2006
From consumer products to Web sites, entrepreneurs under 25 are dreaming up great inventions in Europe and turning them into small businesses
OCTOBER 4, 2006
Listen as Besame Cosmetics' Gabriela Hernandez explains how she fashioned her signature bullet lipstick
OCTOBER 3, 2006
The number of small, independent admission consulting firms is growing. But not all are charging as much as you might expect, and some are eschewing the Ivies
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
How a renowned retail consulting and design firm helped four companies improve their names and logos
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
Meet the five most innovative-and youthful-execs in Asia small business today, as selected by BusinessWeek.com readers
SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
With just under 100 employees, Simms manages a line of 120 products while successfully competing for market share. Here's how the high-end fishing gear producer does it
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
There are plenty of smart ways to compete with -box home improvement stores, according to 10 independent hardware store owners from around the country
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Five entrepreneurs running smart, profitable online niche businesses tell you how they did it
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Entrepreneurs describe their eureka moments—and how they turned a burst of inspiration into a business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Five entrepreneurs who partnered successfully with larger companies offer their advice for small outfits seeking to do the same
SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs each pick their favorite mistakes and explain how they turned their mishaps around
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Fourteen of the people behind Internet pioneers like PayPal, Yahoo!, and Netflix offer their advice to entrepreneurs doing business online
AUGUST 28, 2006
What 10 small outfits have to say about turning their brand into a household name
AUGUST 25, 2006
What happened to 11 small businesses when "Oprah picked up the phone and called us herself"
AUGUST 24, 2006
Instead of directing its ads at kids, toymaker Mega Brands is wooing parents with a strategy that emphasizes creativity over achievement
AUGUST 21, 2006
Meet Asia's next generation of up-and-coming business leaders—and then cast your vote
AUGUST 18, 2006
A system of interlocking modular rubber squares made from old car tires could be putting a new bounce in your sidewalk step
AUGUST 16, 2006
Entrepreneurs from Uganda to Honduras are starting or expanding businesses using loans from individuals they're paired with online
AUGUST 9, 2006
Hot sauce enthusiast Nick Lindauer guides you through a fiery market—from $7 steak sauce to $300 limited edition hot sauce
AUGUST 7, 2006
Their first business venture was a flop, but these renowned successes didn't let it defeat them
JULY 24, 2006
Renovating or converting a noncommercial building can offer the distinction, charm, and brand image your business needs at a reasonable cost
JULY 19, 2006
Sometimes the American dream can be a nightmare. But life, and business, go on—as these seven true-life stories demonstrate
JULY 11, 2006
How the Young Presidents' Organization helped 10 leaders build world-class companies, and how you can apply their lessons to your business
JULY 7, 2006
State & Main's unusual business offers would-be owners and industry veterans the help they need to keep a bit of Americana going
JUNE 30, 2006
There are a slew of ways to compete with franchises, according to 10 independent restaurateurs around the country
JUNE 23, 2006
Here are the classic types of sellers you may recognize—along
with some ideas on how to manage them effectively
JUNE 21, 2006
Now that the furniture industry's shows are over, let the buying of
high-tech chairs, stylish bookcases, and museum-piece lamps begin
JUNE 19, 2006
A look at the 20 winners of this year's Make Mine a $Million Business Program, which helps women-owned businesses break the $1 million threshold in annual revenues
JUNE 19, 2006
Five entrepreneurs discuss exactly what it means to make the leap to environmentally friendly business practices
JUNE 16, 2006
Desk-bound, office potatoes take note, cubicles do not equal destiny. If you hate your desk-job, take a look at the entrepreneurs who have redefined the notion of office space
JUNE 14, 2006
Here's what a slew of big wigs had to say would be the one thing they learned that all entrepreneurs should know when starting up
JUNE 14, 2006
Business and political leaders from four struggling towns will try corporate methods of innovation in their bid to attract new companies
JUNE 13, 2006
Many small towns and cities are offering big incentives to entrepreneurs willing to relocate. It could be the perfect relationship
JUNE 5, 2006
Here are six extraordinary outfits on BusinessWeek's annual list of 100 Hot Growth companies
MAY 29, 2006
Its mix-and-match furniture is easy to assemble, easy to move, easy on the wallet—and easy on the eyes
MAY 16, 2006
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APRIL 14, 2006
Specialized camps offer kids a variety of ways to flex their business muscles in areas ranging from the music biz to lemonade startups
APRIL 12, 2006
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SPRING, 2006
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MARCH 24, 2006
Stagers take a property that's sitting on the market and transform it with a little design magic. Check out these Chicago-area examples
MARCH 23, 2006
Whether they—or you—realize it, your business associates will judge you by your attire. Check out this advice before suiting up
MARCH 21, 2006
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MARCH 13, 2006
This crop of fresh faces is poised to shake up the tech world. Here's their advice to wannabe entrepreneurs
MARCH 13, 2006
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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Speakers can be their own worst enemies. Here are our expert's tips on how to make a presentation sing
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
From bells and brews to canvas and food, here are 10 of the longest-lived family businesses in the country
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a sampling of the innovative products and services entrepreneurs are hoping will get investors' interest—and cash—at this year's show
JANUARY 30, 2006
As the demand for video on the Internet explodes, entrepreneurs are delivering short, offbeat films and programs—and drawing a loyal following. A few of the hot upstarts
JANUARY 23, 2006
What good are ingenious ideas or a grand vision if you can't convey their fabulousness to your audience? Take some pointers from these leaders
JANUARY 19, 2006
Meet seven who left the corporate grind behind to start their own businesses, and find out how they did it
JANUARY 18, 2006
A growing number of retirees are choosing to return to work by running their own businesses. Here are some success stories
JANUARY 17, 2006
After being laid off, these creative thinkers took the opportunity to use their years of experience to start their own businesses
DECEMBER 21, 2005
Ten U.S. entrepreneurs offer lessons learned during 2005 and what they plan to accomplish in 2006
DECEMBER 5, 2005
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Meet the five most innovative—and youthful—leaders in U.S. small business today, as selected by BusinessWeek Online readers
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Ron Popeil, gadget hawker extraordinaire, sold his company in August. This slide show is a trip down memory lane with some of the products he made famous
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AUTUMN 2005
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Here are five lower-profile locales that offer entrepreneurs fertile territory to flourish in, both financially and culturally
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