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Small Businesses: Big Concerns And High Hopes
The neighborhood hardware store, the cozy diner, the independent bookstore — they have seen customers leave in droves for Lowe's, Starbucks and Amazon.com. After shrinking dramatically during the Great...
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When It Comes To Jobs, Not All Small Businesses Make It Big
When politicians say that small businesses are key to job growth, what most people imagine are mom-and-pop shops — the dry cleaner or coffee place. It may make a good sound bite, but research shows...
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The Roots Of Franchising Took Hold In A Hair Salon Chain
Franchising is commonplace throughout the retail and service economy, whose pioneers included a former servant turned hair salon owner in the late 19th century. Such businesses are not for everyone,...
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What Small Businesses May Lose By Using Online Tools
Digital tools make starting a small business easier than ever. There are apps and websites to incorporate, find lawyers, make payroll, manage HR and marketing. Convenience can come at a price, however,...
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What Happens When The Pace Of Startups Slows Down
New businesses normally create many of the new jobs in the American economy. But since the financial crisis, the pace of business formation has slowed sharply. Some economists worry that with fewer...
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Small Firms May Soon Turn To Crowdfunding To Sell Shares
Crowdfunding is popular among musicians, filmmakers and artists looking for a way to finance their next project. Now the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering rules that would allow small...
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When Divorce Leads To A Happily Ever After For A Small Business
Most often, when married business owners divorce, both relationships sour. But that's not always the case. Some couples have figured out a way to make their companies succeed even after they've split.
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Small Businesses Fight Big-Box Stores By Specializing
As online and mega stores take up more of the retail landscape, small mom-and-pop shops are getting more specific. We examine one of the ways small stores are looking to survive and possibly thrive.
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Amid The Device Hype, This Startup Is Taking Wearables To Heart
There's a lot of money and attention going toward wearable devices, though the sophistication of the technology varies. One company is developing wearables with clusters of tiny high-tech senors.(Image...
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Crowdfunding Can Help Build Business, But At What Cost?
The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to let small businesses get financed by the masses. Investing in startups is risky, though. Meanwhile, critics are wary of regulation.
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