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Accidental entrepreneur Bob Williamson's personal turnaround led to the creation of his 180-employee, $26 million company
Accidental entrepreneur Bob Williamson's personal turnaround led to the creation of his 180-employee, $26 million company
How to Build Brand Friendship
To create a truly powerful brand, you need to establish a sense of belonging, friendship, and dependability between product and...
To create a truly powerful brand, you need to establish a sense of belonging, friendship, and dependability between product and...
Mom: An Entrepreneur's Secret to Success
Of course a mother's impact extends to business. We asked 10 renowned entrepreneurs, from Richard Branson to Bobbi Brown, to...
Of course a mother's impact extends to business. We asked 10 renowned entrepreneurs, from Richard Branson to Bobbi Brown, to...
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• Remembering Jeffry Timmons
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• Taking Advantage of a Down Market
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• New Pitch for a Sports Marketer
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• Should You Pay Your Student Intern?
BusinessWeek.com - It's a thorny issue, particularly for small employers. But understanding the law and the shifting policies at colleges can aid the decision
• Low Prices Are Not Always Your Friend
BusinessWeek.com - Cutting prices might seem reasonable given the state of the economy, but doing so could backfire over the long run, argues our columnist
• Why Loan Scams Are Increasing
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• Business Advice for Artists from Artists
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• What Surveys Say About Recession
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• Securing Insurance in Risky Industries
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• Intrapreneurs and Adaptive Persistence
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• Selling Your Products in Europe
BusinessWeek.com - The strong euro makes Europe a draw for U.S. manufacturers, but the area's complexity means you may have to change how you deal with distributors
• Fresh Entrepreneurs
BusinessWeek.com - Handmade hats, organic food for children, and a Web site that turns rants into actions. BW Chicago profiles three companies worth watching
• How to Choose a Business Partner
BusinessWeek.com - Evaluate based on skills and personality, not emotional ties. Then define roles and formalize the agreement with the help of a lawyer
• Tax Tips for Procrastinators
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