http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Find information to help grow your online business with business plans, Thomas Register, news articles and more http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114337-m-1-sc-10-a_surefire_way_to_get_a_licensing_agreement-i One of the challenges of writing a column on inventing is the breadth of the topic. Not only does this speak to people in the idea stage but also to ... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0800 114337 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114289-m-1-sc-10-4_alternative_funding_sources-i As the economy struggles to rebound, unemployment rates remain at historical highs and millions of Americans are still looking for work. As a result, ... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0800 114289 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-114284-m-1-sc-10-4_common_venture_capital_myths-i Raising venture capital financing--as a first-time founder in particular--is a difficult task, even in the strongest of financial markets. At a ... 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