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-114084-m-4-sc-20-new_regulations_impact_toy_makers-i It was last August when the New York Times reported that Mattel was recalling 967,000 toys because they contained lead paint. The same article ... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0800 114084 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-113789-m-4-sc-20-avoid_legal_time_bombs-i If you own a business in the U.S. long enough, there's a strong likelihood that your business will be sued. When that happens, it will cost you a ... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800 113789 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-113759-m-4-sc-20-new_rules_new_headaches_for_importers-i If you import goods into the United States, times are a bit tough right now. Consumer demand is falling, transportation prices are high, the weak ... 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