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Check out our new blog, blogspotting.net. It'll follow the drama as blogs spread into corporations, the ad world, and the media. BusinessWeek's Steve Baker and Heather Green are the co-bloggers, and they'll be looking for you to join the conversation. As part of this week's cover story, you'll also find online a profile of one of the hottest real estate bloggers, Lockhart Steele, a Q&A with Stonyfield Farm's blogger, and a tip sheet for companies trying to map out their blog strategy
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Retail Outlook
Will weakness in housing and rising energy prices mean consumers are running out of gas? We talk with a retail analyst and a consumer expert about the outlook for the holiday season

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Best Global Brands
These 100 brands are among the world's most recognized—and most valuable

Best Places to Launch a Career
We canvassed career-services directors, employers, and students to rank the best companies for recent graduates

BusinessWeek 50
Our picks of the top-performing companies from the S&P 500. Plus, regional rankings for Asia and Europe:
Asia's BusinessWeek 50
Europe's BusinessWeek 50

Customer Service Champs
Companies that excel at pleasing customers, based on J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction data and our own reader survey

Hot Growth 100
From young, upstart companies to those that have been around for centuries: Plus, regional rankings of top-performing small businesses in Asia and Europe:
Asia's Hot Growth 100
Europe's Hot Growth 100

Info Tech 100
Emerging-market cellular players, wireless phone and gear makers, and Web giants are this year's stars

World's Most Innovative Companies
Nurturing, creative cultures allow these companies to wow customers with innovative products and services

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SmallBiz Special Report: Franchising's New Frontier
Here's an in-depth look at these businesses -- which now employ 18 million people doing everything from plant care to elderly care -- and why they appeal to financiers and average Janes alike. Plus, a look at three stages of franchising: Starting out, achieving success, and trying to keep finding new growth. What should you look for before signing on to become a franchisor? And don't miss our Slide Show that goes inside four hot franchises



Martha's Poncho: An Amazing Yarn
When Stewart's crocheted coming-home garb set off an enormous wave of interest, Lion Brand Yarn quickly spun off its own version





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