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Last fall when the government passed what was then a $700 billion economic bailout package, largely intended to prop up failing institutions such as AIG and Citibank, one could hear the collective groan of small business owners across the country. President Obama seems to have been listening...

—Stacy Perman, The New Entrepreneur

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Do-Gooders Who Spread the Dough

Greyston Bakery, which provides job opportunities for the "unemployable," gives 100% of its profits to the Greyston Foundation, which supports numerous community development projects in Yonkers, N.Y.

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How to Make Acquisitions in a Down Economy

Potential deals are abundant because of the recession, but buyers must be careful to avoid the many possible pitfalls

Joining the Family Business

Why these scions decided it was the best career choice after all

Twitter: Building Businesses Tweet by Tweet

Entrepreneurs are finding the fast-rising microblogging site to be a useful tool for reaching out to customers

How to Cut Payroll Costs Without Layoffs

In tough times, you can't help scrutinizing your biggest expense. But it is possible to reduce wage costs without laying off employees

Special Report: Social Entrepreneurs

Meet the best of a burgeoning breed of business owners who aim to both turn a profit and solve social problems

An Expert's Guide to Discounting

Cutting prices without cheapening your image or losing full-paying customers is an art. Timing and flexibility are crucial

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Peer-to-Peer Lending Pain

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Chasing Consumers Down a Tricky Path

The Elevator Pitch: T&E Cleanup

How to Lure MBA Talent

Be Word Wary

How to Land a Government Contract

Setting Up a Cyberstore, Finding Startups

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Wise Policies for Risky Times

Portable PCs: From the TRS-80 to the Mini 2140

Predicting Radical Innovation Success

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Thinking Tough

Evolving With the Industrial Landscape

Dilbert's Creator's Entrepreneurial Advice

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A Policy for Now

Worried about getting stiffed? Consider trade credit insurance, which offers protection when customers can't pay their bills