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The Case Against Vacation Policy	Thursday Jul 24th at 11:34 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
IT consulting firm Bluewolf lets employees take as much vacation as they want, whenever they want—as long as they meet their goals ... read more
Fresh Entrepreneurs	Thursday Jul 24th at 07:22 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Welcome to our ongoing series profiling startups from across the country. We'll be asking for your suggestions and adding profiles on a regular basis ... read more
A Conversation with Michael Gerber	Thursday Jul 24th at 07:22 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
The small business guru and best-selling author argues that anyone can become an entrepreneur ... read more
John Gagliardi Scores with Maverik Lacrosse	Thursday Jul 24th at 07:22 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
John Gagliardi is on top of his game—in lacrosse and in business ... read more
Not Just for Celebrities	Thursday Jul 24th at 07:22 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Russian-born jewelry designer Lana Fertelmeister's line is popular with Hollywood. Now she wants to expand into accessories and clothes ... read more
Why 'How' Matters More Than Ever	Thursday Jul 24th at 07:22 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
New columnist Dov Seidman says human connections are key in a hyperconnected world—no matter whether you're a doughnut maker or a doctor ... read more
To Expand Your Business, Go Home	Wednesday Jul 23rd at 11:06 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
While obviously not for everyone, moving out of your brick-and-mortar offices and running your company solely online can cut expenses and boost productivity ... read more
Slide Show: Readers Show Off Their Home Offices	Wednesday Jul 23rd at 11:06 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
In an age of ever-changing technology and online opportunity, home is where the office is ... read more
Tough Times for eBay Entrepreneurs	Wednesday Jul 23rd at 11:06 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
A bad economy and competition from big e-tailers are challenging those who make a living via online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, and Etsy ... read more
Is That Business Legitimate or a Scam?	Wednesday Jul 23rd at 11:06 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
The FTC is drafting new rules to counter unfair practices. In the meantime, aspiring business owners should apply lots of common sense ... read more
Should You Tell Clients You Work from Home?	Wednesday Jul 23rd at 11:06 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
It's a tricky issue. Carefully weighing the ethical and practical considerations can make or break your home-based business ... read more
Vying with Starbucks: A Love-Hate Thing	Monday Jul 21st at 06:55 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
As Starbucks' expansion loses steam, independent coffee shops reveal the subtle ways they compete with the coffee powerhouse ... read more
Equalizing Equity Access for Women CEOs	Monday Jul 21st at 06:55 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Springboard's current venture capital forum targets equity financing for media companies run by female entrepreneurs. We track its process ... read more
The Escalator Pitch	Saturday Jul 19th at 10:19 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Veteran entrepreneurs and financiers have long understood the need for succinct pitches. Enter the Twitpitch. It's not what you think ... read more
Entrepreneurs Who Get Published	Friday Jul 18th at 04:12 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Some entrepreneurs find creative writing a fine stress reliever—and maybe even an unexpected income stream ... read more
Business Books for the Beach	Friday Jul 18th at 04:12 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Classic management texts. Inspiration and self-help. And a primer on—farming? That's what we found when we asked entrepreneurs what they're reading this summer. Below, a few suggestions for your beach bag ... read more
Venture Capital Loves Virtual	Friday Jul 18th at 04:12 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
An army of startups developing tools to enhance our virtual lives attracted $345 million in venture investment in the first half of the year ... read more
Centuries-Old Family Businesses Share Their Secrets	Thursday Jul 17th at 06:03 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Other enterprises can benefit by borrowing strategies from these companies that have prospered generation after generation ... read more
You Don't Have to Ditch the Day Job	Thursday Jul 17th at 02:05 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Here are seven tips on how to launch a successful Internet outfit without leaving your desk ... read more
Indie Filmmakers Hit Their Target	Wednesday Jul 16th at 10:45 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Taking cues from musicians' Internet business models, filmmakers are transforming the movie biz by handling marketing, distribution, and DVD sales ... read more
How Angel Investors Get Their Wings	Wednesday Jul 16th at 05:24 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Backing entrepreneurs with good ideas can be a moneymaker for these daring investors who go where venture capitalists fear to tread ... read more
From Real Estate Developer to Pizza Man	Wednesday Jul 16th at 04:08 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Jim McGown wanted a career change. So he bought a pub, learned from the locals, and opened a restaurant that does a few simple things well ... read more
What Capital Crunch?	Wednesday Jul 16th at 04:08 PM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Despite the turmoil in housing and the stock market, big investors continue to pump money into venture capital ... read more
Bush Names Small Business Administration Chief	Tuesday Jul 15th at 08:35 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
But Sandy Baruah, a Commerce Dept. official, has only limited small-biz experience, and, if confirmed, will have only a few months to serve ... read more
Matching the Right People to the Right Jobs	Tuesday Jul 15th at 08:15 AM	source: Business Week - Small Biz
Your workforce's skills change over time, and so does your business. Getting the right people into the right jobs is key to your company's growth ... read more