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A Bump in the Road? Prepping for Preggo Employees

Wednesday Mar 17, 2010

For some business owners, creating a maternity or paternity policy isn't top of mind — until a staffer becomes pregnant.


Entrepreneurs Mixed on Social Media

Monday Mar 15, 2010

Services like Facebook and Twitter have become a popular marketing tool for small firms, but new evidence suggests social media may not be as effective as hoped.


Do You Need a Partner?

Sunday Mar 7, 2010

How to find the right business partner.


Business Owners Get Burned by Sticky Fingers

Wednesday Mar 3, 2010

Eager to trust, some entrepreneurs give staff too much freedom – and wind up losing cash.


Small Businesses Keep Staffs Lean

Tuesday Mar 2, 2010

Even as business picks up, entrepreneurs are keeping their staff small.


First-Time Owners Find Management Comes With Headaches

Wednesday Feb 24, 2010

From hand-holding to scolding, entrepreneurs navigate the tricky part of running a business: Dealing with staff.


Small Businesses Seek More Action on Costs

Tuesday Feb 23, 2010

Some small-business advocates criticized President Barack Obama's proposed health-care overhaul as imposing stiffer requirements on employers to provide insurance for workers while not doing enough to lower costs.


Services Combine Social Media, Marketing

Tuesday Feb 23, 2010

Some small businesses are experimenting with new Web-marketing services that integrate social media, but the services can carry hefty fees and their long-term value remains unclear.


Online Cobblers Fix Footwear From Afar

Wednesday Feb 10, 2010

Shoe-repair shops are increasingly rare, but a number of online cobblers are stepping up to repair footwear by mail.


Start-Ups Will Keep Struggling

Tuesday Jan 5, 2010

Entrepreneurs are hoping 2010 will be a better year to start a small business, but so far the outlook remains bleak.


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