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Main Street needs stability to hire

Small business owners in Babylon, New York say that the slow economy forces them to cut costs and lay off workers.
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World Trade Center's Subway shop up in the sky

See how construction workers eat their lunch in the unfinished World Trade Center in New York City.  More

Turning an American classic on its head

Meet one 'food truck without wheels' in East Atlanta, Ga., that is a unique twist on the familiar American hot dog stand: this one only sells chicken sausage.  More

Cash in on the cupcake biz

Cloud 9 Frozen Yogurt and Cupcakes in Atlanta, Ga., makes their treats from scratch, using all natural ingredients. Grab your notebook, they teach classes as well.  More

Take a risk, make a buck

The founder of flash sale site Rue La La shares his thoughts on succeeding in business.  More

Manage your own winery

Spanish Valley Vineyards in Moab, Utah, is the only local winery that produces 100% organic, Utah-grown wines, including Cabernets, Syrahs, and Reislings.  More

I survived being 'Blockbusted'

David Kahn almost went bankrupt from his dozens of Blockbuster franchises. Now he's back with Yogurt Mountain franchises.  More

Melting millions from gold scraps

Advanced Chemical Company in Rhode Island recycles gold and other metals from industrial production - and business is shining.  More

Small biz accounting site InDinero adds new tools

The buzzy grad of venture firm Y Combinator now automatically calculates a financial plan based on past expenses.  More

Accounting tools for a growing business

Small companies need big financial management power on a tiny budget. These software packages can help.  More

Founders cash out, employees cash in

Founders ready to sell their company may get the biggest payoff by letting the staff buy them out.  More

Training workers to leave for a better job

Faced with high staff attrition, cleaning service owner Derek Christian came up with an unusual solution: He pays to train his employees for new careers.  More

When construction potholes swallow shoppers

Public works projects can take a big sales toll on retails in the construction zone.  More

Franchise failure rates

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Why a $14/hour employee costs $20

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