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Can't get a job, start a business
Mitchell Hartman Feb 9, 2011
The story of one family that traded unemployment for entrepreneurship. These 'rebound entrepreneurs' took a page out of history, literally, to stake their future on a new magazine.
NFL commissioner to take dollar salary if player talks fail
Steve Henn Sep 22, 2011
The NFL's head honcho Roger Goodell vows to reduce salary from $10 million to $1 if current player negotiations end in a work stoppage. The commissioner's move is the latest instance of a top executive offering to take a dollar salary in the face of adversity. That got us wondering: How did this whole ritual get started?
U.S. Patent Office prepares to open first satellite branch
Feb 3, 2011
Patent officials hope to clear backlog of applications by opening satellite office in Detroit.
China's economic show of force
Scott Tong Jan 19, 2011
Chinese president Hu Jintao's visit to Washington reflects a new economic reality. Chinese companies are going global.
The changing role of the venture capitalist
Sep 22, 2011
Kai Ryssdal talks to William Draper, the author of "The Startup Game," which explains how the relationship between venture capitalists and entrepreneurs is vital to the success of the American economy.
ITT splits into three companies
Bob Moon Jan 12, 2011
Manufacturing conglomerate ITT announced today that it's splitting into three separate companies, focusing on aerospace and defense, industrial products and water management. Bob Moon explains why the decision to split a large conglomerate can be a good idea.
Geithner to discuss corporate tax rate with executives
David Gura Jan 7, 2011
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is expected to meet with executives to discuss the current business tax rate -- right now, a high 35 percent. It'll be an important discussion, reports David Gura.
Venture capitalists expected to back more startups in 2011
Mitchell Hartman Dec 21, 2010
Promising startups in technology and research and development are expected to get more support next year.
'Anatolian Tigers' attribute success to Turkish government
Stephen Beard Dec 15, 2010
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Turkey say that the pro-business policies of the Turkish government are helping them grow and succeed. But you won't find as many ostentatious displays of wealth here.
Can start-ups help the economy?
Mitchell Hartman Nov 22, 2010
Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman takes a look at whether start-ups can help add jobs to the economy, especially in the face of outsourcing.
