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The angels of Silicon Valley
Queena Kim Jul 3, 2012
Angel investors fund the very early stages of startups, looking to get in early on the next big thing. A lot of angel money ends up going down the drain, but that's just the price of innovation.
Will health care law spur entrepreneurs?
Mitchell Hartman Jun 29, 2012
Some say cheaper insurance could help startup owners focus on business.
How Americans view institutions, big and small
Frank Newport Jun 21, 2012
As part of our weekly Attitude Check, we look at recent Gallup data on how Americans feel about big versus small business, government, and other institutions.
Hesitant outlook for small business owners
Juli Niemann Jun 12, 2012
The index of Small Business Optimism fell by a tenth of a percent last month, but small businesses that weathered the recession may finally be beginning to hire.
Free pizza -- if you order en español
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jun 4, 2012
Beyond Pizza Patron’s marketing gimmicks, a plan to reach Hispanic customers.
At Lulu's: No Wi-Fi for you!
Mark Herz May 18, 2012
Lulu DeCarrone was tired of laptoppers turning her New Haven coffee shop into a silent crypt, so she cut them off. And business has never been better.
Big Girl Cosmetics owes its glow to Oprah
Stacey Vanek Smith May 7, 2012
Seven years ago Kiley Russell sold the car she received as a lucky audience member at The Oprah Winfrey show. Today, that seed money has grown into a thriving cosmetics business.
'Popuphood' aims to bring new business to Old Oakland
Andrew Stelzer Apr 30, 2012
A small business incubator seeks to revitalize a neighborhood in Oakland through a handful of pop-up stores that have no plans to close.
From dreams to reality, by way of Kickstarter
Fiona Ng Apr 30, 2012
Some 50,000 projects have launched through the crowdfunding site so far. Co-founder Yancey Strickler talks about some of his favorite Kickstarter projects.
Kickstarter: D.I.Y. fundraising in the social network age
Kai Ryssdal May 2, 2012
Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler on the crowdfunding site's spectacular growth as it strives to stay true to its mission.
