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More Small Firms Drop Health Care
Accelerating health-care premiums and revenue shortfalls are forcing some small companies to choose between dropping insurance or doing layoffs -- or staying in business at all.

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Korean Invasion Blindsides U.S. Army
Hundreds of Korean immigrants applied for an Army pilot program that offers a shortcut to U.S. citizenship. But so many enlisted that the Army doesn't need them all.
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Hard-to-Insure Find Coverage
People who have lost their health insurance are turning to a little-known strategy: forming a business, or using an existing one, to buy a group policy.
High-Tech Start-Ups Put Down Roots in New Soil
High-tech start-ups are increasingly setting up shop in places previously not known for attracting high-tech firms, including Kalamazoo, Mich., and Toledo, Ohio.
Becoming a Professional Blogger
Mark Frauenfelder, founder of boingboing.net, discusses how he earns a six-figure salary doing something he loves.
In Michigan Cities, Two Economies
Separated by 50 miles, the Michigan cities of Ann Arbor and Warren embody the state's ailing industrial core and a potential road to rebirth.
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Businesses Get Tough on 'Friendly' Fraud
Small Firms Wait for Credit Thaw
Advanta Leaves Credit-Card Niche
Using Spidey Sense on the Border
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Slump Socks Ad Industry's Small End
Minority Dealers Hit Hard by Auto Crisis
Start-Up Boards Spar over Cash Plans
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The Franchise Decision
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Self-Employment Doesn't Come Free
Getting Your Due
New Ways to Buy Bach Online
Exhibitions Game
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Start-Up's Algorithm for Success
Small-Business Credit Sees Thaw
Devising Strategies for Flu Interruptions
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Banks Face Hits on Real Estate
CEOs Should Take Investors Along for Ride
In Glum Times, Repair Shops Hum
Franchise Sales Pull Back
Jobless Tap Power of Merchandising
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Entrepreneurs Cut Own Pay to Stay Alive
New and Improved
Sweet Returns
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Bringing a New Business Into Fold
EBay Acquisition Clears Hurdle
Novel Approach to Health Plans

Starting Over—as an Entrepreneur
For laid-off workers, launching a business may seem the best path to survival. Here are the stories of five people who are taking that route and the lessons they’ve learned.
Businesses to Benefit From Energy Tax Breaks
Most of what the economic-stimulus plan offers small businesses in terms of energy incentives will eventually trickle down from state and local governments.
Credit Woes Hit Entrepreneurs
Small-business owners are facing a credit-card crunch, hurting the personal finances of some.
Small Businesses Try to Avoid Layoffs
At a time when the news is filled with large companies announcing major layoffs, some small businesses are determined to buck the trend.

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With 'Geek' In The White House, Will Pols Get Social Media Message?
Social media vets spoke to entrepreneurs Thursday about the do's and don'ts for politicians embracing Web 2.0 services like Twitter and Facebook.
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Opportunity Knocks in Stimulus Plan
Many small businesses, buffeted by declining revenue and tight credit, have set their sights on a possible new customer: the government.

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Small Firms Dig for Funding
As many big banks pull back on commercial lending, small companies are turning to a new, and often pricier, set of alternatives.
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Naming Rights
Relief may be on the way for small businesses stuck with bad Web addresses. Next year, the organization that oversees the Internet will start selling rights to an unlimited number of new top-level domains.
Creating a Successful Site For Almost Nothing
A Small Company's Web Video Contest Gets People Talking

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Business Solutions: E-tailers Add Some Glam
As e-commerce matures, Web retailers are looking to add a little razzle-dazzle to their sites. They're using a range of new tools to help them spruce up online shopping with features like video, product customization and visual search.
The Economics of Giving It Away

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Do They Make Money Off the Dollar Menu?
Bargain fast-food menus are booming in the current economy -- but some promotions have become a battleground for franchisees over costs. Here's a look at the bottom line of five popular deals.
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New Ads Will Stir Up Coffee Wars
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Restaurants Dish Out Promotions

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In Crisis, Luggage Maker Fights for Life
Like many entrepreneurs, J.W. Hulme's owners borrowed heavily to fuel growth. Now the credit crunch has thrown the company -- and its owners lives -- into a spiral.
Scenes From a Layoff: Tile Maker Takes Hit
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Loan Defaults by Franchisees Soar
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Ready to Be the Boss?
Becoming an entrepreneur requires a special mindset. Take the right steps before striking out on your own to make sure self-employment is a good fit.
The Secrets of Independent Retailing Success
“Retail Superstars” tells how the maverick, eccentric or just plain detail-oriented independent retailer can still flourish in the era of big-box stores. One sure-fire crowd pleaser: Make sure your restrooms are nice
Do They Make Money Off the Dollar Menu?
Bargain fast-food menus are booming in the current economy -- but some promotions have become a battleground for franchisees over costs. Here's a look at the bottom line of five popular deals.
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New Search Service Has Techies Talking
A small software company is causing a stir in the technology world with a highly anticipated new Internet-search service that some speculate could eventually challenge Google.
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Real Estate With a Past
When a small business looks for a new location, a vacant space raises a question: Once a Loser, Always a Loser?
Small Talk
Kelly Spors answers questions about LLCs, gauging ideas and company names.
Insight Exchange
A conversation with top entrepreneurs about keeping customers, and finding opportunities, in tough economic times.
Teens Turn to Summer Start-Ups
Faced with the darkest summer-job market in decades, teens are turning to entrepreneurship. Here are a few tips for teens considering start-ups.
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