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If you want to secure venture capital, avoid these 8 mistakes.

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3 Weeks to Startup: Week 2
Starting a business doesn't have to take weeks or years.



Great Minds of Business
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The 20th century jumped from the Industrial Revolution to the Information Age due to these visionary entrepreneurs. Read about what makes them great, and come back to see who will be added as the 21st century takes shape.
Henry Ford
In just four decades, Ford’s innovative vision of mass production produced the affordable “automobile."
Bill Gates
The digital demagogue earned billions by anticipating the market's needs.


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Economic Downturn Survival Guide
Economic Downturn Survival Guide
Get everything you need to make the bad times your best times.



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Success Stories
Get inspired by these entrepreneurs who have taken their idea and made it a success.

A Meeting to Remember A Meeting to Remember
If you build it, they will come--and actually stay awake, too.
Leading LadiesLeading Ladies
These women-led businesses are speeding their way to the top.
I Did It My WayA Business That Succeeds With E-mail Marketing
Fur-Get Me Not keeps customers well-informed with company news, events and stories.

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Business Ideas: Got An Idea?

Computer Cleaning Service
Computer Cleaning Service

Almost every employee in an office has a computer. And all of those computers need to be cleaned.
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  Artificial Plants
Artificial Plants

Not everyone has a green thumb. Thankfully, artificial plants are pretty hard to kill.
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Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Business
Business Structure Basics
Choosing a structure for your business can be a confusing jumble of legalese and acronyms. But with this basic guide, you'll be able to select the structure that will serve your business best at tax time.
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Top 5 Mistakes in Forming Your Corporation
Doing some research on the front end can save you a load of money.

3 Weeks to Startup: Week 1
Starting a business doesn't have to take weeks or years.

Sustainability Emerges as a Business Model
These two entrepreneurs have learned the cost savings and competitive advantages of going green. Learn how you can be a green entrepreneur in your industry.

The World Awaits Your Green Business
Learn which industries the West Coast Green Conference recommends are ready for your green idea.

From Dream Chaser to Dream Maker
Meet 3 entrepreneurs who never "made it big" until they started helping others reach the same dream.

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Nonprofit Vs. For-Profit Social Ventures
Social entrepreneurs usually lean toward nonprofit, but there are pros and cons to consider.

Nonprofits Launch Social Sidelines
A revenue-generating business can produce the capital to widen the reach of your social enterprise.

Entrepreneurial Mates
Couples often fight over money--and spouses who run a business together are no exception.

Hire Your Spouse and Save
Employing a spouse, or a child, can be a great way to save on health benefits and taxes. Here's what you need to know.





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