The hidden cost of Google Apps
Cheap software can become pricey when the learning curve eats into your business’s productivity. Have you tried out Google Apps? What do you think?
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DiggWhat entrepreneurs are feeling: Fear
In tough times, entrepreneurs have every reason to feel anxious. How are you handling the downturn?
A cult BBQ brand stages a comeback
After selling their secret sauce, then buying it back, Texas Best BBQ sauce is laying plans for its big break. What’s your advice for the rebuilding company?
After fire, a business is reborn
A fire destroyed handbag designer Wendy Stevens’ manufacturing firm - and reignited her entrepreneurial spirit.
Cattle auctions and Imus: A rural TV empire
A former farmer charges ahead with his vision of a TV network for rural America - despite some major bumps in the road. What do you think of RFD-TV?
Overseas outsourcing heats up again
As sales drop and business owners look for ways to cut their overhead, sending jobs to cheaper locations is an option back on the table. What do you think of outsourcing as a way to cut overhead?
Job cuts on Main Street
Small companies account for more than 40% of the nation’s payroll - and as the economy worsens, their staffing cuts reverberate through local communities. How is your company doing? Share your story and e-mail us a photo we may use your comments in our CNNMoney.com photo gallery.
Want to start a biz? Here’s what matters
Two leading authors offer starkly different perspectives on the great American pastime: starting a business. What do you think counts most in business?
Internet video finally pays off
A medical-translation company figures out how to make online video pay - after a decade of trying different systems. Have you explored online video for your business? Tell us about it.
Procure your piece of the bailout
The Treasury says small companies will have a shot at Emergency Economic Stabilization Act fulfillment contracts, but history suggests big businesses will be the big winners. Have you tried for government contracts? Tell us about it.
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Starting in January, the new administration can expect to field many SOS calls from entrepreneurs. more
