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What Does The Future Hold For Facebook?

2012-05-17T18:00:00Z

It's finally here. One of the most talked-about companies of the past decade makes one of the most talked-about IPOs in history on Friday, as Facebook...

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A 'Funeral' For The Old New York (PHOTOS)

2012-04-10T10:30:00Z

The streets of New York are an ever-changing canvas, with new people and places jockeying to paint over the old. This Jackson Pollock of an urban metr...

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3 Tips For Creating A Viral Video

2012-04-09T09:15:00Z

No one has ever accused the Method guys of taking themselves too seriously. Sure, the San Francisco-based company has become a household name (literal...

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The Jamaica Summit: 'An Outstanding Experience'

2012-03-30T11:30:00Z

During a TV interview a few years back, I was asked why I like entrepreneurs. My response was something to the effect of, "Well, how can you not? They...

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Ask Rod: How Can We Take On Big Competitors?

2012-02-15T16:00:00Z

No matter your industry, you'll eventually find yourself going head-to-head with a bigger competitor. So what's the best way to take them on?

And w...

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What Advice Do You Have For Job Searchers?

2012-01-04T12:30:00Z

Despite a slight dip in the unemployment rate recently, the hiring picture in the United States remains shaky at best -- with millions still out of wo...

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Ask Rod: Should We Outsource Our Manufacturing?

2011-12-21T00:30:00Z

Moving your company's manufacturing overseas can be a tempting way to trim your budget. But what about the hidden costs?

And attracting customers t...

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What Does It Take To Screw Business As Usual?

2011-12-08T14:45:00Z

Richard Branson is the world's consummate entrepreneur for good reason. Sure, he represents the pinnacle of self-made success and the accompanying joi...

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Ask Rod: How Do We Set Up A Twitter Account?

2011-12-07T17:45:00Z

With tens of millions of users, Twitter has become fertile ground for finding new customers. But how do you get started?

And adding new customers i...

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Ask Rod: How Can We Get Our Product Into Stores?

2011-11-30T16:15:00Z

Every designer or inventor dreams of seeing their products on store shelves. But how do you get them there?

And what can you do get customers to ac...

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Ask Rod: How Can We Take On Big-Box Retailers?

2011-11-23T12:30:00Z

A small business is never going to beat Walmart, Target and other big-box retailers on price. So how can they convince customers to stick with indepen...

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How Is The European Debt Crisis Affecting Your Business?

2011-11-10T19:00:00Z

Main Street can feel pretty far away from, say, the piazzas of Rome and the platias of Athens. But the recent political and economic turmoil in Italy,...

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Ask Rod: Can Twitter Help My Business?

2011-11-09T11:30:00Z

With all the responsibilities a business owner has, who's get time for social media? As it turns out, Facebook and Twitter can be a cheap and easy way...

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Confessions Of A New York Street Hustler

2011-11-02T17:15:00Z

Behind the bar at Niagara, a no-frills watering hole in New York's East Village that still feels like it actually belongs there, there's a bumper stic...

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Ask Rod: How Can We Reach New Customers?

2011-11-02T14:00:00Z

Sure, you've got some loyal customers. But how do you get them to spread the word to new ones?

And there's no better advertising than free advertis...

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Ask Rod: What's The Best Way To Find Good Employees?

2011-10-26T20:45:00Z

Hiring employees is perhaps the most important decision a business owner has to make. After all, the wrong player can prove incredibly disruptive to a...

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Ask Rod: How Can We Keep Customers Loyal?

2011-10-18T14:14:03Z

Switching to a new location is a challenge for any retailer -- but it can also open up new opportunities. So what's the best way to hold onto your cus...

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Ask Rod: Your Questions Answered

2011-10-12T14:45:00Z

Running a business is tough. But you don't have to go it alone. Executive Editor Rod Kurtz is back to introduce the all-new HuffPost Small Business --...

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What Did You Learn From Steve Jobs?

2011-10-06T12:30:00Z

When a larger-than-life figure passes away, it's a little hard to process. Even in the pseudo-celebrity culture we've created for ourselves, there are...

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How To Make It In America: Dream Big Or Go Home

2011-09-30T17:30:00Z

If you're a 20-something living in New York, traversing the downtown scene in search of big breaks and big dreams, chances are How to Make It in Ameri...

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Richard Branson: 'From These Little Acorns, Empires Grow'

2011-09-29T15:30:00Z

At its most basic level, entrepreneurship is about creating, growing and providing. In other words, fundamental human nature. And while some like to t...

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Inside Look At Branson Centre Of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean

2011-09-29T14:44:04Z

At its most basic level, entrepreneurship is about creating, growing and providing. In other words, fundamental human nature. And while some like to t...

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What Would You Do About The Debt?

2011-09-22T23:45:00Z

What should be done about America's debt? It's the $14 trillion question that continues to fuel debate in the halls of Congress and across dinner tabl...

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How Important Are Vacations?

2011-09-14T18:00:00Z

Against the backdrop of high unemployment and an economy that some fear has already slipped back into recession, President Obama recently came under f...

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Who Are The Top 100 Small Business Influencers of 2011?

2011-09-13T13:03:11Z

The 100 top Small Business Influencers of 2011 are being honored Tuesday in an awards ceremony at the New York Institute of Technology Auditorium on B...

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