SLIDE SHOWS
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Check out five successful mobile businesses, any one of which could be the next franchise success story
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
Independent farmers have a new weapon against their larger counterparts this holiday season: the growing appeal of organic, free-range, and heritage turkeys
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
Who inspires leading entrepreneurs and innovators? Eight world conquerors sound off
NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Meet the entrepreneurs behind the five winning businesses, as selected by BusinessWeek.com readers
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
IP&R helps inventors develop a prototype and bring their products to market
NOVEMBER 9, 2006
A growing number of small businesses sell products and services aimed at consumers who wish to lessen the environmental footprint of their special day
OCTOBER 31, 2006
In the fall of 2005, BusinessWeek.com readers chose the top five in our inaugural Best Entrepreneurs Under 25 contest. We check in to see how they're doing
OCTOBER 30, 2006
Check out 25 smart new businesses from some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the U.S. aged 25 and under
OCTOBER 19, 2006
If a coffee company can be certified as a socially-responsible business, why can箃 a diamond mine? Here, a tour of a "conflict-free" mine in Canada
OCTOBER 9, 2006
From consumer products to Web sites, entrepreneurs under 25 are dreaming up great inventions in Europe and turning them into small businesses
OCTOBER 4, 2006
Listen as Besame Cosmetics' Gabriela Hernandez explains how she fashioned her signature bullet lipstick
OCTOBER 3, 2006
The number of small, independent admission consulting firms is growing. But not all are charging as much as you might expect, and some are eschewing the Ivies
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
How a renowned retail consulting and design firm helped four companies improve their names and logos
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
Meet the five most innovative-and youthful-execs in Asia small business today, as selected by BusinessWeek.com readers
SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
With just under 100 employees, Simms manages a line of 120 products while successfully competing for market share. Here's how the high-end fishing gear producer does it
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
There are plenty of smart ways to compete with -box home improvement stores, according to 10 independent hardware store owners from around the country
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Five entrepreneurs running smart, profitable online niche businesses tell you how they did it
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Entrepreneurs describe their eureka moments媋nd how they turned a burst of inspiration into a business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Five entrepreneurs who partnered successfully with larger companies offer their advice for small outfits seeking to do the same
SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs each pick their favorite mistakes and explain how they turned their mishaps around
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Fourteen of the people behind Internet pioneers like PayPal, Yahoo!, and Netflix offer their advice to entrepreneurs doing business online
AUGUST 28, 2006
What 10 small outfits have to say about turning their brand into a household name
AUGUST 25, 2006
What happened to 11 small businesses when "Oprah picked up the phone and called us herself"
AUGUST 24, 2006
Instead of directing its ads at kids, toymaker Mega Brands is wooing parents with a strategy that emphasizes creativity over achievement
AUGUST 21, 2006
Meet Asia's next generation of up-and-coming business leaders媋nd then cast your vote
AUGUST 18, 2006
A system of interlocking modular rubber squares made from old car tires could be putting a new bounce in your sidewalk step
AUGUST 16, 2006
Entrepreneurs from Uganda to Honduras are starting or expanding businesses using loans from individuals they're paired with online
AUGUST 9, 2006
Hot sauce enthusiast Nick Lindauer guides you through a fiery market -- from $7 steak sauce to $300 limited edition hot sauce
AUGUST 7, 2006
Their first business venture was a flop, but these renowned successes didn't let it defeat them
JULY 24, 2006
Renovating or converting a noncommercial building can offer the distinction, charm, and brand image your business needs at a reasonable cost
JULY 19, 2006
Sometimes the American dream can be a nightmare. But life, and business, go on—as these seven true-life stories demonstrate
JULY 11, 2006
How the Young Presidents' Organization helped 10 leaders build world-class companies, and how you can apply their lessons to your business
JULY 7, 2006
State & Main's unusual business offers would-be owners and industry veterans the help they need to keep a bit of Americana going
JUNE 30, 2006
There are a slew of ways to compete with franchises, according to 10 independent restaurateurs around the country
JUNE 23, 2006
Here are the classic types of sellers you may recognize—along
with some ideas on how to manage them effectively
JUNE 21, 2006
Now that the furniture industry's shows are over, let the buying of
high-tech chairs, stylish bookcases, and museum-piece lamps begin
JUNE 19, 2006
A look at the 20 winners of this year's Make Mine a $Million Business Program, which helps women-owned businesses break the $1 million threshold in annual revenues
JUNE 19, 2006
Five entrepreneurs discuss exactly what it means to make the leap to environmentally friendly business practices
JUNE 16, 2006
Desk-bound, office potatoes take note, cubicles do not equal destiny. If you hate your desk-job, take a look at the entrepreneurs who have redefined the notion of office space
JUNE 14, 2006
Here's what a slew of big wigs had to say would be the one thing they learned that all entrepreneurs should know when starting up
JUNE 14, 2006
Business and political leaders from four struggling towns will try corporate methods of innovation in their bid to attract new companies
JUNE 13, 2006
Many small towns and cities are offering big incentives to entrepreneurs willing to relocate. It could be the perfect relationship
JUNE 5, 2006
Here are six extraordinary outfits on BusinessWeek's annual list of 100 Hot Growth companies
MAY 29, 2006
Its mix-and-match furniture is easy to assemble, easy to move, easy on the wallet -- and easy on the eyes
MAY 16, 2006
The five essentials you should use when speaking in business situations -- straight from the mouth of a pro. Listen and learn
APRIL 26, 2006
These mini-internships will teach you about that missed career path to help you decide if you want to make a move
APRIL 17, 2006
Ten highly successful entrepreneurs talk about their businesses. Most agree: The keys at the beginning are adequate capital and the right people
APRIL 14, 2006
Specialized camps offer kids a variety of ways to flex their business muscles in areas ranging from the music biz to lemonade startups
APRIL 12, 2006
It's essential to communicate confidence when speaking in public or meeting a new client. Here's how
SPRING, 2006
Here are 10 great office retreats to renew, refresh, and reinvigorate everyone on your staff. These are sure to bring back the zip and creativity
MARCH 24, 2006
Stagers take a property that's sitting on the market and transform it with a little design magic. Check out these Chicago-area examples
MARCH 23, 2006
Whether they -- or you -- realize it, your business associates will judge you by your attire. Check out this advice before suiting up
MARCH 21, 2006
Check out some of the bright ideas that were recently pitched to FAO Schwarz hoping to find their way onto the retailer's shelves
MARCH 13, 2006
This crop of fresh faces is poised to shake up the tech world. Here's their advice to wannabe entrepreneurs
MARCH 13, 2006
For a glimpse of tomorrow's best entrepreneurs, see who's taking away top honors in business-plan contests at top universities
FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Speakers can be their own worst enemies. Here are our expert's tips on how to make a presentation sing
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
From bells and brews to canvas and food, here are 10 of the longest-lived family businesses in the country
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a sampling of the innovative products and services entrepreneurs are hoping will get investors' interest -- and cash -- at this year's show
JANUARY 30, 2006
As the demand for video on the Internet explodes, entrepreneurs are delivering short, offbeat films and programs媋nd drawing a loyal following. A few of the hot upstarts
JANUARY 23, 2006
What good are ingenious ideas or a grand vision if you can't convey their fabulousness to your audience? Take some pointers from these leaders
JANUARY 19, 2006
Meet seven who left the corporate grind behind to start their own businesses, and find out how they did it
JANUARY 18, 2006
A growing number of retirees are choosing to return to work by running their own businesses. Here are some success stories
JANUARY 17, 2006
After being laid off, these creative thinkers took the opportunity to use their years of experience to start their own businesses
DECEMBER 21, 2005
Ten U.S. entrepreneurs offer lessons learned during 2005 and what they plan to accomplish in 2006
DECEMBER 5, 2005
Entrepreneurs tell us what they're craving this holiday season.
DECEMBER 1, 2005
Meet the five most innovative -- and youthful -- leaders in U.S. small business today, as selected by BusinessWeek Online readers
OCTOBER 28, 2005
Meet the young people who have made their own future -- and maybe will change yours as well. Then cast your vote
OCTOBER 25, 2005
Youth and inexperience don't always go together. But their tech know-how is fueling successful businesses
OCTOBER 3, 2005
Ron Popeil, gadget hawker extraordinaire, sold his company in August. This slide show is a trip down memory lane with some of the products he made famous
WINTER 2005
A retail legend, two theatre impresarios and a young entrepreneur
AUTUMN 2005
Inspirations: an interiors guru, top chef and fashion designer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2005
These entrepreneurs started with tasty recipes -- and cooked them up into icons
AUGUST 26, 2005
Performing troupe ZOOperstars' zany mascots add laughs to the "fan experience." Here's a look at how they thrill spectators
JULY 15, 2005
Here are five lower-profile locales that offer entrepreneurs fertile territory to flourish in, both financially and culturally
JUNE 20, 2005
Turning a Passion into a Business
MAY 12, 2005
There's a booming business in taking care of a critter's every want and need, from doggy-paddling excursions to pet cell phones. Here's a sampling
MAY 4, 2005
They're a diverse lot, ranging from baby products to Web design. Some even sell help to moms who want to start a business. Take a look.
APRIL 12, 2005
Here's a tour of some fast-growing business opportunities from fitness to frozen drinks.
MARCH 14, 2005
More than 450 entrepreneurs vie for their spot in the limelight.
MARCH 14, 2005
Entrepreneurs pitch their wares
NOVEMBER 1, 2004
Just as the family farm seems destined to become a romantic icon of another era, entrepreneurs are spying opportunity in agriculture with upscale specialty products
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