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Small business spotlight profile on Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury, Conn.

Small Business Spotlight on Project Repat, a socially conscious upstart creating U.S. jobs out of old t-shirts by upcycling them into quilts.

In this Salute to American Success, we’re taking a look at Liberty Tax Service. The company, started by John Hewitt, has been helping people with their taxes since 1997. But, the entrepreneur behind the business didn’t start there. 

As technology IPO and M&A volume approaches boom days, startup employees are finding themselves flush with cash. And while many young techies are spending their money on nightlife, others are taking it a step further, by buying their own stake in restaurants and bars.

What distinguishes perennially great companies from the pack? Innovative business strategies that work over the long haul.

Teens and dads don’t always get along – but don’t tell that to 15-year-old Madison Robinson, who’s running a million-dollar flip flop business with her father Dan.

Tiffany Krumins’ path to success took off at what became both the best and most difficult time of her life. Here’s how this momprenuer beat cancer and launched a brand, which recently topped $1 million in retail sales.

First a customer, then franchisee, and -- after securing funding for a $58 million acquisition in 2012  -- today as global CEO of Smoothie King, Wan Kim offers tips to successfully grow a business and/or franchise.

Pro-football player- turned-restaurateur Crawford Ker said he used lessons he learned on the gridiron to build his business. 

To kick off National Small Business Week, here are five reasons to kiss a small business owner. 

The Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room competition is back for a second year, giving nine entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for $10,000 and a year of free mentoring from Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch.

If you’ve realized that the benefits of forming a corporation for your business outweigh continuing to operate as a sole proprietor, congratulations. You’re about to take your business to the next level.

Your business isn’t a failure, exactly—but it’s not a roaring success, either. What’s the problem?

It’s easy to mock, but actually being mindful can make your staff more productive, make you a better leader and improve the overall attitude and output at your small business. And it de-stresses everyone.

Looking to start (or grow) a business in an industry that’s already huge and destined to grow even larger? Welcome to the wedding business.

There are a handful of principles that work in virtually every situation when you’re trying to establish and grow a business. Ignore them at your own peril.

March is Women's History Month, and attention rightly is being paid to the growth of women-owned businesses.

As any venture capitalist will tell you, a startup’s success is “all about the people.” Having entrepreneurs with the right vision and work ethic can make or break the execution of an idea.

On Wednesday, crowdsourced innovation startup Quirky and GE introduced the Aros, a smart air conditioner designed to give users more control over energy usage.

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