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Meet the Five Finalists and Vote for Grant WinnerIdea Caf� regulars made their choice and selected the five finalists out of the list of our stellar semi-finalists. We are honored to present you the people and companies who will compete for winning the grant. Have a look at their presentations, pick your favorite business idea, and then cast your vote. As in previous grants, YOUR VOTE will determine the winner. more
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Bring in Reinforcements
A housecleaning biz is booming and needs extra help. But knowing when and how to find those quality workers is a hurdle all biz owners face. Get some tips in Coffee Talk With Experts.
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PBS-TV's Internet Cafe selected Idea Cafe as 1 of 5 sites spotlighted for small business online help. more
For small business ideas, get inspired by Profiles of gutsy entrepreneurs who followed their dreams. You can, too!
Maria-valerie Mamaclay Rudeboy Riddimz Entertainment
Honolulu, HI
Donah Ollila Donah's Passions
Charlotte, NC, 28226
Bill Owens Educational Services
shelby, NC
GLEN HASKELL SCOOTER SPOT
ROSEVILLE, CA
Iris Anderson Shadyoaksof Bay County, LLC
Panama City, FL
Kristi Bennitt Seattle Virtual Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant
Woodinville, WA
Jeff Friedman BCPLAN LLC
White Plains,
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Working alone at home? Looking for new ideas or ways to juggle work & family demands? Come on over to the Working at Home forum and see how others are dealing with the same issues. CyberSchmooz
Can This Idea Make it as a Business?
Here's where you can get & give frank feedback on career training and biz ideas. A great place to sharpen your biz brain! CyberSchmooz
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Microbusiness News Briefs: Senate Panel Reviews Small Business Health Costs
The only news about small business from the small business viewpoint by Dawn Rivers Baker, Chief of The MicroEnterprise Journal.
Fresh Small Business News
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Have You Lost Your Focus? 11/19/2009
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Insurance Claim Tips for Business Owners 11/16/2009
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What’s new with Go Green Go? 11/10/2009
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Meet the Five Finalists and Vote for Grant Winner 11/09/2009
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Outsource Your Accounts Receivable Management With Factoring 11/05/2009
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Changes in Small Business Marketing in an Uncertain Economy 11/03/2009
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Achieving Success In The 21st Century: The "New" Rules of Engagement 10/30/2009
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Marketing 101 With Anne Welch 10/27/2009
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How Factoring Services Can Help You Forge Stronger Supply Chain Links 10/26/2009
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Semi-finalist Q&A: Kick Start Pro 10/23/2009
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