May 16, 2008
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Important News for Small BusinessGrant Semi-finalists Announced!
Idea Cafe's current $1,000.00 Small Business Grant, in honor of our late, great biz expert Kent Capener, has closed for applications. Go see who the semi-finalists are... more

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Business Advice from Experts

Small Business ExpertMeet, Greet & Mingle
That's just one suggestion for reaching clients for your home-based business. Get more expert tips on finding customers from Laura Wiegert in Coffee Talk With Experts.

Profiles of Fun Entrepreneurs

For small business ideas, get inspired by Profiles of gutsy entrepreneurs who followed their dreams. You can, too!

Color StarKent Burrell
MCK Development
Sacramento, CA

Color StarArita Vernon
Madhat Graphics
San Diego, , 

Odetta Taylor
Alternate Office Solutions
Raleigh, NC

Monika Davidson
Rocky Creations
Holts Summit, MO

Color StarSybil Little
www.sybilspillow.com
Nolanville, TX

Color StarJulia Wooster
Oakville Admin
Oakville, ON,  Canada

Kenneth Jackson
Crazybaby Records, Inc.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Color DiamondCan This Idea Make it as a Business?
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