The Agenda

The Credit Crunch We take a look at the issues impacting small businesses and offer entrepreneurs advice on how to stay afloat during the financial crisis. Read more...

Profiles

When Virtual Goods Equal Real Profits

How entrepreneurs are making big money from 'social gaming.

In Focus

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Technology

Pushing to Bring TV to the Internet

A small start-up is trying to take Internet video from its YouTube origins to a full-fledged television service.

Profiles

From a Lean Year, a Rich Vintage

As the top of the wine market crashes, new entrepreneurs like James Stewart are bringing high-end grapes to the masses.

Best Practices

How to Boost Sales in a Deflated Economy

To help your small firm beat the recession in ways that cost-cutting can’t, introduce new products or services.

Benefits

401(k)s for Solo Businesses

One-person companies can have the same type of retirement plan common at large employers. And Roth 401(k)s are an option, too.

In Focus

In Focus: When Brick-And-Mortar Stops Delivering

Taylor Llewellyn weathered the recession by moving his needlepoint accessories firm online. The good news: He’s still in business.

Capital

Obama to Detail Small Business Plan

President Obama will roll out a proposed $30 billion small-business lending program, the next in a series of efforts to jump-start hiring.

Best Practices

Connect With Your Customers

It's important for any business to be alert to changing customer needs and to be as proactive as possible in anticipating them. Here’s how.