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How to Start a Worm Farm Is a New Business Startup Course from Shoestring ... - Houston Chronicle -

How to Start a Worm Farm Is a New Business Startup Course from Shoestring ... Houston Chronicle A new course from startup business course creator Shoestring Publishing focuses on the niche of worm farming. "Starting a worm farm may not be on everyone's mind, but it is a real business opportunity that can make thousands of dollars a month," says ... and more »

PART II/How to start your own business - Cleveland Daily Banner -

PART II/How to start your own business Cleveland Daily Banner This information was received, among other handouts, at the Business Start-Up Workshop given by the TSBDC. This class is given roughly every month to two months. Taking this class is probably going to be the next step in starting a business of your own ...

Start of online sales tax collection by Pennsylvania delayed - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review -

Start of online sales tax collection by Pennsylvania delayed Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Judy DiNardo said the sales tax issue doesn't affect her Golf for Her Inc. business in Greensburg as much as it does other small retailers. The women's golf clothing she sells at her store and online isn't taxable in Pennsylvania, but "my biggest ... and more »

Pinch at the pump starts to hurt again - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle -

Pinch at the pump starts to hurt again Rochester Democrat and Chronicle With all the volatility in the market, for business the trick is to know how much of increased fuel costs can be passed on to customers before they start looking for other options to meet their needs. ?Obviously, it affects the bottom line and it is a ... and more »

Before Ice Cream Shop Can Open, City's Slow Churn - New York Times -

Before Ice Cream Shop Can Open, City's Slow Churn New York Times Ms. Pries said it took two years to open the restaurant, due largely to the city's morass of permits, procedures and approvals required to start a small business. While waiting for permission to operate, she still had to pay rent and other costs, ... and more »

Sound ideas the key to open doors - The Australian -

Sound ideas the key to open doors The Australian "There is a whole political and policy process to go through that the business community doesn't understand because they're used to just saying, do this, and things are done." Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar. Recommended Coverage Greens leader ... and more »

Peyton Manning's surgeon clears Colts QB to start taking hits - Washington Post -

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Peyton Manning's surgeon clears Colts QB to start taking hits Washington Post ?We're in a holding pattern in that respect,? new general manager Ryan Grigson said when asked if the uncertainty would prevent the Colts from doing business with their soon-to-be free agents. ?Until it is (resolved), we're going to go about our ... Eli all business as he tries to seal dealNewsday Peyton Manning's Doctor Gives QB Clearance to PlayABC News Manning ruled OK to playTbo.com all 3,707 news articles »

Kansas Immigration Hardliner Fights Plan to Allow Undocumented Workers - Fox News -

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Kansas Immigration Hardliner Fights Plan to Allow Undocumented Workers Fox News The proposal, by business groups, calls for undocumented immigrants to be able to remain in Kansas if they work in jobs in agriculture and other industries that are struggling through labor shortages. Kobach, a former law professor who helped draft ... Labor movement: Kansas business group's proposal would allow illegal ...Newser Kan. plan roils debate in immigration guru's stateCBS News Kan. plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, workBoston.com all 412 news articles »

Starting a Small Business in O'Fallon: Opening a Franchise - Patch.com -

Starting a Small Business in O'Fallon: Opening a Franchise Patch.com ?If you're serious about starting a franchise, make sure you research it thoroughly.? She said that as a would-be franchise owner, you need to know almost as much about the business as someone who's been doing it for 10 years before investing your own ...

How To Use Crowdfunding To Start Your Business - San Francisco Chronicle -

How To Use Crowdfunding To Start Your Business San Francisco Chronicle Due to the rising costs of obtaining a college and post-graduate degree, entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals have started to suggest that younger people may be better off spending their education dollars on starting a new business. and more »

The Kickoff: Three Startups Born from the NFL - After the Super Bowl and the end of the season, some football stars learn business skills and start their own companies.

Why Watching the Super Bowl May Inspire You to Start a Business - An entrepreneurship organization is running an ad during the Super Bowl. Its goal: To get you to start up.

How to Reinvent Your Business - The owners of social-buying site Fab.com discuss how they came to the decision to shut down their old venture -- and focus on their new one. Here are their three tips for how to pivot.

Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion) - If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.

10 Business Plan Words Every Manager Needs to Know By Heart - If you're starting or running a business, you'll need to know this list of essential business planning words.

What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes - When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.

Snooki, 'Housewives' and the Reality of Celebrity Businesses - How 15 minutes of fame can lead to as many problems as opportunities.

Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon - Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one.

How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses - Small businesses and entrepreneurs were mentioned just six times in Obama's speech. We examine how often past presidents have put them in the spotlight.

Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era - The vision and actions of entrepreneurs are changing the world. And you're a part of it.

Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City - The Zappos.com founder is hoping his bet on Las Vegas will be a win, win for his company and the community.

Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help? - The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block.

How Fine Art America Built Its Business by Bootstrapping - Before you even think about asking someone to invest in your business, consider what Sean Broihier of Fine Art America did.

A Search-Engine Startup with the Frequent Flyer in Mind - MileWise lets users manage their travel rewards programs and search for flights that offer them maximum benefits

Shark Tank vs. Undercover Boss: Which Are You Tivo-ing? - See what's coming up on both shows this season, which kicks off this week.

Why and How to Host a Hackathon - Short on programming talent or ideas? Consider hosting a hackathon.

Brewing Up a New Business Idea from a Coffee Castoff - KonaRed squeezes a smart business out of coffee production leftovers.

Six Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Seeking Venture Capital - Learning how to pitch investors is an invaluable skill. Avoid these blunders, which are sure to make a bad impression--and could kill the deal.

Are You Really in Charge of Your Business? - Business ownership is all about being your own boss and getting to call the shots, except when investors, partners, your spouse or even your mom butt in. How do you stay in control?

Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs - Want to start a business, plus do some good in the world? Here's a list of resources.