Getting people to say yes isn't always easy. But it turns out that there are simple words you can use when making a request that can double your effectiveness. Steve Martin, Author of "Yes" explains. (Other)
The power of overcoming a tragedy
Your Biz blog: Why some people allow tragedy to destroy them, and others don’t?
Video: Biz on the side
Aug. 24: Meet one business owner who holds down not one, but two full-time jobs. While the arrangement means plenty of long hours, for him, having a business on the side just seems to work. (Other)
Video: Your Business: Licensing is big business
Licensing is big business and you don't need to be a Fortune 500 Company to cash in. Meet a husband and wife team who took their sketches of cartoon characters and turned them into a booming company. (Other)
The sweet taste of success
Even in lean economic times, the American appetite for cookies, cake, ice cream, and other tasty treats continues to grow. Savvy entrepreneurs want a piece of that $23 billion pie.
Flex time can be on small business’ side
While it's still pretty much the norm for American workers to mold their lives around their bosses' schedules, many small business owners are giving employees flexible work hours.
Tomato scare means business for local growers
Small and local tomato farmers across the country are enjoying boom times as consumers spurn grocery store offerings because of the salmonella scare.
Small businesses fighting to survive
Small business is risky business these days. Costs are rising, profits are shrinking and the ability of the big guys to keep prices relatively lower is drawing away customers.
Texas woman wins funeral first prize
Elaine Fulps is thrilled about the prize she won at a minor league baseball game. But she's hoping she doesn't have to collect anytime soon. Her prize? A $10,000 paid funeral.
With wedding bells, novelty sells
With 2 million couples getting married annually, the wedding business is a $62.8 billion industry. Creative entrepreneurs can identify a niche and cash in.