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Small Business Tip: Scammers Masquerading as FBI Agents May Be Lurking in Your Email

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There is an e-mail scam you may want to alert your small business staff to watch out for. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into an online scam targeting businesses and individuals alike.

Ready, Set, Launch—Gulp!

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As an entrepreneur, you know the feeling! Whether you're a solopreneur, mompreneur, intrapreneur (an entrepreneur within a company), a multi-million dollar entrepreneur—whatever level—that moment when the project is finished and you launch it to the world is daunting. You…

Harnessing the Wind is Creating Jobs

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The U.S. House of Representatives is going to vote on the new economic stimulus package soon, probably later this week.

Wind and solar energy initiatives are part of the legislative package lawmakers will…

Analyst sees credit-card limits cut by $2 trillion, but devil's in details

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<span style="font-size:small;">"Analyst sees credit-card limits cut by $2 trillion, but devil's in details"</span> If you haven't yet had your credit limit slashed on one of your credit cards, it's highly likely you will -- if Meredith Whitney is...

Advice: Opening an Antiques Shop

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QUESTION: I would like to open an antiques/collectibles shop with an emphasis on vintage linens, pottery, shabby chic items, etc. Do you have any contacts that you could direct me to for some advice, suggestions, etc? -- Annie J.

ANSWER: Dear Annie,
It seems that you share a common dream of many vintage and flea market shoppers whose purchases have outgrown their ability to display them. I polled the owners of some of the emporiums and antique malls that I've discovered...