msnbc.com: Your Business http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26526805/ Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Copyright 2009 msnbc.com en-us http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/Images/msnbc_logo.gif msnbc.com http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:18:30 GMT News 60 Video: A dying business? Hardly Oct. 26: Vidal Hererra's “1-800-AUTOPSY” endeavor is a thriving concern with plans to expand further. “They say dead men tell no tales, but I disagree,” he tells "Your Business." (Other)Oct. 26: Vidal Hererra's “1-800-AUTOPSY” endeavor is a thriving concern with plans to expand further. “They say dead men tell no tales, but I disagree,” he tells "Your Business." (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27359831#27359831 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 26: Vidal Hererra's “1-800-AUTOPSY” endeavor is a thriving concern with plans to expand further. “They say dead men tell no tales, but I disagree,” he tells "Your Business." (Other)


]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:57:36 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27359831#27359831 Video: Learning from the Pros: Spanx Oct. 26: Sara Blakely, founder of the hosiery compnay, tells "Your Business" about her philosophies on differentiating, using what you don't know, and trusting yourself. (Other)Oct. 26: Sara Blakely, founder of the hosiery compnay, tells "Your Business" about her philosophies on differentiating, using what you don't know, and trusting yourself. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27359828#27359828 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 26: Sara Blakely, founder of the hosiery compnay, tells "Your Business" about her philosophies on differentiating, using what you don't know, and trusting yourself. (Other)


]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:22:32 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27359828#27359828 Video: Business Answers: Towing the Line? Jolyne Caruso, Founder and CEO of Alberleen Capital Management and Nick Marsh, Managing Partner of GrowthPoint Capital Partners answer viewer questions about acquiring and maintaining stockholders' respect during the economic crisis and whether a line of credit to fund a facility is a smart choice. (Other)Jolyne Caruso, Founder and CEO of Alberleen Capital Management and Nick Marsh, Managing Partner of GrowthPoint Capital Partners answer viewer questions about acquiring and maintaining stockholders' respect during the economic crisis and whether a line of credit to fund a facility is a smart choice. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27387875#27387875 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Jolyne Caruso, Founder and CEO of Alberleen Capital Management and Nick Marsh, Managing Partner of GrowthPoint Capital Partners answer viewer questions about acquiring and maintaining stockholders' respect during the economic crisis and whether a line of credit to fund a facility is a smart choice. (Other)


]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:29:21 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27387875#27387875 Video: Surviving the crisis In this turbulent economy, what's a small business owner to do? Rod Kurtz, senior editor for Inc. Magazine, talks with Ken Yancey, CEO of the Score Association, and William Dunkelberg, chief economist for the National Federation of Independent Business. (Other)In this turbulent economy, what's a small business owner to do? Rod Kurtz, senior editor for Inc. Magazine, leads a discussion on "Your Business." (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27265803#27265803 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 In this turbulent economy, what's a small business owner to do? Rod Kurtz, senior editor for Inc. Magazine, talks with Ken Yancey, CEO of the Score Association, and William Dunkelberg, chief economist for the National Federation of Independent Business. (Other)


]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:46:18 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27265803#27265803 Video: Tricks of the Trade These are tough times to drum up new business, especially when your bank account is looking a little lean and it's increasingly tough to get credit. So, you might want to look into trade as an option.  (Other)These are tough times to drum up new business, especially when your bank account is looking a little lean and it's increasingly tough to get credit. So, you might want to look into trade as an option. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27239037#27239037 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 These are tough times to drum up new business, especially when your bank account is looking a little lean and it's increasingly tough to get credit. So, you might want to look into trade as an option.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:52:56 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27239037#27239037 Video: Elevator Pitch: Hands2Go Francine Glick, President & CEO of Water Journey LTD, pitches her organic hand washing solution to the panel. Let's see how she does.  (Other)Francine Glick, President & CEO of Water Journey LTD, pitches her organic hand washing solution to the panel. Let's see how she does. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27265816#27265816 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Francine Glick, President & CEO of Water Journey LTD, pitches her organic hand washing solution to the panel. Let's see how she does.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:57:49 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27265816#27265816 Video: Business Answers: Differentiating Your Product Phil Town, author of "Rule #1" and, Steve Strauss, USA Today's small business columnist, and author of "The Small Business Bible," answer viewer questions.  (Other)Phil Town, author of "Rule #1" and, Steve Strauss, USA Today's small business columnist, and author of "The Small Business Bible," answer viewer questions. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27239118#27239118 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Phil Town, author of "Rule #1" and, Steve Strauss, USA Today's small business columnist, and author of "The Small Business Bible," answer viewer questions.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:56:33 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27239118#27239118 Video: Small Biz Secrets: Being neighborly Oct. 15: In this ‘Your Business’ Web exclusive, Farnoosh Torabi, correspondent for TheStreet.com and author of ‘You’re So Money: Live Rich, Even When You’re Not,’ and Jim Blasingame, President of the Small Business Network, discuss some secrets to entrepreneurial success. (Other)Oct. 15: In this ‘Your Business’ Web exclusive, Farnoosh Torabi, correspondent for TheStreet.com and author of ‘You’re So Money: Live Rich, Even When You’re Not,’ and Jim Blasingame, President of the Small Business Network, discuss some secrets to entrepreneurial success. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27199546#27199546 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 15: In this ‘Your Business’ Web exclusive, Farnoosh Torabi, correspondent for TheStreet.com and author of ‘You’re So Money: Live Rich, Even When You’re Not,’ and Jim Blasingame, President of the Small Business Network, discuss some secrets to entrepreneurial success. (Other)


]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:37:12 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27199546#27199546 Video: Stretching Sales Having good salespeople on your team is key to getting business. The owner of a yoga company takes us through her journey of building the right kind of sales team.  (Other)Having good salespeople on your team is key to getting business. The owner of a yoga company takes us through her journey of building the right kind of sales team. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27114035#27114035 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Having good salespeople on your team is key to getting business. The owner of a yoga company takes us through her journey of building the right kind of sales team.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:54:26 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27114035#27114035 Video: Elevator Pitch: Now You See It... If your outfit is not really suited for a belt, but it's also not fitting without one, Kathy Miller-Kramer says she has the perfect solution. (Other)If your outfit is not really suited for a belt, but it's also not fitting without one, Kathy Miller-Kramer says she has the perfect solution. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150284#27150284 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 If your outfit is not really suited for a belt, but it's also not fitting without one, Kathy Miller-Kramer says she has the perfect solution. (Other)


]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:17:21 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150284#27150284 Video: How To Advertise Online USA Today's Small Business columnist Steve Strauss has some tips on ways entrepreneurs can use online advertising to drum up new business.  (Other)USA Today's Small Business columnist Steve Strauss has some tips on ways entrepreneurs can use online advertising to drum up new business. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150233#27150233 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 USA Today's Small Business columnist Steve Strauss has some tips on ways entrepreneurs can use online advertising to drum up new business.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:15:49 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150233#27150233 Video: Business Answers: Employee Investment   Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting answer viewer questions about the most effective ways for utilizing social network sites and how to get your employees to be as invested in the company as you are.  (Other)Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting answer viewer questions about the most effective ways for utilizing social network sites and how to get your employees to be as invested in the company as you are. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150167#27150167 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting answer viewer questions about the most effective ways for utilizing social network sites and how to get your employees to be as invested in the company as you are.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:11:04 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150167#27150167 Video: AdWords Every business owner knows that advertising is important in any economy. But advertising online may help your business pick up some more clients so you can survive and thrive in this tough economy.  (Other)Every business owner knows that advertising is important in any economy. But advertising online may help your business pick up some more clients so you can survive and thrive in this tough economy. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150199#27150199 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Every business owner knows that advertising is important in any economy. But advertising online may help your business pick up some more clients so you can survive and thrive in this tough economy.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:13:07 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27150199#27150199 Video: Crunch Time Between Washington's bailout drama and Wall Street's roller coaster ride, many small businesses are feeling the pain.  (Other)Between Washington's bailout drama and Wall Street's roller coaster ride, many small businesses are feeling the pain. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27010063#27010063 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Between Washington's bailout drama and Wall Street's roller coaster ride, many small businesses are feeling the pain.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:52:17 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27010063#27010063 Video: Business Answers: It's the Economy... Oct. 5: Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Phil Town, Partner of Oracle Equity and author of "Rule #1" answer viewer questions about sustaining growth and maintaining healthy staff levels during these tough economic times.  (Other)Oct. 5: Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Phil Town, Partner of Oracle Equity and author of "Rule #1" answer viewer questions about sustaining growth and maintaining healthy staff levels during these tough economic times. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27034914#27034914 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 5: Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Phil Town, Partner of Oracle Equity and author of "Rule #1" answer viewer questions about sustaining growth and maintaining healthy staff levels during these tough economic times.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:47:11 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27034914#27034914 Video: How To Flourish in a Tough Economy Oct. 5: It's understandable that entrepreneurs are concerned about the current financial crisis. But Eddie Hartman and Brian Liu, Founders of LegalZoom.com say they found a silver lining when they started their online company during the dot-com bust.  (Other)Oct. 5: It's understandable that entrepreneurs are concerned about the current financial crisis. But Eddie Hartman and Brian Liu, Founders of LegalZoom.com say they found a silver lining when they started their online company during the dot-com bust. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27034919#27034919 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 5: It's understandable that entrepreneurs are concerned about the current financial crisis. But Eddie Hartman and Brian Liu, Founders of LegalZoom.com say they found a silver lining when they started their online company during the dot-com bust.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:48:28 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27034919#27034919 Video: Elevator Pitch: Now You See It... These are difficult times to get people to financially back your business. But Dori DeCarlo, Founder & Pres. of S1 Safety First feels investors will see value in her company. (Other)These are difficult times to get people to financially back your business. But Dori DeCarlo, Founder & Pres. of S1 Safety First feels investors will see value in her company. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27034933#27034933 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 These are difficult times to get people to financially back your business. But Dori DeCarlo, Founder & Pres. of S1 Safety First feels investors will see value in her company. (Other)


]]> Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:49:35 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27034933#27034933 New ‘Your Business’ page Check out the new Your Business show page.We've moved! Check out the new Your Business show page.




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]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:29:21 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26526805/ns/business-small_business Video: Learning from the Pros: Inc. 500 The top 3 business owners on the Inc. 500 list share their secrets on how they go to the top.  (Other)The top 3 business owners on the Inc. 500 list share their secrets on how they go to the top. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26900191#26900191 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 The top 3 business owners on the Inc. 500 list share their secrets on how they go to the top.  (Other)


]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:21:51 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26900191#26900191 Video: Small Biz & The Election Hundreds of small business owners come to the Inc. 500 Conference to discuss the issues affecting their growth and profit lines. One overriding topic this year, which of the presidential candidates will do the most for the small business owner.  (Other)Hundreds of small business owners come to the Inc. 500 Conference to discuss the issues affecting their growth and profit lines. One overriding topic this year, which of the presidential candidates will do the most for the small business owner. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26885585#26885585 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Hundreds of small business owners come to the Inc. 500 Conference to discuss the issues affecting their growth and profit lines. One overriding topic this year, which of the presidential candidates will do the most for the small business owner.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:00:41 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26885585#26885585 Video: Elevator Pitch: Conservative Cafe Dave Beckham's Conservative Cafe coffee house is looking to expand. Check out his pitch and what the experts have to say.  (Other)Dave Beckham's Conservative Cafe coffee house is looking to expand. Check out his pitch and what the experts have to say. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26928321#26928321 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Dave Beckham's Conservative Cafe coffee house is looking to expand. Check out his pitch and what the experts have to say.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:58:40 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26928321#26928321 Video: Business Answers: Protecting Employees' Benefits Greg Alexander, CEO of Sales Benchmark Index and author of "Making the Number" and Doug Tatum, Founding Chair. of Tatum, LLC answer questions about how best to protect employees' 401k plans during the economic crisis and how best to approach venture capitalists.  (Other)Greg Alexander, CEO of Sales Benchmark Index and author of "Making the Number" and Doug Tatum, Founding Chair. of Tatum, LLC answer questions about how best to protect employees' 401k plans during the economic crisis and how best to approach venture capitalists. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26928317#26928317 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Greg Alexander, CEO of Sales Benchmark Index and author of "Making the Number" and Doug Tatum, Founding Chair. of Tatum, LLC answer questions about how best to protect employees' 401k plans during the economic crisis and how best to approach venture capitalists.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:56:39 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26928317#26928317 Video: Entrepreneurial expertise: successful selling Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Ruth Sherman, a strategic communications consultant and President of Ruth Sherman Associates, provides tips on how to successfully sell your good or service.   (Other)Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Ruth Sherman, a strategic communications consultant and President of Ruth Sherman Associates, provides tips on how to successfully sell your good or service.  (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26873138#26873138 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Ruth Sherman, a strategic communications consultant and President of Ruth Sherman Associates, provides tips on how to successfully sell your good or service.   (Other)


]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:21:47 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26873138#26873138 Video: Small biz secrets: perfecting pitches & setting price points Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting discusses the perfect "elevator pitch" and Jeffrey Carr, Executive Director of NYU Stern's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies explains how to set price points.  (Other)Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting discusses the perfect "elevator pitch" and Jeffrey Carr, Executive Director of NYU Stern's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies explains how to set price points. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26873091#26873091 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting discusses the perfect "elevator pitch" and Jeffrey Carr, Executive Director of NYU Stern's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies explains how to set price points.  (Other)


]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:40:33 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26873091#26873091 Video: Going Out Of Business In our current weakening economy, sometimes it's hard to know when to let go of a dream that isn't paying off. We meet someone who learned the hard way. (Other)In our current weakening economy, sometimes it's hard to know when to let go of a dream that isn't paying off. We meet someone who learned the hard way. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26819314#26819314 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 In our current weakening economy, sometimes it's hard to know when to let go of a dream that isn't paying off. We meet someone who learned the hard way. (Other)


]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:17:49 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26819314#26819314 Video: Laundry List We do a little problem solving with the subject of our latest "Your Business" Makeover. We showed the owner of a laundromat how to apply Six Sigma's principles to his business to clean up his issues.   (Other)We do a little problem solving with the subject of our latest "Your Business" Makeover. We showed the owner of a laundromat how to apply Six Sigma's principles to his business to clean up his issues.  (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26672160#26672160 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 We do a little problem solving with the subject of our latest "Your Business" Makeover. We showed the owner of a laundromat how to apply Six Sigma's principles to his business to clean up his issues.   (Other)


]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:26:16 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26672160#26672160 Video: Dressing Up Sep. 7: When times and tastes change, it's important to adjust your business to stay relevant in the marketplace. See how one entrepreneur survived when the area surrounding his storefront did a complete 180 turn. (Other)Sep. 7: When times and tastes change, it's important to adjust your business to stay relevant in the marketplace. See how one entrepreneur survived when the area surrounding his storefront did a complete 180 turn. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26561825#26561825 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Sep. 7: When times and tastes change, it's important to adjust your business to stay relevant in the marketplace. See how one entrepreneur survived when the area surrounding his storefront did a complete 180 turn. (Other)


]]> Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:10:09 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26561825#26561825 Video: Biz on the Side 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)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)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26377083#26377083 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 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)


]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:07:41 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26377083#26377083 Video: Taking License 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)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)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25963588#25963588 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 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)


]]> Sun, 3 Aug 2008 14:18:24 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25963588#25963588 Video: Foot Soldiers Small business owners often grapple with how to sell their product. Meet one entrepreneur who has spent barely a dime, instead relying on word of mouth and the power of the Internet to generate buzz for his product.  (Other)Small business owners often grapple with how to sell their product. Meet one entrepreneur who has spent barely a dime, instead relying on word of mouth and the power of the Internet to generate buzz for his product. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25849275#25849275 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Small business owners often grapple with how to sell their product. Meet one entrepreneur who has spent barely a dime, instead relying on word of mouth and the power of the Internet to generate buzz for his product.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:25:07 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25849275#25849275 Video: Energy Crunch These are challenging times for those with small businesses. Consumer confidence is down, the mortgage and banking situation makes getting credit tough. But it's gas prices that seem to be having the most profound impact. (Other)These are challenging times for those with small businesses. Consumer confidence is down, the mortgage and banking situation makes getting credit tough. But it's gas prices that seem to be having the most profound impact. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25717740#25717740 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 These are challenging times for those with small businesses. Consumer confidence is down, the mortgage and banking situation makes getting credit tough. But it's gas prices that seem to be having the most profound impact. (Other)


]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:14:51 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25717740#25717740 Video: Make It Better See how a little inspiration and a lifetime of experience combined to create an entirely new industry. One entrepreneur is riding the wave of its success.  (Other)See how a little inspiration and a lifetime of experience combined to create an entirely new industry. One entrepreneur is riding the wave of its success. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25619064#25619064 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 See how a little inspiration and a lifetime of experience combined to create an entirely new industry. One entrepreneur is riding the wave of its success.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:16:19 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25619064#25619064 Video: Housing Bust, Booming Biz The slide in home prices may be good news to one sector of small business in this volatile market. With so many homes in foreclosure, these companies now have to manage record growth.  (Other)The slide in home prices may be good news to one sector of small business in this volatile market. With so many homes in foreclosure, these companies now have to manage record growth. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25411316#25411316 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 The slide in home prices may be good news to one sector of small business in this volatile market. With so many homes in foreclosure, these companies now have to manage record growth.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:15:47 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25411316#25411316 Video: Florist Rearranged It's all about the element of surprise as we reveal the winner of our small business makeover. The application was secretly submitted by an employee of a greenhouse and up until the moment we walked in the door, the boss didn't have a clue! (Other)It's all about the element of surprise as we reveal the winner of our small business makeover. The application was secretly submitted by an employee of a greenhouse and up until the moment we walked in the door, the boss didn't have a clue! (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25281843#25281843 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 It's all about the element of surprise as we reveal the winner of our small business makeover. The application was secretly submitted by an employee of a greenhouse and up until the moment we walked in the door, the boss didn't have a clue! (Other)


]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:26:37 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25281843#25281843 Video: Building Loyalty See how one construction company's unique management style is boosting employee morale and developing loyalty in a hard-nosed industry. (Other)See how one construction company's unique management style is boosting employee morale and developing loyalty in a hard-nosed industry. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25142886#25142886 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 See how one construction company's unique management style is boosting employee morale and developing loyalty in a hard-nosed industry. (Other)


]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:37:26 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25142886#25142886 Video: If The Shoe Fits When Robert Schwartz saw his orthopedic shoe business suddenly drop by 50%, he knew he had to do something drastic. He shows us how you can reinvent a company with a little style.  (Other)When Robert Schwartz saw his orthopedic shoe business suddenly drop by 50%, he knew he had to do something drastic. He shows us how you can reinvent a company with a little style. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25003452#25003452 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 When Robert Schwartz saw his orthopedic shoe business suddenly drop by 50%, he knew he had to do something drastic. He shows us how you can reinvent a company with a little style.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:59:59 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25003452#25003452 Video: Creative Recruiting Determining who to hire is one of, if not the, most important things you'll do as a business owner. But what happens if you put your job listing out there and nobody qualified responds? We visit one company who found the solution to this problem, and as a result, has put together an A+ team. (Other)Determining who to hire is one of, if not the, most important things you'll do as a business owner. But what happens if you put your job listing out there and nobody qualified responds? We visit one company who found the solution to this problem, and as a result, has put together an A+ team. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24836769#24836769 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Determining who to hire is one of, if not the, most important things you'll do as a business owner. But what happens if you put your job listing out there and nobody qualified responds? We visit one company who found the solution to this problem, and as a result, has put together an A+ team. (Other)


]]> Sun, 1 Jun 2008 15:43:52 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24836769#24836769 Video: Camera Ready It's no secret that big business spends big bucks to get their products into Hollywood films. What's not as well known is that hundreds of small businesses are also getting their products into those features for peanuts! (Other)It's no secret that big business spends big bucks to get their products into Hollywood films. What's not as well known is that hundreds of small businesses are also getting their products into those features for peanuts! (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24666483#24666483 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 It's no secret that big business spends big bucks to get their products into Hollywood films. What's not as well known is that hundreds of small businesses are also getting their products into those features for peanuts! (Other)


]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 16:14:11 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24666483#24666483 Video: Wild Ride With all the worrisome reports about a faltering economy, many small business owners are growing nervous. Meet one entrepreneur who has found the way to buck this trend. (Other)With all the worrisome reports about a faltering economy, many small business owners are growing nervous. Meet one entrepreneur who has found the way to buck this trend. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24520829#24520829 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 With all the worrisome reports about a faltering economy, many small business owners are growing nervous. Meet one entrepreneur who has found the way to buck this trend. (Other)


]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 17:51:40 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24520829#24520829 Video: Stacking the Deck In the skateboarding world, the guys had all the choices and the girls were pretty much left out in the cold. That is, until Cool Girl Decks came along and heated things up by filling the gap. (Other)In the skateboarding world, the guys had all the choices and the girls were pretty much left out in the cold. That is, until Cool Girl Decks came along and heated things up by filling the gap. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24426054#24426054 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 In the skateboarding world, the guys had all the choices and the girls were pretty much left out in the cold. That is, until Cool Girl Decks came along and heated things up by filling the gap. (Other)


]]> Sun, 4 May 2008 15:25:39 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24426054#24426054 Video: Perfect Pairing What happens when you start a business based on an invention which adds something to an already existing product? If you're as smart as the couple we're about to show you, you grow your company and in just over a year sell it for nearly $20 million. (Other)What happens when you start a business based on an invention which adds something to an already existing product? If you're as smart as the couple we're about to show you, you grow your company and in just over a year sell it for nearly $20 million. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24291692#24291692 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 What happens when you start a business based on an invention which adds something to an already existing product? If you're as smart as the couple we're about to show you, you grow your company and in just over a year sell it for nearly $20 million. (Other)


]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:55:43 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24291692#24291692 Video: Time to Sell? One of the toughest decisions entrepreneurs have to make is whether to sell their business or put more money into growing it. We take a look at 2 firms that small business owners can afford in helping make that decision. (Other)One of the toughest decisions entrepreneurs have to make is whether to sell their business or put more money into growing it. We take a look at 2 firms that small business owners can afford in helping make that decision. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24179284#24179284 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 One of the toughest decisions entrepreneurs have to make is whether to sell their business or put more money into growing it. We take a look at 2 firms that small business owners can afford in helping make that decision. (Other)


]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:55:20 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24179284#24179284 Video: Inking the Deal In an industry where anything goes, tattoo shop owners usually fall under the heading of artist rather than businessman. But, we recently met one enterprising entrepreneur who's taken on this rebellious industry. Against all the odds, it looks like he's managed to tame it. (Other)In an industry where anything goes, tattoo shop owners usually fall under the heading of artist rather than businessman. But, we recently met one enterprising entrepreneur who's taken on this rebellious industry. Against all the odds, it looks like he's managed to tame it. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24029505#24029505 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 In an industry where anything goes, tattoo shop owners usually fall under the heading of artist rather than businessman. But, we recently met one enterprising entrepreneur who's taken on this rebellious industry. Against all the odds, it looks like he's managed to tame it. (Other)


]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:13:00 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24029505#24029505 Video: Click & Mortar We all know about the mass-market stores that built their brand names as brick & mortar businesses and then went on to expand big time on the internet. Today the story of one small business owner who did it the other way, first developing his brand online, then opening a retail location. (Other)We all know about the mass-market stores that built their brand names as brick & mortar businesses and then went on to expand big time on the internet. Today the story of one small business owner who did it the other way, first developing his brand online, then opening a retail location. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23934009#23934009 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 We all know about the mass-market stores that built their brand names as brick & mortar businesses and then went on to expand big time on the internet. Today the story of one small business owner who did it the other way, first developing his brand online, then opening a retail location. (Other)


]]> Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:02:15 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23934009#23934009 Video: Small Biz Makeover A long-established business hits expansion stumbling blocks in the form of increased competition and a changing market. We offer them a small business makeover. (Other)A long-established business hits expansion stumbling blocks in the form of increased competition and a changing market. We offer them a small business makeover. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23829855#23829855 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 A long-established business hits expansion stumbling blocks in the form of increased competition and a changing market. We offer them a small business makeover. (Other)


]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:21:34 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23829855#23829855 Video: Raising the Candy Bar A Chicago-based chocolate company is stuck in "No Man's Land", a place where successful entrepreneurs often find themselves when their companies are transitioning from small to big. (Other)A Chicago-based chocolate company is stuck in "No Man's Land", a place where successful entrepreneurs often find themselves when their companies are transitioning from small to big. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23742213#23742213 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 A Chicago-based chocolate company is stuck in "No Man's Land", a place where successful entrepreneurs often find themselves when their companies are transitioning from small to big. (Other)


]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:34:00 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23742213#23742213 Video: Plan B Launching a new venture often requires a large investment and failure could result in heavy losses. We'll meet a car enthusiast who opened the business of his dreams and protected himself with a solid fall back plan in case customers didn't show up. (Other)Launching a new venture often requires a large investment and failure could result in heavy losses. We'll meet a car enthusiast who opened the business of his dreams and protected himself with a solid fall back plan in case customers didn't show up. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23609627#23609627 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Launching a new venture often requires a large investment and failure could result in heavy losses. We'll meet a car enthusiast who opened the business of his dreams and protected himself with a solid fall back plan in case customers didn't show up. (Other)


]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:05:24 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23609627#23609627 Video: The Name Game It's quite common to name your business after yourself. But what happens when you build the company on the cult of your own personality and then you try to expand? (Your Money)It's quite common to name your business after yourself. But what happens when you build the company on the cult of your own personality and then you try to expand? (Your Money)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23500178#23500178 Your Money Copyright msnbc.com 2009 It's quite common to name your business after yourself. But what happens when you build the company on the cult of your own personality and then you try to expand? (Your Money)


]]> Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:57:18 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23500178#23500178 Video: I Spy For so many businesses, customer service is key. And the way some stores keep employees up to snuff is by sending in mystery shoppers. But does it work? We donned a trench coat and went undercover to find out. (Other)For so many businesses, customer service is key. And the way some stores keep employees up to snuff is by sending in mystery shoppers. But does it work? We donned a trench coat and went undercover to find out. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23390822#23390822 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 For so many businesses, customer service is key. And the way some stores keep employees up to snuff is by sending in mystery shoppers. But does it work? We donned a trench coat and went undercover to find out. (Other)


]]> Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:18:12 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23390822#23390822 Video: Rich Niche Some companies have to look far and wide to find the perfect niche for their brand. But if you listen carefully to the customers you already have, you might discover that your niche has already found you. (Other)Some companies have to look far and wide to find the perfect niche for their brand. But if you listen carefully to the customers you already have, you might discover that your niche has already found you. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23274947#23274947 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Some companies have to look far and wide to find the perfect niche for their brand. But if you listen carefully to the customers you already have, you might discover that your niche has already found you. (Other)


]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:01:13 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23274947#23274947 Video: Balancing Act If you're a business owner, chances are you struggle with balancing your personal and professional lives. Meet a woman who believes blurring the line between home and office is actually the best way to do business. (Other)If you're a business owner, chances are you struggle with balancing your personal and professional lives. Meet a woman who believes blurring the line between home and office is actually the best way to do business. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23180713#23180713 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 If you're a business owner, chances are you struggle with balancing your personal and professional lives. Meet a woman who believes blurring the line between home and office is actually the best way to do business. (Other)


]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:23:38 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23180713#23180713 Video: Send Me An Angel Starting a business generally requires cash, but who's going to risk their money on your dream? We followed one entrepreneur as he tried to convince a group of angel investors to place their bets on his idea. (Other)Starting a business generally requires cash, but who's going to risk their money on your dream? We followed one entrepreneur as he tried to convince a group of angel investors to place their bets on his idea. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23065760#23065760 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Starting a business generally requires cash, but who's going to risk their money on your dream? We followed one entrepreneur as he tried to convince a group of angel investors to place their bets on his idea. (Other)


]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:45:31 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23065760#23065760 Video: It's In The Bag It seems elementary but it's true, the best way to find out what your customers want is to ask them! Recently we met an entrepreneur that proves that even if you don't have a big budget for focus groups, that's not a hard task to accomplish.  (Other)It seems elementary but it's true, the best way to find out what your customers want is to ask them! Recently we met an entrepreneur that proves that even if you don't have a big budget for focus groups, that's not a hard task to accomplish. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22947607#22947607 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 It seems elementary but it's true, the best way to find out what your customers want is to ask them! Recently we met an entrepreneur that proves that even if you don't have a big budget for focus groups, that's not a hard task to accomplish.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:34:07 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22947607#22947607 Video: Laying the Groundwork Keith Girard, Senior Columnist for allbusiness.com and Loretta McCarthy, Managing Director of Golden Seeds answer viewer questions about how to differentiate your idea for a business from a larger competitor and advice on how to tell an employee they've been laid off.  (Other)Keith Girard, Senior Columnist for allbusiness.com and Loretta McCarthy, Managing Director of Golden Seeds answer viewer questions about how to differentiate your idea for a business from a larger competitor and advice on how to tell an employee they've been laid off. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22978099#22978099 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Keith Girard, Senior Columnist for allbusiness.com and Loretta McCarthy, Managing Director of Golden Seeds answer viewer questions about how to differentiate your idea for a business from a larger competitor and advice on how to tell an employee they've been laid off.  (Other)


]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:37:46 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22978099#22978099 Video: Surviving bad publicity They say that any press is good press, but what if your business is hit with a crisis so shocking it forces you to make major changes in order to save your tarnished reputation? That's just what happened when a high profile arrest almost brought down a local Arizona pizza franchise. (Other)They say that any press is good press, but what if your business is hit with a crisis so shocking it forces you to make major changes in order to save your tarnished reputation? That's just what happened when a high profile arrest almost brought down a local Arizona pizza franchise. (Other)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22838405#22838405 Other Copyright msnbc.com 2009 They say that any press is good press, but what if your business is hit with a crisis so shocking it forces you to make major changes in order to save your tarnished reputation? That's just what happened when a high profile arrest almost brought down a local Arizona pizza franchise. (Other)


]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:07:12 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22838405#22838405 Video: Learning Loyalty As an entrepreneur, it's easy to care about the product you put out. As an employee, you're not necessarily as invested. We met two entrepreneurs who've developed a loyal staff as motivated as its owners.  (Your Money)As an entrepreneur, it's easy to care about the product you put out. As an employee, you're not necessarily as invested. We met two entrepreneurs who've developed a loyal staff as motivated as its owners. (Your Money)


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22727161#22727161 Your Money Copyright msnbc.com 2009 As an entrepreneur, it's easy to care about the product you put out. As an employee, you're not necessarily as invested. We met two entrepreneurs who've developed a loyal staff as motivated as its owners.  (Your Money)


]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:19:25 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22727161#22727161 More from the Your Business archives http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=0e90453434009503ac4064ec9bbdbb2c http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23797070/ns/business-small_business/ News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23797070/ns/business-small_business/