msnbc.com: Small business http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3627254/ns/business-small_business/ 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/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:36:21 GMT News 60 Video: As unemployment rises, accidental entrepreneurs thrive July 13: As laid-off workers are forced to reinvent themselves, some start-up innovators are finding that sometimes it pays to do what you love. CNBC's Scott Cohn reports.  (Nightly News)July 13: As laid-off workers are forced to reinvent themselves, some start-up innovators are finding that sometimes it pays to do what you love. CNBC's Scott Cohn reports. (Nightly News)




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=f37efc8620e9ab55edc046cc1caeb530 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31897114#31897114 Nightly News Copyright msnbc.com 2009 July 13: As laid-off workers are forced to reinvent themselves, some start-up innovators are finding that sometimes it pays to do what you love. CNBC's Scott Cohn reports.  (Nightly News)


]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:20:41 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31897114#31897114 CIT in talks with regulators over liquidity Shares of diversified lender CIT Group Inc. plunged Monday even as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner indicated there could be help for the ailing company.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=7e59ab71d8911cf090f76d6283c29023&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=7e59ab71d8911cf090f76d6283c29023&p=1"/></a> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=7e59ab71d8911cf090f76d6283c29023 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31889696/ns/business-us_business/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:46:35 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31889696/ns/business-us_business/ Video: It's in the Bags July 12: When the founders of a reusable bag company launched their business, they knew they'd need something to catch people's attention. They found it, in the trash!  (MSNBC)July 12: When the founders of a reusable bag company launched their business, they knew they'd need something to catch people's attention. They found it, in the trash! (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:30:20 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31832362#31832362 Video: Business Answers: A Return on Marketing & Marketing Your Business for Free July 12: Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting, and John Jantsch, author of the book "Duct Tape Marketing," answer viewer questions about the effectiveness of your marketing campaign and some of the best ways to market your business for free.  (MSNBC)July 12: Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting, and John Jantsch, author of the book "Duct Tape Marketing," answer viewer questions about the effectiveness of your marketing campaign and some of the best ways to market your business for free. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:29:01 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31875752#31875752 Video: Dollars & Sense: The Perfect Email Newsletter July 12: With the economy putting pressure on marketing budgets, entrepreneurs are learning that emails can be vital to attracting and retaining customers. Eric Groves, the vice-president of Constant Contact, has some tips on creating the perfect newsletter.  (MSNBC)July 12: With the economy putting pressure on marketing budgets, entrepreneurs are learning that emails can be vital to attracting and retaining customers. Eric Groves, the vice-president of Constant Contact, has some tips on creating the perfect newsletter. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:27:45 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31875774#31875774 Video: Elevator Pitch: Style & Technology July 12: Emily McHugh, the CEO of Casauri, has a fashionable line of laptop cases and she wants everyone to know about it. She's looking for funding to take her marketing to the next level.  (MSNBC)July 12: Emily McHugh, the CEO of Casauri, has a fashionable line of laptop cases and she wants everyone to know about it. She's looking for funding to take her marketing to the next level. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:26:09 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31875791#31875791 Obama considers bailout for small business June 9: President Obama announces several financial institutions are ready to pay back $68 billion in bailout funds, turning a profit for taxpayers. (MSNBC)The Obama administration is considering using money from the $700 billion financial bailout fund to provide further assistance to the nation's struggling small businesses.




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]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:09:36 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31862098/ns/business-small_business/ Guess what? No raises again this year Some bosses are trying to ease the pain in other ways, giving the staff flex time, lunches or field trips. Others are dipping into savings to pay bonuses and restructuring compensation.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f72aeecd4338f31e1978fd7baf0ff5f1&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f72aeecd4338f31e1978fd7baf0ff5f1&p=1"/></a> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=f72aeecd4338f31e1978fd7baf0ff5f1 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31805425/ns/business-small_business/ Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:28:14 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31805425/ns/business-small_business/ Small businesses get a ‘tax break,’ for now The IRS has temporarily stopped collecting penalties from some small businesses that have been hit with big fines for not disclosing the use of questionable tax shelters.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=5aab428f0bb8578f15365c70d4f80b33&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=5aab428f0bb8578f15365c70d4f80b33&p=1"/></a> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=5aab428f0bb8578f15365c70d4f80b33 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31780719/ns/business-small_business/ Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:18:00 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31780719/ns/business-small_business/ <![CDATA[Presented By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=5aab428f0bb8578f15365c70d4f80b33&p=4 5aab428f0bb8578f15365c70d4f80b33 ]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:18:00 GMT Wedding planners pair up to save on costs June 28: June is a popular month for weddings and that means couples are vowing to stick it out for better or worse. Some small business owners, including two wedding planners in Chicago, have decided to take the plunge and merge in order to combat the economic downturn.  (MSNBC)As soon as they opened their shops, wedding planners  Kara Underwood and Kirstin Martin encountered a crisis neither could have foreseen: each other.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=78859ef0b3cd7e98c34c06c4ad4c83a4 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31569498/ns/business-small_business/ MSNBC Copyright msnbc.com 2009 June 28: June is a popular month for weddings and that means couples are vowing to stick it out for better or worse. Some small business owners, including two wedding planners in Chicago, have decided to take the plunge and merge in order to combat the economic downturn.  (MSNBC)


]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:58:41 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31569498/ns/business-small_business/ Video: Newsmakers: Small Business Health Care June 28: The debate over health care is growing on Capitol Hill and many small business owners are wondering what impact potential legislation could have on them. Randel Johnson of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and William Dunkelberg, chief economist for NFIB, discuss whether or not any proposed changes will make a difference.  (MSNBC)June 28: The debate over health care is growing on Capitol Hill and many small business owners are wondering what impact potential legislation could have on them. Randel Johnson of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and William Dunkelberg, chief economist for NFIB, discuss whether or not any proposed changes will make a difference. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:48:08 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31594846#31594846 Video: Business Answers: Money for Marketing & To Expand or Not to Expand? June 28: Steve Strauss, small business columnist for USA Today, and Scott Reardon, founder and partner in Dakota Ventures, answer viewer questions about finding money for marketing and whether or not now is a good time to expand a small business.  (MSNBC)June 28: Steve Strauss, small business columnist for USA Today, and Scott Reardon, founder and partner in Dakota Ventures, answer viewer questions about finding money for marketing and whether or not now is a good time to expand a small business. (MSNBC)




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=8b8db8608ed8179a35413284fdb6bbb0 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31594864#31594864 MSNBC Copyright msnbc.com 2009 June 28: Steve Strauss, small business columnist for USA Today, and Scott Reardon, founder and partner in Dakota Ventures, answer viewer questions about finding money for marketing and whether or not now is a good time to expand a small business.  (MSNBC)


]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:46:53 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31594864#31594864 Video: Dollars & Sense: Small Business Travel June 28: Many small business owners are trying to find ways to save money before they hit the road during the busy summer travel season. Janet Libert, editor of Executive Travel magazine, has some advice for minimizing your travel expenses.  (MSNBC)June 28: Many small business owners are trying to find ways to save money before they hit the road during the busy summer travel season. Janet Libert, editor of Executive Travel magazine, has some advice for minimizing your travel expenses. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:45:51 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31594871#31594871 Paid to drink Jack Daniel's Jeff Arnett, the master distiller at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn., tests the aroma of a batch of whiskey.Jeff Arnett takes a sip of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, just enough for it to settle on his tongue, and then — spits it out. After all, he is at work.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=c67fb4eae0cc9a7c2ec9103c1aa94ab9 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31570070/ns/business-small_business/ AP Jeff Arnett, the master distiller at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn., tests the aroma of a batch of whiskey.


]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:04:15 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31570070/ns/business-small_business/ Video: It's a Wrap! June 21: Serial entrepreneurs build successful businesses, sell them and then do it all over again. Mike Enos put past experience to good use when he discovered a hole in the shrink-wrap business and decided it was time to fill it.  (MSNBC)June 21: Serial entrepreneurs build successful businesses, sell them and then do it all over again. Mike Enos put past experience to good use when he discovered a hole in the shrink-wrap business and decided it was time to fill it. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:26:45 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31444409#31444409 Video: Business Answers: Protecting Your Products Online & Global Trademarks June 21: Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of SMB Connects, and Michael Port, creator of "Boof Yourself Solid" and author of "The Think Big Manifesto," answer viewer questions about protecting your products online and how to trademarks your products internationally.  (MSNBC)June 21: Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of SMB Connects, and Michael Port, creator of "Boof Yourself Solid" and author of "The Think Big Manifesto," answer viewer questions about protecting your products online and how to trademarks your products internationally. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:25:13 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31472929#31472929 Video: Elevator Pitch: Wine Made By Women June 21: Will connoisseurs buy wine specifically because it's made by women? Deborah Brenner, owner of "Women of the Vine Cellars," says she knows customers will want to raise a glass.  (MSNBC)June 21: Will connoisseurs buy wine specifically because it's made by women? Deborah Brenner, owner of "Women of the Vine Cellars," says she knows customers will want to raise a glass. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:23:51 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31472949#31472949 Video: Marketing: Dad Labs June 21: It seems that fatherhood may actually be recession-proof. Two years after meeting the guys at DadLabs, we find out how the video website is now making money.  (MSNBC)June 21: It seems that fatherhood may actually be recession-proof. Two years after meeting the guys at DadLabs, we find out how the video website is now making money. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:22:35 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31444642#31444642 Last quarter runs out for Magic Fingers maker The inventor of the “Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed,” which brought travelers 15 minutes of “tingling relaxation and ease” for a quarter in hotel rooms across America has died.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6797e84a630024a8ed1fbfa2822c40c4&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=6797e84a630024a8ed1fbfa2822c40c4&p=1"/></a> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=6797e84a630024a8ed1fbfa2822c40c4 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31450090/ns/business-small_business/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:23:24 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31450090/ns/business-small_business/ Video: A Tasteful Change June 14: What happens when the business of your dreams starts feeling more like a nightmare? Instead of shutting down, one entrepreneurial couple gave their business a second chance. Now, they're reaping the rewards of their culinary re-invention.  (MSNBC)June 14: What happens when the business of your dreams starts feeling more like a nightmare? Instead of shutting down, one entrepreneurial couple gave their business a second chance. Now, they're reaping the rewards of their culinary re-invention. (MSNBC)




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]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:55:59 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31260807#31260807 Your Business Front Page http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=ec421b9158c1a1ae27b3f6198271ee8d http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26526805/ns/business-small_business/ News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26526805/ns/business-small_business/