July 4, 2008
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If you're starting a business (even thinking about it), or juggling marketing, financing, Internet, government etc. for your growing small business, here you're not alone!

Important News for Small BusinessAnd the Winner Is...
Congratulations to the exceptional entrepreneur who has just been selected as the winner of Idea Cafe's $1,000.00 Small Business Grant in honor of our late, great business expert, Kent Capener. Come meet our grant winner... more

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Business Advice from Experts

Color StarWho Done It? Employee Theft Hurts!
When employees are dipping into the till or walking off with equipment, use these security strategies to stop the illegal flow. Coffee Talk With Experts.

Profiles of Fun Entrepreneurs

For small business ideas, get inspired by Profiles of gutsy entrepreneurs who followed their dreams. You can, too!

Color StarKelly Smith-Ramirez
LifeSource Bioenergetic Therapy
West Sacramento, CA

Color StarMary Pustelak
Ranger store
taylor, MI

Anto Mathew
Franchise Direct
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Color StarWissem Sghaier
GeorgiaGaz.com
Clarkston, GA

Color StarJoseph Palatucci
FASTSIGNS
White Plains, NY

Color StarPaula Miguel
MomExec Solutions
hopatcong, NJ

Color StarMitch Marcus
Marcus Insurance Benefits
Hingham, MA

Meet More Small Business Owners!

Color DiamondJoin the Buzz on the Perks (and Jerks) of Running a Small Biz.
Working alone at home? Looking for new ideas or ways to juggle work & family demands? Come on over to the Working at Home forum and see how others are dealing with the same issues. CyberSchmooz

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Now you can demonstrate your business wisdom by posting your own article in our CyberSchmooz forum! CyberSchmooz

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