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• Cerebral Palsy No Obstacle for This Entrepreneur>

  May 29, 2012 How one woman launched an online consultancy with savvy, determination and her left thumb.

  Katie Morell Independent writer and editor, Business Writers

  

• Social Gaming Entrepreneurs Become Unwitting Matchmakers>

  May 29, 2012 Four marriages are an unexpected byproduct of the popular Mob Wars game and a point of pride for the company founders.

  Jana Kasperkevic

  

• Memorial Day Special: Two Vets Who Became Millionaires>

  May 25, 2012 Following their dreams and relying on their training, these two vets built successful small businesses.

  Katie Morell Independent writer and editor, Business Writers

  

• The Care and Feeding of a Startup Founder>

  May 24, 2012 I am starting a company, and I need your help.

  John Bradberry

  

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  May 22, 2012 The story of two Georgia entrepreneurs who found love and success later in life.

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• 4 Business Lessons from TV’s Mad Men>

  May 18, 2012 The founders of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce contain some important business warnings.

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• 5 Tools and Time Savers for the E-mail Addict>

  May 17, 2012 Is your inbox making you stuck in a productivity trap? These steps will get you back on the right track.

  SUSANNE FOUGEROUSSE President, ROSENBERRY ROOMS

• ModCloth Founder Talks Vintage Goods>

  May 17, 2012 A teen launched her online store out of her own passion for retro clothes.

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• Creating a Recognition-Based Culture>

  May 17, 2012 Loyal employees are those who feel rewarded for work well done. Here are some ways to do just that.

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