27 Million and Counting: Ashley Connors and Hannah Lavon, Hoopla
Meet Ashley Connors and Hannah Lavon, the co-founders of Hoopla, a New York-based gift company that makes animal-themed mittens, among other products. Continue Reading »
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Board of Directors
As part of the relaunch of AOL Small Business, we have recruited a world class group of entrepreneurs and members of the entrepreneurial community, including Sir Richard Branson, the legendary founder of Virgin Group (center), who will regularly sound off on a variety of issues, offer advice, and create a smart, ongoing conversation not found anywhere else on the Web. It's time to meet the Board of Directors. Continue Reading
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Winning Government Contracts:
Mastering the Handshake:
5 Things You Need to Know
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Winning Government Contracts:
5 Things You Need to Know
Uncle Sam spends billions of dollars every year. How to position your company to win government contracts. Continue Reading
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Mastering the Handshake:
5 Things You Need To Know
A firm, confident handshake can make a great first impression. On the other hand (pun intended), a limp, "dead fish" can brand you a loser from the get-go. How to shake hands like a career politician. Continue Reading
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What's That Collar Really Made of? New Bill Calls for Fur Disclosure
Under current law, companies are not required to label fur items if they are valued at $150 or less. Continue Reading »
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Surviving Office Holiday Parties: 5 Things You Need to Know
Company celebrations can be a great way to bond with co-workers -- or make a total fool of yourself after a few drinks. How to survive your next office holiday party. Continue Reading »
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How to Make $500,000 a Year Wearing T-Shirts
Each year, hundreds of companies pay 28-year-old Jason Sadler to wear T-shirts with their logos -- and then promote his fashion statement through Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Consider it the modern-day sandwich board. Continue Reading »
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Ask Rod, Episode 24: Where Can I Find Good Part-Time Employees?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz explains where to find quality talent and why you may not need a patent for your invention. Plus, Lauren does her best Mary Poppins impression. Continue Reading »
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Jessica Simpson's Brand Rakes in $750 Million
The former reality-star-turned-entrepreneur's line of apparel and accessories has struck a chord with consumers -- and could be the first celebrity label to top $1 billion. Continue Reading »
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My First Million: Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Gilt Groupe
The former Harvard classmates teamed up to help launch Gilt Groupe, a wildly popular online "sample sale" site that has expanded into fashion, accessories, home furnishings and travel. Continue Reading »