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Meet the Board of Directors featuring Richard Branson Meet the 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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5 Things You Need to Know

It's a deal: President Obama, flanked by members of Congress, signs the $858 billion package of tax cuts and unemployment benefits into law.
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The Obama Tax Deal:
5 Things You Need to Know

The $858 billion package of tax cuts and unemployment benefits, which President Obama signed into law, has a number of provisions affecting business owners. Continue Reading

Shake it like a Polaroid picture: Office holiday parties can go horribly wrong. Just ask this guy.
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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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Brother, brother: Courtney and Carter Reum left careers on Wall Street to create VeeV, the world's first Acai spirit.
VeeV Acai Spirit

VeeV's Courtney and Carter Reum: Finding a Better Way to Drink

12/29/10 at 7:00 PM

In 2005, brothers Courtney and Carter Reum abandoned careers on Wall Street and started selling an Acai spirit out of the trunk of their car. Today, VeeV can be found in bars and liquor stores in all 50 states. Continue Reading »

Tasty technology: A bakery in Japan has found success with its iPhone-inspired cookies.
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Calling All Cookie Lovers: Introducing the iPhone Cookie

12/29/10 at 5:00 PM

A bakery in Japan has cornered the market on iPhone-inspired cookies. Yes, there's a market for iPhone-inspired cookies. Continue Reading »

Steve Strauss
Steve Strauss

Holiday Party Horror Stories: What You Can Learn for Next Year

12/29/10 at 4:00 PM

From Christmas trees on fire to the employee who tries to make out with everyone, our correspondent takes a look back at office parties gone wrong. Continue Reading »

Road trip: New iPhone and Android apps help make life on the road a little easier.
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The Best Apps for Road Warriors

12/28/10 at 9:00 PM

From reporting an accident to finding the nearest mechanic, a host of new iPhone and Android apps help make driving a lot easier. Just keep both hands on the wheel. Continue Reading »

Stand and deliver: The Aldacase Keycase Folio Delux serves as a case, stand and keyboard for the iPad.
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9 iPad Cases with Style and Substance

12/28/10 at 4:00 PM

The iPad is a sleek, technological marvel. It's also really easy to scratch and break. A look at some of the best cases for protecting your Apple supertablet. Continue Reading »

Kerry Bannigan, Nolcha
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27 Million and Counting: Kerry Bannigan, Nolcha

12/27/10 at 11:00 PM

Meet Kerry Bannigan, founder and CEO of Nolcha, a New York-based promotional provider for independent fashion designers and retailers. Continue Reading »

Up next: Apple plans to roll out a new iPhone, iPad and more in 2011.
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The iPad 2, iPhone 5, Verizon and More: What to Expect from Apple in 2011

12/27/10 at 10:30 PM

Will the iPhone finally come to Verizon? When can we expect the new iPad? A look at Apple's big plans for the year to come. Continue Reading »

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