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Cut through the online clutter with our roundup of Web resources that every entrepreneur should know about.

Are your customers safe from online scamsters? How to comply with the FTC's new 'Red Flags' program.

Used wisely, debt can be a good addition to your books.

Use these tips to avoid getting burned by credit-card processors.

The try-before-you-buy business model can work -- if you can monetize your offerings.

Professional employer organizations help free up business owners' time to focus on generating revenue.

Every entrepreneur should have a killer elevator speech that'll grab investors' attention. Here's how to write one.

How to stake and protect your claim when it comes to intellectual property.

Dancing Deer Baking Co. has made philanthropy an integral part of its business -- and it's still coming out on top.

Looking to grow or get liquid? If so, private equity might be a better option for you than venture capital.

Rural outsourcing is emerging as a trend for big businesses in America -- but is it something small business can tap into?

Social enterprises are here to stay. Here's how they can grow to the next level, while still doing good.

A five-step primer on adding multimedia to your website

A seven-point primer for creating compelling business names and avoiding major mistakes

The well-known philosophy for pleasing customers and growing sales makes sense even for small businesses.

Wild Planet Toys CEO Danny Grossman has made a career of thoughtful, deliberate decision-making.

When you're looking to grow, sometimes less is more.

Follow this five-step action plan when circumstances force a change to your usual routine.

Devote yourself to keeping your best customers happy, and watch your business grow.

How a century-old American business bounced back from the brink of closure.

Business leaders of both big and small organizations make mistakes. But they don't have to be fatal.

Use it, protect it and maintain it. Learn how to make good on your technology investment with these guidelines.

Four tips for those of you who aren't Web geeks, starting with the basics.

Find out if you have what it takes to venture out on your own.

Don't overlook this resource if you're trying to expand or grow your business.

The trick to a successful e-commerce site is making transactions easy and enjoyable for customers.

There are better ways to close sales without bleeding your bottom line.

Rescue your business with these tips from a certified turnaround professional.

How one entrepreneur solved the classic dilemma and reeled in his first big client

3 ingredients that translate into a productive and engaged workforce.