Jan 5, 2009 | 12:25pm ET
Small companies ended 2008 with a laundry list of troubles, with sales slow, bank lending frozen, and health care and credit-card costs soaring. Here's what to expect in 2009 on 7 key issues. more
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Facing technical challenges and a weak market, many of Silicon Valley's startups are changing direction. more -
Slow sales and tight credit are killing small companies. Here's a look at 7 iconic brands that died. more -
For a price, Up Aerospace will launch your stamp collection or other small payload into orbit. more -
After selling its secret sauce, then buying it back, a family business lays plans to go national. more -
As the economy worsens, small business staffing cuts reverberate through local communities. more
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Small business owners have every reason to feel anxious. Here's how smart entrepreneurs find their emotional edge in tough times.
It's tougher to get business loans in this lender's market, but these tips can improve your chances. more
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