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Life Lessons Learned From the Family Business

News on Main (05/28/12): Alex Bhathal was 12 years old when he was fired from the family business. Learn what lessons prepared him and his sister to lead Raj Manufacturing today.

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  • An Oyster Revival Takes Hold in New Jersey -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    An Oyster Revival Takes Hold in New Jersey

    News on Main (06/10/13): An entrepreneur was working for years to harvest oysters off the Jersey shore, when Sandy spoiled his plans. Today, his oyster revival is finally taking hold.

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  • A Jersey Shore Restaurateur Struggles to Reopen as Summer Approaches -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Jersey Shore Restaurateur Struggles to Reopen as Summer Approaches

    News on Main (05/28/13): Hurricane Sandy devastated small businesses along the Jersey Shore nearly seven months ago, but for restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, recovery is just beginning.

    length: 2:22
  • From Heartbreak, a Vibrant Online Marketplace Emerges -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Business Takes a Bite Out of the Bed Bug Market

    News on Main (05/13/13): With bed bugs on the rise in the U.S., the founders of The ZappBug Oven saw an opportunity to build a business that solves a pesky, painful and often expensive problem.

    length: 2:14
  • From Heartbreak, a Vibrant Online Marketplace Emerges -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    From Heartbreak, a Vibrant Online Marketplace Emerges

    News on Main (05/06/13): Find out how Josh Opperman turned his heartbreak into a happy ending by building a successful online marketplace called I Do Now I Don't.

    length: 2:12
  • An Oyster Revival Takes Hold in New Jersey -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    An Oyster Revival Takes Hold in New Jersey

    News on Main (06/10/13): An entrepreneur was working for years to harvest oysters off the Jersey shore, when Sandy spoiled his plans. Today, his oyster revival is finally taking hold.

    length: 2:12
  • A Jersey Shore Restaurateur Struggles to Reopen as Summer Approaches -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Jersey Shore Restaurateur Struggles to Reopen as Summer Approaches

    News on Main (05/28/13): Hurricane Sandy devastated small businesses along the Jersey Shore nearly seven months ago, but for restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, recovery is just beginning.

    length: 2:22
  • From Heartbreak, a Vibrant Online Marketplace Emerges -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Business Takes a Bite Out of the Bed Bug Market

    News on Main (05/13/13): With bed bugs on the rise in the U.S., the founders of The ZappBug Oven saw an opportunity to build a business that solves a pesky, painful and often expensive problem.

    length: 2:14
  • From Heartbreak, a Vibrant Online Marketplace Emerges -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    From Heartbreak, a Vibrant Online Marketplace Emerges

    News on Main (05/06/13): Find out how Josh Opperman turned his heartbreak into a happy ending by building a successful online marketplace called I Do Now I Don't.

    length: 2:12
  • How BioLite's Simple Invention Could Change the World -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    How BioLite's Simple Invention Could Change the World

    News on Main (04/15/13): It started as a low-emission camping stove that charges electronics. Today, the BioLite stove is used for emergency preparedness, in developing regions, and even by zombie enthusiasts.

    length: 2:26
  • Startup Finds Success in Growing Bike Market -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Startup Finds Success in Growing Bike Market

    News on Main (04/01/13): Pure Fix Cycles was launched with just thousands of dollars from four childhood friends. Today, their bicycles are sold at over 200 shops nationwide and generate millions in revenue.

    length: 2:25
  • Power-Savers: Tools to Lower Your Energy Bill -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    New Franchise Brings Americans to French Fry Heaven

    News on Main (03/18/13): Born out of an idea from Europe, French Fry Heaven sells fries -- and only fries. Find out how this snack stand crossed the ocean to become a growing franchise.

    length: 2:07
  • Innovation on the Fly: Startup Turns Failure Into Franchise -- and a Marriage -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Innovation on the Fly: Startup Turns Failure Into Franchise

    News on Main (03/04/13): SkyZone bounces back from failure by meeting unexpected consumer demand to "jump" after the founder's trampoline sport concept flops.

    length: 2:14
  • When Co-Founders Run a Business -- and a Marriage -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    For a Pet Resort, Growth Isn't Always Paradise

    News on Main (02/18/13): Pet Paradise has found success in a profitable niche market, despite a tough economy. But when it comes to growth, pet businesses can face a unique set of challenges.

    length: 2:18
  • When Co-Founders Run a Business -- and a Marriage -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    When Co-Founders Run a Business -- and a Marriage

    News on Main (02/04/13): The husband and wife team behind Bulu Box, a startup vitamin subscription service, shares their secret to building a business while maintaining a marriage.

    length: 2:27
  • Why Buyers Found This Dog Treat Business So Fetching -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Why Buyers Found This Dog Treat Business So Fetching

    News on Main (01/21/13): Jennifer Lewis, a pastry chef and MBA, put her artisan dog treat company up for sale -- and got an overwhelming response. Find out why her business was able to fetch top dollar.

    length: 2:09
  • Business Owners Share Resolutions for the New Year -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Selling Your Business: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

    News on Main (01/21/13): Most business owners are forced to sell or liquidate when they least expect it. Learn how to make your business sale-ready -- and a better business to run day to day.

    length: 1:48
  • Business Owners Share Resolutions for the New Year -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Business Owners Share Resolutions for the New Year

    News on Main (12/31/12): Small-business owners from around the country share goals and ideas for growing their businesses in 2013.

    length: 2:41
  • A Nonprofit's Bold Move to Create More Jobs -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Nonprofit's Bold Move to Create More Jobs

    News on Main (12/17/12): Cape Abilities helps disabled adults transition from school to work life.  Learn about the unique decision that is helping the organization control its own destiny and create more jobs in the community.

    length: 2:28
  • Small Pie Shop Survives Oprah's Golden Touch -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Small Pie Shop Survives Oprah's Golden Touch

    News on Main (12/03/12): Centerville Pie Company shares how they kept up with demand after making Oprah's famous 'Favorite Things' list.

    length: 2:37
  • Small Businesses Create Their Own Black Friday Buzz -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Small Businesses Create Their Own Black Friday Buzz

    News on Main (11/19/12):A group of small businesses in Portland, Oregon, band together to create their own buzz for the biggest shopping day of the year.

    length: 2:26
  • Green Apple Sinks its Teeth Into Portable Classrooms -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Green Apple Sinks its Teeth Into Portable Classrooms

    With classroom shortages across the U.S., Green Apple Classrooms takes a bite out of the problem with affordable, environmentally-friendly portable structures.

    length: 1:54
  • An Entrepreneur Follows a Dream Into Uncharted Waters -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    An Entrepreneur Follows a Dream Into Uncharted Waters

    News on Main (10/22/12): Find out how an entrepreneur dove head-first into starting a business that helps him and other science enthusiasts achieve the lifelong dream of being an explorer.

    length: 2:28
  • Being Under Water Means Success for This Startup -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Being Under Water Means Success for This Startup

    News on Main (10/22/12): These two science enthusiasts were looking to start a business that explored the final frontier — instead, they started a submarine business that takes adventures into the deep ocean.

    length: 1:55
  • For Hudl, a Misspelling Is Anything But a Mistake -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    For Hudl, a Misspelling Is Anything But a Mistake

    News on Main (10/08/12): When Hudl was forced to shorten its name from Huddle, it ended up being a blessing in disguise for this software startup that helps football teams review and share game footage.

    length: 1:19
  • 3 Friends and a Startup Change Football Forever -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    3 Friends and a Startup Change Football Forever

    News on Main (10/08/12): Nebraska startup Hudl has revolutionized how NFL, college and high school teams review game footage. Now, the founders look to expand to other sports.

    length: 2:20
  • A Manger-Turned-Hero Gets Back to Work -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Stockbox Grocers Finds Success in Small Spaces

    News on Main (09/24/2012): Stockbox Grocers brings healthy, affordable groceries to urban areas considered "food deserts" by setting up shop in small spaces and shipping containers.

    length: 2:37
  • A Manger-Turned-Hero Gets Back to Work -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Manager-Turned-Hero Gets Back to Work

    News on Main (09/17/12): Paul Collins' quick thinking saved his customers' lives at Full Moon BBQ in Tuscaloosa, when one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history devastated this Alabama community. As the restaurant reopens, Paul gets back to work.

    length: 2:08
  • Building a Hot Business in a Cool Economy -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Devastated Krispy Kreme Rebuilds in Tuscaloosa

    News on Main (09/10/12): One of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history left this Alabama community in ruins. But businesses are slowly rebuilding, and the recent reopening of the local Krispy Kreme has sparked hope and celebration.

    length: 2:35
  • Building a Hot Business in a Cool Economy -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Building a Hot Business in a Cool Economy

    News on Main (06/25/12): When Molly Moon Neitzel heard that ice cream was recession-proof, she took that to heart, building a popular, profitable business with uncompromising values.

    length: 2:33
  • Where Does Your Data Go When You Hit 'Delete'? -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Where Does Your Data Go When You Hit 'Delete'?

    News on Main (06/11/12): Arman Sadeghi is in the business of destroying data. He warns business owners and consumers that when it comes to data, 'deleting' it might not mean what you think.

    length: 2:35
  • A New Player in the Fraught Electronics Recycling Industry -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A New Player in the Fraught Electronics Recycling Industry

    News on Main (06/11/12): After 60 Minutes aired an alarming story about environmental and human rights abuses in electronics recycling, one business owner decided to do something about it.

    length: 2:35
  • Life Lessons Learned From the Family Business -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Life Lessons Learned From the Family Business

    News on Main (05/28/12): Alex Bhathal was 12 years old when he was fired from the family business. Learn what lessons prepared him and his sister to lead Raj Manufacturing today.

    length: 1:20
  • A Swimwear Company Dives Head-First Into the Recession -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Swimwear Company Dives Head-First Into the Recession

    News on Main (05/28/12): Raj Manufacturing didn't just stay afloat during the recession. This swimwear company actually managed to grow, while staying 'Made in the U.S.A.'

    length: 2:22
  • 'Glamping' Turns an Old American Past-Time Into a New Trend -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    'Glamping' Turns an Old American Pastime Into a New Trend

    News on Main (05/14/12): Glamour meets camping at Pepper Fewel's posh teepee resort. But she's finding that being on the leading edge of a growing trend comes with both risks and rewards.

    length: 2:38
  • Building a Culture of Passion and Success -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Building a Culture of Passion and Success

    News on Main (04/30/12): Richard Tait, co-creator of Cranium and Golazo, shares advice for entrepreneurs on how to build an inspiring company culture.

    length: 1:40
  • All-Natural Energy Drink Scores Big With Soccer Fans -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    All-Natural Sports Drink Scores Big With Soccer Fans

    News on Main (04/30/12): Find out how Golazo, an all-natural sports drink that's a favorite with soccer fans, found its way onto the shelves of Whole Foods.

    length: 2:32
  • When Small Businesses Go Guerrilla -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    When Small Businesses Go Guerrilla

    News on Main (04/23/12): Find out how Bacon Salt's bacon coffin helped the business create buzz on a budget -- and how your business can go viral, too.

    length: 2:24
  • Is Dwolla the Next PayPal? -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Is Dwolla the Next PayPal?

    News on Main (03/26/12): Dwolla is a hot startup that's taking the e-commerce world by storm with two-bit transaction fees sure to benefit small businesses.

    length: 2:28
  • The Race to Trademark Sweet Revenge -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    The Race to Trademark Sweet Revenge

    News on Main (03/26/12): Marlo Scott had no idea how big her cupcake and wine bar would become. Now, she's racing to broadly protect the name behind her success.

    length: 2:34
  • At Yards Brewing Company, Beer Goes Green -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    At Yards Brewing Company, Beer Goes Green

    News on Main (03/12/12): From operating on 100% wind power to replicating beer recipes from the Founding Fathers, Yards Brewing Company is committed to green business and good beer.

    length: 2:23
  • Printing Company Gives At-Risk Adults a Second Chance -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Printing Company Gives At-Risk Adults a Second Chance

    News on Main (03/12/12): Social Imprints believes in printing with a purpose, employing ex-offenders and recovering addicts. They recently crossed the $3-million mark, with goals to go national.

    length: 2:34
  • Quirky Brings Everyday Inventors' Ideas to Market -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Quirky Brings Everyday Inventors' Ideas to Market

    News on Main (02/27/12): Do you have a million dollar idea? Quirky is a social product-development company that takes everyday inventors' ideas and turns them into ready-to-sell products.

    length: 2:22
  • A Fashion Designer's Big Break at the Oscars -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Fashion Designer's Big Break at the Oscars

    News on Main (02/13/12): Every small-business owner needs a lucky break. Camilla Olson's came when a dream client wore one of her designs on the red carpet.

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  • Why a Chocolatier's Sweet Success Sent Her Scrambling -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Why a Chocolatier's Sweet Success Sent Her Scrambling

    News on Main (01/30/12): When a chocolatier's beer and pretzel truffle was mentioned in a national newspaper, she couldn't have been happier -- until demand for the truffle sent her into panic mode.

    length: 2:33
  • Bo Knows Banking and Dhani Does Design -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Bo Knows Banking and Dhani Does Design

    News on Main (01/30/12): Find out why so many NFL stars turn to entrepreneurship off the field -- and how former players Bo Jackson and Dhani Jones are finding success in surprising industries.

    length: 2:33
  • Tech Incubator Fosters Innovation in an Unlikely Place -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Tech Incubator Fosters Innovation in an Unlikely Place

    News on Main (01/23/12): A veteran entrepreneur launches a business incubator in Iowa, opening doors for tech startups and aspiring entrepreneurs outside Silicon Valley.

    length: 2:24
  • Small Biz Takes Big-Box Store Vacancy to New Heights -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Small Biz Takes Big-Box Store Vacancy to New Heights

    News on Main (01/16/12): When a big-box retailer went out of business, this real estate planner got creative -- and reached out to a climbing gym to fill the gaping hole.

    length: 2:27
  • Small Business Poised to Bounce Back in 2012 -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Small Business Poised to Bounce Back in 2012

    New on Main (01/03/12): Find out what the top three trends are for small businesses in 2012 and why it could be a comeback year.

    length: 2:27
  • 2011 Small-Business Success Stories -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    2011 Small-Business Success Stories

    News on Main (12/19/11): We revisit three companies profiled on News on Main in 2011 that went on to have a big year, filled with exciting changes and opportunities.

    length: 2:35
  • How a 20-Person Company Landed an $80 Million Contract -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    How a 20-Person Company Landed an $80 Million Contract

    News on Main (12/05/11): Find out how the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program helped Andale Construction, a 20-person company, land an $80 million military contract.

    length: 2:35
  • A Matchmaking Service Pairs Volunteers With Nonprofits -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Matchmaking Service Pairs Volunteers With Nonprofits

    News on Main (12/05/11): Catchafire pairs skilled volunteers with nonprofits who are in need of professional volunteers. It's a simple idea that just might change the world of nonprofits.

    length: 2:30
  • A Neighborhood Toy Store Takes on the Big Box Retailers -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Neighborhood Toy Store Takes on the Big Box Retailers

    News on Main (11/21/11): An independent toy-store owner, who shuns deep discounts on Black Friday, shares his secrets to success against the likes of Target and Walmart.

    length: 2:29
  • Small Retailers Prep for Discount Event After Black Friday -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Small Retailers Prep for Discount Event After Black Friday

    News on Main (11/21/11): Small Business Saturday helps independent retailers compete with the big boys during the holiday season -- while customers get discounts for shopping small.

    length: 2:10
  • A Small Winery Comes of Age -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Small Winery Comes of Age

    News on Main (11/07/11): It's harvest season, and Washington winemaker Chris Gorman is getting ready to turn 70 tons of grapes into wine. Find out how he built his dream winery after 20 years in the wine industry.

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  • An Entrepreneur Gets a Second Chance at Success -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    An Entrepreneur Gets a Second Chance at Success

    News on Main (11/07/11): When Dennis Bauer's restaurant of 13 years shut down, he came up with a design for a better bed sheet. Now, after winning $150,000, he's turned his business idea into reality.

    length: 2:10
  • Gen Y Fund Invests in Future of Young Entrepreneurs -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Gen Y Fund Invests in Future of Young Entrepreneurs

    News on Main (10/31/11): The Young Entrepreneur Council launches the Gen Y Fund, which pairs startup funding with student-loan relief to encourage young entrepreneurship.

    length: 2:19
  • Rising Peanut Prices Won't Stop This Purveyor of Peanut Butter -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Rising Peanut Prices Won't Stop This Purveyor of Peanut Butter

    News on Main (10/21/11): Despite the rising cost of peanuts, the owner Peanut Butter & Co. continues to expand his retail offerings. Find out how he keeps customers coming back for more.

    length: 2:38
  • New Haunted House Experience Scares Up Big Business -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    New Haunted House Experience Scares Up Big Business

    News on Main (10/10/11): 13th Floor isn't just a haunted house -- it's a massive attraction that's taking the business of Halloween to new heights.

    length: 2:23
  • Pub on Wheels Boosts Business for Small Breweries -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Pub on Wheels Boosts Business for Small Breweries

    News on Main (10/10/11): The Cycle Pub helps patrons pedal from one brewery to the next in central Oregon, which is becoming a mecca for micro-breweries and beer lovers.

    length: 2:24
  • Viral Marketing Makes Tongue Cleaner a Consumer Hit -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Viral Marketing Makes Tongue Cleaner a Consumer Hit

    News on Main (09/26/11): The inventor of the Orabrush tongue cleaner was ready to call it quits when a college student started to market his product on YouTube -- and created a viral sensation.

    length: 2:37
  • New Technology Helps Women Find the Perfect Jeans -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    New Technology Helps Women Find the Perfect Jeans

    News on Main (09/26/11): Entrepreneur and frustrated shopper Tanya Shaw was sick of trying on endless pairs of jeans.  Hear about her idea that's now taking the guess work out of shopping.

    length: 2:19
  • Taking the Sticker Shock Out of Designer Dresses -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Taking the Sticker Shock Out of Designer Dresses

    News on Main (09/12/11): Two Harvard business grads are taking the fashion industry by storm with Rent the Runway, which rents out designer gowns at a fraction of the retail price.

    length: 2:35
  • Teen Siblings Build a 100 Million-Dollar Business -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Teen Siblings Build a 100 Million-Dollar Business

    News on Main (09/12/11): Catherine and Dave Cook started MyYearbook.com as a way of making new friends at the ages of 15 and 16. Today, the business is valued at $100 million.

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  • Pub Finds a New Identity in the Shadow of Ground Zero -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Pub Finds a New Identity in the Shadow of Ground Zero

    News on Main (08/29/11): A decade after 9/11, O'Hara's Restaurant & Pub -- established in the 1980s just 150 feet from the World Trade Center -- has developed a new identity as a Ground Zero mainstay.

    length: 2:44
  • A Ground Zero Business's Long Road to Rebirth -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Ground Zero Business's Long Road to Rebirth

    News on Main (08/29/11): Greenwich Jewelers first opened in 1976, just blocks from the World Trade Center.  Find out how this family-owned business picked itself up from the ashes after 9/11 to emerge stronger than ever 10 years later.

    length: 2:36
  • EcoScraps Strikes Gold With Garbage -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    EcoScraps Strikes Gold With Garbage

    News on Main (08/15/11): EcoScraps is a million-dollar business with humble roots -- a pile of garbage. Today, the compost company has a deal with Costco and plans to go national.

    length: 2:37
  • Contour Gives Web Video a New Point of View -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Contour Gives Web Video a New Point of View

    News on Main (08/01/2011): Contour's hands-free cameras let you to instantly post video adventures to social media -- an idea that's made them one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S.

    length: 2:22
  • In Tough Lending Climate, Businesses Turn to Peers -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    In Tough Lending Climate, Businesses Turn to Peers

    News on Main (07/18/11): Peer-to-peer lending is becoming a popular way for cash-strapped entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality.  Learn the potential risks and rewards.

    length: 2:11
  • An Unlikely Relationship Saves Atlanta's WNBA Team -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    An Unlikely Relationship Saves Atlanta's WNBA Team

    News on Main (07/05/11): Kathy Bett had just lost her husband to cancer.  The Atlanta Dream was about to be forced to leave Atlanta.  Their crises formed a winning business relationship.

    length: 2:33
  • Food Trucks Take an American City By Storm -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Food Trucks Take an American City By Storm

    News on Main (07/05/11): We pay a visit to Portland, OR -- The Food Truck Capital of America.  Find out why these low-cost alternatives to restaurants are redefining American cuisine.

    length: 2:32
  • Advice From America's Top Small-Business Owners -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Advice From America's Top Small-Business Owners

    News on Main (06/20/11): The country's top business owners gathered in D.C. this May.  Hear what they say is the biggest hurdle facing American businesses today.

    length: 1:59
  • One Entrepreneur's Sweet Revenge -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    One Entrepreneur's Sweet Revenge

    News on Main (6/20/11): This entrepreneur's successful cupcake bar started as an act of revenge. Find out how it's blossomed into a New York hotspot and a media favorite.

    length: 2:28
  • 700 Businesses Struggle to Rebuild in Tuscaloosa -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    700 Businesses Struggle to Rebuild in Tuscaloosa

    News on Main (06/06/11): Nearly 700 businesses were damaged or destroyed by the powerful tornado that touched down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Find out how the community and its businesses plan to rebuild.

    length: 2:39
  • A Manager's Quick Thinking in the Face of a Tornado -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Manager's Quick Thinking in the Face of a Tornado

    News on Main (06/06/11): As a powerful tornado tore through Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this manager's split-second decision saved the lives of his customers and employees.

    length: 2:43
  • Why This Growing Business Can't Get Financing -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Why This Growing Business Can't Get Financing

    News on Main (05/23/11): Errand Solutions, a service company that runs errands for hospital patients, had its best three months in years.  So why can't they get financing to continue their growth?

    length: 2:36
  • America Honors its Small-Business Owners -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    America Honors its Small-Business Owners

    News on Main (05/16/2011): Every year, the SBA honors American entrepreneurs at National Small Business Week. Find out why Anne-Marie Faiola was so eager to attend.

    length: 2:40
  • Exports Spell Big Profit for a U.S. Small Biz -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Exports Spell Big Profit for a U.S. Small Biz

    News on Main (05/09/11): A small wallpaper company that makes all of its products in the U.S. is finding that exporting can pay big dividends at home.

    length: 2:43
  • New Hiring Trends in Small Business -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    New Hiring Trends in Small Business

    News on Main (04/25/11): New technologies are helping business owners and managers streamline the hiring process, saving time and money.

    length: 2:35
  • Cloud Computing Expands Small Businesses' Horizons -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Staying Alive in the Airline Industry

    News on Main (04/25/11): This small airline out of Oregon not only survived the recession in a struggling industry, but is now taking off by serving rural America.

    length: 2:39
  • NannyCaddy: Letting Go to Help Your Business Baby Grow -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Letting Go to Help Your Business Baby Grow

    News on Main (05/09/11): A mom of two starts her own diaper vending machine business.  How overcoming her fears of letting go of the reins helped her venture blossom.

    length: 2:38
  • Cloud Computing Expands Small Businesses' Horizons -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Cloud Computing Expands Small Businesses' Horizons

    News on Main (04/11/11): Cloud computing is the new buzzword in small business technology. But what does it really mean for you and your company?

    length: 2:28
  • Mobile Marketing: A Business Owner's (New) Best Friend -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Mobile Marketing: A Business Owner's (New) Best Friend

    News on Main (04/11/11): Fanminder helps small businesses integrate mobile marketing into their strategies and reach customers on the go.

    length: 2:34
  • A Bacon-Fueled Rise to the Top -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Bacon-Fueled Rise to the Top

    News on Main (03/28/11): Find out how the founders of Bacon Salt and Baconnaise went from selling products out of a garage to making them available at Denny's restaurants and Kroger grocery stores across the U.S.

    length: 2:39
  • Bacon Salt, a Little Idea That Hit it Big -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Two Entrepreneurs Find Success With an Unlikely Passion

    News on Main (03/28/11): Two co-workers quit their high-paying tech jobs yet still bring home the bacon in a big way.

    length: 2:30
  • Should You Use Retirement Savings to Start a Business? -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Should You Use Retirement Savings to Start a Business?

    News on Main (03/14/11): Times are tough for startups -- should you tap into your 401K or IRA for capital? Learn the pros and cons.

    length: 2:11
  • Small Beads, Big Business -- Business on Main -- © MicrosoftNews on Main
    Small Beads, Big Business

    News on Main (03/14/2011): How one New Orleans native turned his love for Mardi Gras into a profitable business.

    length: 2:28
  • A Happy Ending for Indie Movie Theaters? -- News on Main -- ©MicrosoftNews on Main
    A Happy Ending for Indie Movie Theaters?

    News on Main (02/28/11): Despite declining ticket sales and the rise of on demand movies, these indie theater owners are competing with the big boys.

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