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Thursday, July 24, 2008

A Start-Up Reality Check

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by Inc. Staff

Four young companies, including Erin McKenna's BabyCakes NYC, present their plans... and four veteran entrepreneurs pick them apart. What are the challenges and opportunities start-ups really face?


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How to Sell Like the Pros

by Leigh Buchanan

Yes, infomercials can be cheesy, seemingly the lowest common denominator of salesmanship. But they are also a bona fide American art form. When you study the masters, there's much you can learn.


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6 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Kids

6 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Kids

In a tough economy, talking about money and investing can be a more important than a primer on the birds and the bees. Here are six simple lessons you should be sharing with your kids.


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