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The next little thingFSB's 8 big ideas for 2008. Sir Richard will help fund U.S. entrepreneurs, jetpacks will finally fly, and GPS devices will show the cheapest gas nearby. Plus: Photo gallery of new-generation electric cars. (more)
Europe is lowering the boom on the greenback - and that's great news for many small U.S. companies.  (more)
The favored exit strategy for internet startups is no longer an IPO but a splashy acquisition - preferably by Yahoo or Google. Head-to-head, how successful have Google and Yahoo been at advancing their purchases? (more)
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More small firms reach out to on-the-go customers with dot-mobi technology.  (more)
"Genius grant" recipient Saul Griffith on high altitude power generation, digital origami, comic books and more. (more)
Some of the biggest names in luxury winter-sports gear belong to small businesses.  (more)
Solve 5 top accounting annoyancesGet expert advice on locating software products that suit your needs. (more)
The days when only big corporations could do business internationally are over. How to turn your company into a multi-national one. (more)
Choose the right location for your business in an uncertain marketplace. (more)
Avoid costly traps that often ensnare small business owners. (more)
How to minimize paperwork - and save your time and money. (more)
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Richard Branson Learn how legendary entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Bobby Rahal and Bill Penzeys built their empires.  (more)
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Chris Taylor: Future boyFSB's tech editor guides small business owners into the 21st century with his take on new trends and ideas that matter most. (more)
Blum on TechFSB's technology guru weighs in on new all-in-one printers, iPhone competitors, and the ultimate digital home-audio system in this series of web exclusives. (more)
Owner TestedReal entrepreneurs, real gadgets: FSB readers review solar-powered backpacks, voice-recognition software, GPS devices and much more. (more)
Ditch your cubicleOne of the benefits of being self-employed is being able to create a workspace that suits your personal needs. These entrepreneurs run fast-growth firms everywhere from a bedroom closet to a backpack. (more)
FSB 100: Lessons from the fastestHow did the most successful small public companies in America get where they are today? (more)
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The FSB 100Lessons from the fastest-growing small public companies. (more)
Feisty factoriesAmerica's small manufacturers are thriving while their bigger competitors struggle, thanks to innovation. (more)