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Dell's Vostro is office PC dream10:02am:  Looking for a turnaround, Dell is courting small companies - and our tech columnist likes what he sees. (more)
4:47pm: A pair of entrepreneurs are roaming the Washington mall this week in pursuit of their holiday dream - a meeting with Al Gore.  (more)
Dec 20: FSB reviews The Call of the Entrepreneur, a new pro-business documentary from an ideologically motivated maker: a religious think tank.  (more)
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FSB Features Forum
Disagree with a jetpack? Think electric cars, such as the Aptera and Tesla, are all hype? Know a better innovator? Talk back on our forum to let us know what upcoming trends and technologies we missed. (more)
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The world's leading business experts answer YOUR questions. Need startup capital? Want to write a business plan? Shopping for a new wind turbine, perhaps? Get the expert's take and add your own commentary here.  (more)
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Got a question about your business needs? The FSB editors are standing by to help. (more)
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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)
Peek inside the pages of a new art book dedicated to the famed motorcycle guru. (more)
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)
Personal jetpacks a realityFeatured in our "Next little thing 2008" package is a personal flying machine that will be available to the public this year. Watch yours in action! (more)video

Entrepreneurial Heroes

Richard Branson Learn how legendary entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Bobby Rahal and Bill Penzeys built their empires.  (more)
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Indie swagOur picks for the best gifts, gear and gadgets from small businesses. (more)
Ditch your cubicleA treadmill for a desk? Read about entrepreneurs running fast-growth firms everywhere from a bedroom closet to a backpack. (more)
States that love small businessDoes your state coddle small companies or tax them into the ground? FSB checks out research from the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council on states where the government's hand is lightest. (South Dakota fans will be delighted with the list.)  (more)
Owner testedReal entrepreneurs, real gadgets: FSB readers review solar-powered backpacks, voice-recognition software, GPS devices and much more. (more)
Chris Taylor: Future boyFSB's tech editor's latest prediction: cellphone photo sharing will be the next hot trend. (more)
What's your company's true profit?You've invested plenty of capital in your business. Use this calculator to estimate how hard it's working for you. (more)
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The next little thingSir Richard will help fund U.S. entrepreneurs, jetpacks will finally fly, and GPS devices will show the cheapest gas nearby - plus much more! (more)
Inside the mind of a crazy (rich) entrepreneurScott Jones thinks up more ideas in a month than most folks do in a lifetime. Find out how he makes them pay. (more)
Extreme Customer ServiceEntrepreneurs who deliver the human touch are stealing sales from big, impersonal sites and stores. Here's how! (more)
Best Colleges for EntrepreneursAs more universities offer programs for everyone from undergrads to veteran business owners, which one is right for you? (more)
The FSB 100Lessons from the fastest-growing small public companies. (more)