Oct. 26: Vidal Hererra's “1-800-AUTOPSY” endeavor is a thriving concern with plans to expand further. “They say dead men tell no tales, but I disagree,” he tells "Your Business." (Other)
Oct. 26: Sara Blakely, founder of the hosiery compnay, tells "Your Business" about her philosophies on differentiating, using what you don't know, and trusting yourself. (Other)
Jolyne Caruso, Founder and CEO of Alberleen Capital Management and Nick Marsh, Managing Partner of GrowthPoint Capital Partners answer viewer questions about acquiring and maintaining stockholders' respect during the economic crisis and whether a line of credit to fund a facility is a smart choice. (Other)
In this turbulent economy, what's a small business owner to do? Rod Kurtz, senior editor for Inc. Magazine, leads a discussion on "Your Business." (Other)
These are tough times to drum up new business, especially when your bank account is looking a little lean and it's increasingly tough to get credit. So, you might want to look into trade as an option. (Other)
Francine Glick, President & CEO of Water Journey LTD, pitches her organic hand washing solution to the panel. Let's see how she does. (Other)
Phil Town, author of "Rule #1" and, Steve Strauss, USA Today's small business columnist, and author of "The Small Business Bible," answer viewer questions. (Other)
Oct. 15: In this ‘Your Business’ Web exclusive, Farnoosh Torabi, correspondent for TheStreet.com and author of ‘You’re So Money: Live Rich, Even When You’re Not,’ and Jim Blasingame, President of the Small Business Network, discuss some secrets to entrepreneurial success. (Other)
Having good salespeople on your team is key to getting business. The owner of a yoga company takes us through her journey of building the right kind of sales team. (Other)
If your outfit is not really suited for a belt, but it's also not fitting without one, Kathy Miller-Kramer says she has the perfect solution. (Other)
USA Today's Small Business columnist Steve Strauss has some tips on ways entrepreneurs can use online advertising to drum up new business. (Other)
Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting answer viewer questions about the most effective ways for utilizing social network sites and how to get your employees to be as invested in the company as you are. (Other)
Every business owner knows that advertising is important in any economy. But advertising online may help your business pick up some more clients so you can survive and thrive in this tough economy. (Other)
Between Washington's bailout drama and Wall Street's roller coaster ride, many small businesses are feeling the pain. (Other)
Oct. 5: Jeffrey Carr, Exec. Dir. of NYU's Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Phil Town, Partner of Oracle Equity and author of "Rule #1" answer viewer questions about sustaining growth and maintaining healthy staff levels during these tough economic times. (Other)
Oct. 5: It's understandable that entrepreneurs are concerned about the current financial crisis. But Eddie Hartman and Brian Liu, Founders of LegalZoom.com say they found a silver lining when they started their online company during the dot-com bust. (Other)
These are difficult times to get people to financially back your business. But Dori DeCarlo, Founder & Pres. of S1 Safety First feels investors will see value in her company. (Other)
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The top 3 business owners on the Inc. 500 list share their secrets on how they go to the top. (Other)
Hundreds of small business owners come to the Inc. 500 Conference to discuss the issues affecting their growth and profit lines. One overriding topic this year, which of the presidential candidates will do the most for the small business owner. (Other)
Dave Beckham's Conservative Cafe coffee house is looking to expand. Check out his pitch and what the experts have to say. (Other)
Greg Alexander, CEO of Sales Benchmark Index and author of "Making the Number" and Doug Tatum, Founding Chair. of Tatum, LLC answer questions about how best to protect employees' 401k plans during the economic crisis and how best to approach venture capitalists. (Other)
Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Ruth Sherman, a strategic communications consultant and President of Ruth Sherman Associates, provides tips on how to successfully sell your good or service. (Other)
Sept. 24: In this "Your Business" web exclusive, Erica Duignan-Minnihan, CEO of Minnihan Consulting discusses the perfect "elevator pitch" and Jeffrey Carr, Executive Director of NYU Stern's Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies explains how to set price points. (Other)
In our current weakening economy, sometimes it's hard to know when to let go of a dream that isn't paying off. We meet someone who learned the hard way. (Other)
We do a little problem solving with the subject of our latest "Your Business" Makeover. We showed the owner of a laundromat how to apply Six Sigma's principles to his business to clean up his issues. (Other)
Sep. 7: When times and tastes change, it's important to adjust your business to stay relevant in the marketplace. See how one entrepreneur survived when the area surrounding his storefront did a complete 180 turn. (Other)
Meet one business owner who holds down not one, but two full-time jobs. While the arrangement means plenty of long hours, for him, having a business on the side just seems to work. (Other)
Licensing is big business and you don't need to be a Fortune 500 Company to cash in. Meet a husband and wife team who took their sketches of cartoon characters and turned them into a booming company. (Other)
Small business owners often grapple with how to sell their product. Meet one entrepreneur who has spent barely a dime, instead relying on word of mouth and the power of the Internet to generate buzz for his product. (Other)
These are challenging times for those with small businesses. Consumer confidence is down, the mortgage and banking situation makes getting credit tough. But it's gas prices that seem to be having the most profound impact. (Other)
See how a little inspiration and a lifetime of experience combined to create an entirely new industry. One entrepreneur is riding the wave of its success. (Other)
The slide in home prices may be good news to one sector of small business in this volatile market. With so many homes in foreclosure, these companies now have to manage record growth. (Other)
It's all about the element of surprise as we reveal the winner of our small business makeover. The application was secretly submitted by an employee of a greenhouse and up until the moment we walked in the door, the boss didn't have a clue! (Other)
See how one construction company's unique management style is boosting employee morale and developing loyalty in a hard-nosed industry. (Other)
When Robert Schwartz saw his orthopedic shoe business suddenly drop by 50%, he knew he had to do something drastic. He shows us how you can reinvent a company with a little style. (Other)
Determining who to hire is one of, if not the, most important things you'll do as a business owner. But what happens if you put your job listing out there and nobody qualified responds? We visit one company who found the solution to this problem, and as a result, has put together an A+ team. (Other)
It's no secret that big business spends big bucks to get their products into Hollywood films. What's not as well known is that hundreds of small businesses are also getting their products into those features for peanuts! (Other)
With all the worrisome reports about a faltering economy, many small business owners are growing nervous. Meet one entrepreneur who has found the way to buck this trend. (Other)
In the skateboarding world, the guys had all the choices and the girls were pretty much left out in the cold. That is, until Cool Girl Decks came along and heated things up by filling the gap. (Other)
What happens when you start a business based on an invention which adds something to an already existing product? If you're as smart as the couple we're about to show you, you grow your company and in just over a year sell it for nearly $20 million. (Other)
One of the toughest decisions entrepreneurs have to make is whether to sell their business or put more money into growing it. We take a look at 2 firms that small business owners can afford in helping make that decision. (Other)
In an industry where anything goes, tattoo shop owners usually fall under the heading of artist rather than businessman. But, we recently met one enterprising entrepreneur who's taken on this rebellious industry. Against all the odds, it looks like he's managed to tame it. (Other)
We all know about the mass-market stores that built their brand names as brick & mortar businesses and then went on to expand big time on the internet. Today the story of one small business owner who did it the other way, first developing his brand online, then opening a retail location. (Other)
A long-established business hits expansion stumbling blocks in the form of increased competition and a changing market. We offer them a small business makeover. (Other)
A Chicago-based chocolate company is stuck in "No Man's Land", a place where successful entrepreneurs often find themselves when their companies are transitioning from small to big. (Other)
Launching a new venture often requires a large investment and failure could result in heavy losses. We'll meet a car enthusiast who opened the business of his dreams and protected himself with a solid fall back plan in case customers didn't show up. (Other)
It's quite common to name your business after yourself. But what happens when you build the company on the cult of your own personality and then you try to expand? (Your Money)
For so many businesses, customer service is key. And the way some stores keep employees up to snuff is by sending in mystery shoppers. But does it work? We donned a trench coat and went undercover to find out. (Other)
Some companies have to look far and wide to find the perfect niche for their brand. But if you listen carefully to the customers you already have, you might discover that your niche has already found you. (Other)
If you're a business owner, chances are you struggle with balancing your personal and professional lives. Meet a woman who believes blurring the line between home and office is actually the best way to do business. (Other)
Starting a business generally requires cash, but who's going to risk their money on your dream? We followed one entrepreneur as he tried to convince a group of angel investors to place their bets on his idea. (Other)
It seems elementary but it's true, the best way to find out what your customers want is to ask them! Recently we met an entrepreneur that proves that even if you don't have a big budget for focus groups, that's not a hard task to accomplish. (Other)
Keith Girard, Senior Columnist for allbusiness.com and Loretta McCarthy, Managing Director of Golden Seeds answer viewer questions about how to differentiate your idea for a business from a larger competitor and advice on how to tell an employee they've been laid off. (Other)
They say that any press is good press, but what if your business is hit with a crisis so shocking it forces you to make major changes in order to save your tarnished reputation? That's just what happened when a high profile arrest almost brought down a local Arizona pizza franchise. (Other)
As an entrepreneur, it's easy to care about the product you put out. As an employee, you're not necessarily as invested. We met two entrepreneurs who've developed a loyal staff as motivated as its owners. (Your Money)