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Obama's Keystone pipeline nix worries small business
The hopes of some small business owners in the Nebraskan towns of Fairbury and Steele City were crushed when the Obama administration rejected a proposed expansion of the Keystone oil sands pipeline.
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Wal-Mart launches "American Idol"-like contest
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has launched an "American Idol"-like contest to find the best new products.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/20IV06pkNI0/index.htm
Jessica Alba's latest role: business owner
Actress Jessica Alba is adding a new role to her list of credits, and that's entrepreneur.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/ren4ibOkxtg/index.htm
Doctors' money mistakes
Doctors may be experts at treating patients. But when it comes to running their own businesses, many are making rookie mistakes.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/nNry6arm52Q/index.htm
Some businesses worry about Obama's SBA move
President Barack Obama's proposal to consolidate several agencies, including the Small Business Administration, aims to streamline government, but some worry about tossing big and small corporations together.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/lH-IbC2uPw0/index.htm
Small OJ businesses promote Made in USA labels
In the wake of a scare affecting imports of orange juice, growers and juice companies in Florida are reminding customers their product isn't from abroad.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/-oA8X4SbC0M/index.htm
Small business to candidates: What about us?
Republican front runners have debated about a wide range of issues: the economy, jobs and more.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/OorKbReKgEk/index.htm
Crate & Barrel's 50 year 'fun run'
Crate & Barrel founders Gordon and Carole Segal, both 73, raised $17,000 to open their first store in Chicago in 1962. Their concept of offering chic, contemporary designs at affordable prices became a company with 115 stores and $1.4 billion in sales. Now owned by the Otto Group, which is based in Hamburg and owns retail and financial services firms, the company is ranked No. 3 behind Bed Bath & Beyond and Williams-Sonoma (see chart) in the home-furnishings retailing industry. As for the Segals, it's the end of an era. In 2012, Gordon will step down as a director. Fortune talked with Gordon and Carole about the company they created and why they finally decided to call it a day. Edited excerpts:
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/Cccs9auAGV8/index.htm
Doctors: Why we can't stay afloat
Being a doctor is not the surefire path to financial security that it once was. These 6 doctors explain why it's becoming more difficult to make ends meet.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/_wXX6Ukb6TY/index.html
Countries looking for your business
With the pro basketball season finally starting, I find myself repeating the scalper's refrain, "Who's buying? Who's selling?" But I'm not thinking about tickets; I'm thinking about business, and small business in particular.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/n0UE3arAi7I/index.htm
Whoopie pies - a sweet new gig
Had Julie Ganong and Alan Mons not both been laid off in 2008, the couple might not be making whoopie right now. Whoopie pies, that is.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/E3o9WlqqYoA/index.htm
Be a kick butt entrepreneur
Need some inspiration for the New Year? These entrepreneurs overcame incredible odds to create and run successful businesses.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/lAgHk9HD6k4/index.html
Doctors going broke
Doctors in America are harboring an embarrassing little secret: Many of them are going broke.
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/magazines_fsb/~3/Lhv-feN8KfA/index.htm