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Despite navigating the toughest economy in decades and being outnumbered by older, more experienced competitors, these 25 young entrepreneurs stand out from the crowd. More>>

How to turn family and friends into investment capital

Thinking of tapping personal contacts for investment funds? Here are four lessons that two entrepreneurs have learned from their own fundraising efforts. More>>

Small businesses urged to prepare for swine flu Video included

With cases of H1N1 swine flu continuing to rise, U.S. health officials on Monday urged small businesses to prepare now to keep their shops running if the flu season turns severe. More>>

This Week from WSJ.com/Entrepreneur

Finding your next 'Eureka' moment

Often the best way to foster a brilliant idea is not to push it. More>>

VCs change their tune

Just as small retailers have had to devise new ways to pinpoint customers willing to spend but also able to pay, VC firms have had to seek out entrepreneurs ambitious enough to try starting a business in this environment but also smart enough to manage their risk. More>>

How to fire an employee

As a business owner you'll probably have to deal with a problem employee. If your employee fails to improve after repeated warnings, then it's time to let that person go. More>>

How I...put myself out there

Fast Fixes features an entrepreneur who thinks outside the box to solve a routine problem or a major obstacle in his or her small business. More>>

Three best ways to make sure customers pay

As a result of the roiling economy, many business owners are dealing with foot-dragging clients who are now late and requesting payment extensions on bills. There are tools that can help you get a firmer grasp on your situation, before it gets out of control. More>>

Your Money More>>

Thanksgiving for $20, or make Walmart eat its words

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It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>

The car repairs you shouldn't skip

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With money so tight, you may be ignoring that strange noise coming from under the hood of your car, but Consumer Reports says that could be a big mistake that could turn your car repair into a real horror story. More>>

Lawmakers forcing you to give the state a loan

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The next time you open up your paycheck, you'll notice your take home pay is a little less, thanks to the state of California. More>>

Power shift: SDG&E bills suddenly a lot lower

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You could be in for a big surprise when you open your SDG&E bill. Instead of seeing your "amount due" go up, many people are seeing a serious price drop. More>>

Organized crime lifting billions from Medicare, Medicaid

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Lured by easier money and shorter prison sentences, Mafia figures and other violent criminals are increasingly moving into fraud involving the government's Medicare health insurance program for the elderly. More>>

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