Crowdfunding For Small Businesses Gets Kick-Start
Small companies now can raise up to $1 million from ordinary investors through what are called "crowdfunding portals."
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Want To Escape The Cubicle? Here's How To Be Your Own Boss
To start a small business, you'll need lots of time and a passion for what you do. From turning a hobby into cash to running a franchise, we share tips from people who've found success.
Healthy Juices and Smoothies: Kathy Clark
Radio Camper Celia Bennet talks to Kathy Clark. Clark wants to run her own mobile juice and smoothie business called Juicy Stuff. She has a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project.
Want To Open Up A Restaurant In The Triad? Better Have Cash
It seems like there's a new restaurant opening in the Triad every week, but there are also a lot of closings.
Is Wall Street Eating Your 401(k) Nest Egg?
High fees are eroding the retirement savings of millions of Americans, but employers who shop around can find better options for their 401(k) plans. A small Minnesota firm offers a dramatic example.
Bipartisan Effort Revises Health Rule For Small Businesses
A legal change that eases some of the health insurance requirements for small employers may actually help bolster coverage for their workers.
Say What? Winston-Salem Gets An 'F' For Small Business Friendliness
A national survey ranks Winston-Salem among the least friendly cities for small business in the state.
For Baltimore Businesses, Aid For Riot Repair Is Not Coming Fast Enough
Nearly 400 businesses were damaged during riots after Freddie Gray's death. But weeks later, the repairs are limping along, despite promises of aid from nonprofits and both city and state officials.
Here's A Radical Approach To Big Hospital Bills: Set Your Own Price
Some companies are refusing to pay employee hospital bills that they think are out of line. Instead, they pay what they think is reasonable. So far the gambit appears to be working.
Make Room, Food Trucks: Mobile Fashion Stores Have Hit The Streets
Entrepreneurs who want to launch a retail business in the fashion industry have found a more affordable way to do it — by launching food-truck-inspired rolling boutiques.