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• Family Businesses More Resilient Amid Tough Times Friday, 5 Apr 2013 | 11:19 AM ET

  

  Some family businesses are more resilient because of a long-term focus and a commitment to customers. Careful spending like a 'frugal Yankee' helps too.

• Don't Miss These Small-Business Tax Deductions Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013 | 2:40 PM ET

  

  Our guest blogger Greg Jones, CEO of BookKeeping Express, a franchise, offers last-minute tips including key deductions. Are you missing out?

• More Entrepreneurs Chase 3-D Printing Profits Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013 | 10:06 AM ET

  

  As 3-D printing grows, entrepreneurs are looking for opportunities, Inc. reports. Key questions to ask if you're thinking about starting a 3-D printing business.

• TV Disruption: Start-Up Aereo CEO Defends Tech Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 1:52 PM ET

  

  Appearing on CNBC, Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia defended its technology after a favorable court ruling allows the start-up to expand service letting consumers watch live TV over the web.

• What's a Bitcoin? And How Did It Break $1 Billion?  Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 11:42 AM ET

  

  Jeff Berwick, Bitcoin ATM co-founder, explains how his company uses digital currency that allows consumers to use peer-to-peer connections for monetary transactions, with CNBC's Rick Santelli.

• Aereo: Bringing Live TV to Your Mobile Device  Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 11:13 AM ET

  

  CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports how a startup company plans to disrupt the television business with its latest legal victory for streaming video. And, Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia explains how the service works.

• Dorms Funds for Start-Ups: So Does College Matter? Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 10:14 AM ET

  

  Venture firm First Round Capital has started the Dorm Room Fund, giving college students $500,000 to fund start-ups. Does college matter for entrepreneurs?

• Watching Live TV Online Nabs a Court Ruling Win Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 2:14 PM ET

  

  In a victory for startup Aereo, a federal appeals court rejected a TV station owners' appeal of an earlier decision, USA Today reports.

• More Startups Outsource Manufacturing on US Soil Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 10:10 AM ET

  

  Inc. explores five key factors to a successful manufacturing strategy, which can include specialty contract manufacturers right here at home.

• Minimum-Wage Hike? Why Main Street Hates It...A Lot Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 1:37 PM ET

  

  The battle over a minimum-wage increase has begun, and small employers on both sides have entered the debate.

• Bonobos: E-Fashioned and Tailored For Shipping  Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 11:51 AM ET

  

  Andy Dunn, Bonobos co-founder & CEO, explains how his "bagless" shopping experience could become a model for the way customers shop in the future.

• Power Rundown: What's Zuckerberg's Agenda?  Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 1:48 PM ET

  

  Interest in Dell is intensifying, and there are reports Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is exploring a new startup. CNBC's Julia Boorstin and Jon Fortt, discuss.

• Internet Sales Tax Needs to Be Fair: Tech CEO Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 1:44 PM ET

  

  As legislators consider standardizing the collection of Internet sales tax, the debate on what's fair for online retailers and small businesses is heating up. Chegg's CEO weighs in.

• Yahoo to Acquire Summly  Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 11:54 AM ET

  

  CNBC's Jon Fortt reports how a young 17-year old entrepreneur was able to convince Yahoo to buy his startup company for reportedly just under $30 million. Summly has an app that summarizes news feeds for users.

• NewsCred: Monetizing News Content  Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 11:53 AM ET

  

  Shafqat Islam, Co-Founder, CEO of NewsCred, explains how his startup business has been able to convince major brand companies they need to pay for the news.

• Actor Turned Grocer Focuses on the Big Easy Thursday, 21 Mar 2013 | 12:43 PM ET

  

  Actor slash entrepreneur Wendell Pierce is opening Sterling Farms, grocery stores with fresh produce in Katrina-struck New Orleans.

• 6 Key Areas of Legislation to Hit Main Street Thursday, 21 Mar 2013 | 10:09 AM ET

  

  A rundown of proposals, from tax deductions to the minimum-wage fight, that would impact small businesses.

• Questioning the TOMS Shoes Model for Social Enterprise Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 10:33 AM ET

  

  A look at Toms Shoes that's trying to change the way people shop. Is the buy-one, give-one model the best choice for aspiring, social entrepreneurs?

• App Annie's Top App Downloads  Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 8:49 AM ET

  

  Nicolas Beraudo, App Annie, reveals where to find the hottest next generation apps.

• Want to Simplify the Way You Bank? There's an App For That  Monday, 18 Mar 2013 | 11:56 AM ET

  

  Josh Reich, Simple CEO and co-founder, explains how his company makes banking easier for customers.