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For many small businesses, publicity is a luxury. So we thought it'd be fun to reflect on businesses that have made clever plays for publicity, sometimes on small budgets.
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For many small businesses, publicity is a luxury. So we thought it'd be fun to reflect on businesses that have made clever plays for publicity, sometimes on small budgets.
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Small business owner Brian Overstreet is among 2,500 California start-up founders, who are on the hook for some $120 million in retroactive taxes if the Franchise Tax Board has its way.
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The Wharton International Volunteer Program (WIVP) is leveraging the skills of its members to provide consulting services to resource-strapped NGOs in developing countries.
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Bloomberg's scandal offers uncomfortable lessons in how we do business in a digital era. We're also more tolerant of leaving behind our electronic data, and not calling out missteps.
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Billionaire Ciputra is a household name in Indonesia and now, he's inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs.
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Jennifer Aniston is one of Hollywood's leading stars. Aniston spoke exclusively with CNBC's Maria Bartiromo about what motivated her to get into the hair care business.
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Jon Prideaux, Boku's chief business officer, explains how his company simplifies shopping by allowing customers to purchase items without bringing along their wallets.
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CNBC's Julia Boorstin takes a look at how small companies like Kymeta, Twilio, WhatsApp, and LiveU, are putting pressure on established telecom giants.
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CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on companies that are looking to increase efficiency and implement simplicity in medical care. And, Grant Verstandig, Audax Health founder and CEO, discusses how his digital health care startup encourages consumers to make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Goldman Sachs is among the Wall Street banks driving the market higher during this remarkable rally, with Gary Cohn, Goldman Sachs president & COO, and CNBC's Steve Liesman.
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Crowdfunding is helping professionals such as Zach Braff raise millions. See how one start-up is tapping into film financing's "new world order." Wanna be a movie mogul?
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The former bank executive is buying a global women's network that caters to female entrepreneurs and executives, reports CNBC's Kate Kelly. (1:45)
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The financial services sector is disrupting the status quo, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin. And, Andrew Rachleff, Wealthfront president & CEO, explains how his company can offer clients the same services as big banks but at a lower cost.
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There are six questions smart investors should ask before putting money into a new company. If businesses have answers, it shows they have data to support their decisions.
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Kendra Scott & Pat Kiernan, CNBC's "Crowd Rules" co-hosts, provides a preview of their new show where three small businesses try to convince a panel of experts that their business deserves to win the $50,000 prize.
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DaisyBill makes it easy for medical workers to get their workers' comp bills paid quickly and on time.
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Open-source technology and low-cost tools are bringing product development out of the confines of factories, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin. And, Ben Kaufman, Quirky CEO & founder, explains how his company's innovative initiatives are changing the way things are made.
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NFIB's widely watched Index of Small Business Optimism rose 2.6 points to 92.1 last month, erasing a drop of 1.3 during March.
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CNBC's Bertha Coombs and Kayla Tausche report on news of the Bloomberg breach. Jim Iuorio, TJM Institutional Services and Jeff Kilburg, KKM Financial, weigh in.
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Many businesses don’t make it past their fifth anniversary, so it's crucial to nail strategy. Pat Kiernan, co-host of "Crowd Rules," on five small-business mistakes to avoid.