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Gwen Moran

Gwen Moran is a small business authority and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Business Plans. She has been running her own businesses since 1992 and was a national finalist in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards competition.

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Planting Gardens of Hope for Breast Cancer Patients

The nonprofit Hope in Bloom is one woman’s way of honoring her late friend and spreading joy to others with the disease 
June 23, 2013
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Career Shift: 'You're Never Too Old' Success Stories

These 50+ entrepreneurs entered and are thriving in fields that some say are for people half their age
March 31, 2013
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Career Shift: Actress Goes Behind the Camera

Alice Barden is building a business producing video reels to help people find jobs or attract clients
August 29, 2012
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2 Ways to Publish a Book on Your Small Business

Boost your bottom line by writing — and selling — your entrepreneurial story
August 14, 2012
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How to Size Up the Market for Your Small Business

If you're thinking of starting a company, follow these tips to learn more about your prospective customers
August 8, 2012
Gary Taylor owner of a franchise music store

Career Shift: Opening a Franchise After 50

As Missouri music store owner Gary Taylor discovered, it's never too late to get into franchising — but research is essential
August 1, 2012
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Small Business: What You Must Do Before Hiring Your First Employee

Here's what to say (and not say) to job candidates, plus four steps to take before your first staffer reports to work
July 18, 2012
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How to Be More Productive at Work — In Less Time

6 tips for those who want to work fewer hours and get more done
July 10, 2012
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What Health Care Reform Means for Your Small Business

The answers to seven key questions, now that the Supreme Court has ruled that Obamacare is constitutional
July 5, 2012
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6 Tips That Can Help Small Businesses Land Big Clients

Follow these recommendations and you'll increase your company's chances of hooking a 'whale'
June 20, 2012
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How to Get a Patent for Your Invention

If you have a great idea for a new product, here's what you need to know about patents
June 13, 2012
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How Insomnia Led to a Thriving Small Business

Sarah Baldwin's wakeful nights helped her and her husband launch a successful company marketing pajamas for the sleep-deprived
June 6, 2012
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