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June 16, 2011

Don't Sweat the Bad News

June has been kind of a rough month for the economy. Small business confidence is down, hiring is weak, lending remains stagnant, the stock market is wobbling, the debt ceiling looms, gas prices are still sky-high, and pundits are once again discussing the possibility of a double-dip recession.

Ugh.

But all that bad news doesn't have to mean doom and gloom for your small business. It's important to remember that the U.S. economy is incredibly large and diverse, and even as some areas and industries struggle, others rebound and expand. In fact, there are plenty of businesses growing rapidly -- planning to double sales in just three years. Meanwhile, scrappy entrepreneurs are finding ways to start new businesses with almost no capital at all (check out this amazing restaurant success story, started with just $416!).

Sure, every business has to prepare for the fallout from macroeconomic events. But in most cases, the future of your small business depends primarily on you: Your drive. Your ideas. Your savvy. Your passion.

So don't get discouraged. Get busy.

Fredric Paul
Editorial Director

How to Double Your Sales
in Three Years

Read our exclusive interview with high-growth expert Cameron Herold, former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and author of Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less.

Put Employees on a Career Track to Gain Their Loyalty

Small businesses are the most susceptible to employee turnover. Entice your employees to stick around by helping them forge a career path to grow with your company.

Some Entrepreneurial Myths That Need to Be Busted

Rieva Lesonsky shares some personal truisms about owning a business that seem to fly in the face of what's passing for "conventional wisdom" these days.

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Hit the Road

It might have started with food, but now all kinds of small business are taking their wares to the streets. Is a mobile business right for you?

How Can a Private Equity Group Help Your Business?

A private equity group can bring the expertise and financial backing you need to fuel almost unlimited growth, or allow you to exit in style.

Protect Yourself Legally When Cutting Benefits

In tough economic times, business owners may be tempted to cut employee benefits rather than lay off workers. Be sure you consider the legal ramifications.

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