Entrepreneurs Cater to Campaigns

Partners Can Help, or Hinder

For start-ups lacking sufficient cash to survive, a partner with deep pockets may be a more attainable lifeline than traditional sources of funding.

Three Best Ways to Convert Online Prospects Into Clients

You've got a killer website that potential clients are visiting. But how do you turn those visitors into paying customers?

10 Mistakes That Start-Up Entrepreneurs Make

Ready to take the plunge? While there's no guarantee of success, entrepreneurs can at least avoid these common missteps.

• Reaction: Readers post their own top 10 lists

White House Juggles Mideast, Economy

Obama is walking a tightrope between pressing his Mideast foreign-policy priorities and keeping an eye on the economy.

• Capital Journal: Underlying Iraq Strategy Is Iran

What's in a Name? Potential Pitfalls.

Kori Stanton's cookie business seemed to be off to a promising start after it was featured on the "Rachael Ray Show." But the publicity had one unexpected consequence: a company with a different but similar name threatened to sue.

Taking City Dwellers to the Hamptons in Style

For 36 years, the Jitney has maintained a near monopoly on express transportation to the popular summer retreat, drawing passengers with newspapers, snacks and beverages.

Putting Cleveland on Entrepreneurs' Map

Nonprofit business accelerator Jumpstart is working to make Northeast Ohio, once a center of industrial innovation, a good place to start companies again.

Copycat Furniture Makers Thrive

Small furniture makers are shaking up the furniture industry in the Bay Area by copying popular chain store designs for a big discount.

Enterprise Dispatch

This week: Google's Schmidt, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion and others join forces to challenge Apple, and it may be the last chance for small businesses to get an ARC loan.

Small Businesses Fear Hit From Rise in Tax Rates

Some entrepreneurs say the increase in personal tax rates could hurt their ability to make new investments or hire workers.

Need a Lawyer? A Route to Free Legal Advice

As an entrepreneur, you'll inevitably need help to fend off a lawsuit or avoid a legal mess. Here's a way to avoid the bills.

On a Tight Budget? How to Land a Client

To get more customers, you need to market and advertise. But when cash is sparse, it's tough to allocate dollars toward promotional efforts. Here's how 12 creative entrepreneurs do it.

• Start-Ups on a Shoestring

Small Business Casts Hopeful Eye on Lending Bill

Small-business legislation pending in the Senate would aid some profitable firms with tax breaks, but opinions are mixed on the extent to which it would help get credit flowing again.

Enterprise Dispatch

A new robotic lawnmower can detect darting gophers, and a decline in business bankruptcies isn't necessarily good for small businesses.