With $2 bills and "buy local" promotions, towns are launching their own stimulus efforts to keep local merchants in business.
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The government's Emerging 200 program aims to boost job growth by training inner-city entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. Here's how it's playing out in 5 cities.
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Recent surveys indicate that business owners are still sacrificing staff, benefits, and personal savings to keep their doors open.
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At the end of last year, five business owners struggling through the recession shared their stories of facing a make-or-break holiday season. Here's how they fared.
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The Cheesecake Factory created smaller portions to survive the downturn. Play
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