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What's your idea worth?

A federally funded online service helps small manufacturers find inventors with new technologies -- and estimate their worth. More

Full story: How to innovate

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Making cake in a sour economy
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Dream factory
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Training to quit
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Luck of the Amish
Most small businesses die within five years, but Amish businesses have a survival rate north of 90%. More
Franchise data
The 10 most popular franchise brands over the past decade -- and their failure rates. More
5 fading icons
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Weight Watchers' famous faces

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