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How We Got Started

6 cool business ideas

Have a wacky business idea? Try to top these entrepreneurs, who are pursuing unusual visions. More

142 years old and still hot

The McIlhenny Company's sixth-generation CEO made his family's Tabasco hot pepper sauce worldly. More

How failure led to Rock Band

Harmonix revolutionized the gaming industry -- but first, it nearly went broke. More

The Wiggles empire

What began as an Australian rock band is now a $45 million global kids' brand. More

Making cake in a sour economy
The Cheesecake Factory created smaller portions to survive the downturn. Play
Dream factory
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Hemp king returns
A breeder of award-winning marijuana seeds is following the money and heading to the U.S. More
Training to quit
Derek Christian pays to train his employees for new careers. More
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
These firms are the last left in America making iconic products now in their twilight. More

How We Got Started

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• 142 years old and still hot

• How failure led to Rock Band

• The Wiggles empire

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