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Freebies for the joblessNov 6: From free dry cleaning to a no-cost vacation, these 5 businesses have come up with creative ways to help out unemployed residents in their communities. More


Getting by with a skeleton staffSmall business staffs are still shrinking, a trend likely to continue even as the economy starts to thaw.  More
Fighting the five-finger discountNo time to wade through security-camera footage? Help is at hand. More
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Harmonix' founders revolutionized the gaming industry with Guitar Hero and Rock Band -- but first, they nearly went broke. Repeatedly. More


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    Designer Chuck Comeau set up his manufacturing in Plainville -- 240 miles away from a major airport.  More
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QHow does a florist sell more in this economy? We changed our business to designing weddings and events only, as the everyday flowers are not selling. We had to throw out too much product at the end of the week -- flowers are perishable! More
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