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A 77-year-old runs the night shift

Since 1974, Ray's Candy Store has been satisfying New Yorker's taste buds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Small town eatery survives downturn

By sticking to family recipes and down-home values, Hudson's Hickory House in Douglasville, Ga., weathered the economic storm.

LudoBites: LA pop-up dining

A nightly makeover creates a guerilla-style, pop-up eatery in Los Angles that sells out six weeks of reservations in less than an hour.

How a 200 yr-old brandy co. survived

Laird & Co. has produced its Apple Jack Brandy since the 18th century, but now it's hipper than ever.

Local pharmacy takes on the big guys

New York's Harpell Chemist increased business this year, focusing on customer service, despite the pharmacy's proximity to Walgreens.

Private jets for small biz

Private jets allow businesses to save money and keep their schedules flexible.

Nat Sherman: Tobacconist to the stars

For 80 years this luxury tobacco company has sold its goods to Hollywood's big shots and New York's gangsters.

Bedbug dog sniffs up profits

This bedbug canine is making one pest control company tons of dollars by hunting down pesky critters.

Oil spill soaks Gulf Coast tourism

Misconceptions of oil reaching beaches have persuaded tourists to stay away from the Gulf Coast and visit Jacksonville, Fla.

Historic paper company thrives

The maker of high-end paper products from stationary to currency, Crane & Co., has survived the switch to paperless transactions.

How to handle instant success

The owner of Butch Bakery explains how he's dealing with the global wave of publicity for his New York-based cupcake company.

How to handle layoffs
PLAYHow to handle layoffs(1:20)Jul 27

Crane Paper CEO, Charles Kittredge says the key to success is employee communication especially during tough times.

Longboard biz skates out of garage

Northern Pine Longboards has built a Midwestern following and is now going after the national skateboard market.

Building a business for a new sport

Inland Surfer Founder Jeff Page started his business 10 years ago after friends introduced him to lake surfing behind boats.

Quirky.com's crowdsourced products

The web company takes users' ideas and turns them into actual products - with improvements made by other site members.

Cheap dental just across the border

Across the border in Mexico, DentiCenter offers U.S. citizens dental care at a third of the price they would pay in the states.

Workplace of the modern entrepreneur

From technology companies to marketing firms, entrepreneurs are choosing co-working communities over the traditional office space.

No slowdown at salsa shop

An entrepreneur of a small salsa shop in Texas doles out advice for struggling small businesses.

The basics of running a restaurant

One small restaurant owner gives advice about how to survive in a slowdown and still deliver great food.

Comedy site gives biz advice: No joke

The founder of the Cheezburger Network talks about how to stay relevant in funny business.

Launch a brand in a crowded market

The founders of Method laundry detergent reveal the mistakes they made when they set out to change the cleaning category.

Batali: Why I love my job

Mario Batali says keeping young chefs excited about their work keeps him motivated as a restaurateur and chef

Bringing back the community paper

When Rocky Mountain News folded, M.E. Sprengelmeyer returned to his home state of New Mexico to revitalize the local paper.

What inspires young risk takers

A look at what inspires young entrepreneurs to create change.

Making honey on city rooftops

NYC beekeepers are abuzz about the recent change to a law that makes it legal to keep beehives in all five boroughs.

Future biz leaders get a leg up

The Summit Series draws young entrepreneurs from all over the nation for its biannual conference.

How safe are our bridges?

Matech Corp. uses electrochemical fatigue sensors to determine the health of bridges.

Why Amish businesses succeed

Amish businesses have a 95% success rate at staying open at least five years, according to research.

Make it big at 24
PLAYMake it big at 24(1:32)Apr 29

One successful young entrepreneur shares ways to move ahead for those just starting out.

From warehouse to bike park

The Innovation Lab, a small business incubator in Cleveland, Ohio, helped an entrepreneur turn a warehouse into an indoor mountain bike park.

An MP3 player for Grandpa

One retirement community has started using an audio entertainment system designed to address some of the hurdles of old age.

Detroit's small business allure

Entrepreneurs say they get the most out of their investments in the Motor City.

Batali spills the beans

Chef, writer and restaurateur Mario Batali reveals his childhood aspirations and what his guilty pleasures are.

Fresh eggs from the backyard

Declan Walsh of Red Hook, Brooklyn, finds a slice of country life in New York City as he raises hens in his backyard.

Detroit pride boosts small biz

Detroit small business owners say their employees want to make a difference and are there for the long haul.

Upside of doing business in Detroit

Detroit small business owners talk about the benefits of being a tech start-up in Detroit vs. in Silicon Valley.

Launching tech startups in Uganda

Appfrica Labs offers jobs and startup support to young Ugandan developers with bright ideas.

Small biz key to Detroit's recovery

Detroit business owners believe they help the city's and the state's success by being successful themselves.

Saving traders' jackets

As exchanges move to electronic trading, Peco, Inc., the maker of colorful jackets you see on trading floors, has diversified to chefs' coats and ice skating outfits.

Mario Batali's edible wall

The restaurateur Mario Batali hires Good Earth Plants to build a vertical garden in front of his Los Angeles pizzeria.

Small biz reacts to health care

Small business owners weigh in on health care reform and its impact on bottom-line results.

Mario Batali's recipe for success

The celebrated chef and restaurateur talks about what it takes to make it in any business.

Lending site helps launch boutique

After being denied by three banks, the owner of Boutique Larrieux turned to prosper.com to get startup funds.

Good Earth Plants looks to grow

The president of this San Diego-based landscape design company uses social media to increase his client base.

Tips from Tabasco's top dog

The CEO of McIlhenny Company shares some of the ways he manages his iconic brand.

TV's music makers
PLAYTV's music makers(2:39)Mar 11

At Jingle Punks, a hard day's work consists of picking the right song to play during a 'Real Housewives' ladies brawl.

Treat employees like family

Dave Haydel, Jr. says the secret ingredient of his successful family-owned bakery is treating his employees well and providing good benefits.

The customer always calls the shots

Barry Kern, President of Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, says that he's been able to build his business because he always puts the customer first.

Jammin' for jobs
PLAYJammin' for jobs(3:32)Mar 2

Jingle Punks recruits unsigned musicians and help them get commercial success in a challenging industry.

How Tabasco survived a century

The spicy pepper sauce is still made the same way it was more than 140 years ago.

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