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Our annual ranking of America's fastest-growing small public companies. More

We asked top money managers to give us their picks of the FSB 100 2008 stocks that hold the most promise. More

What FSB 100 companies learned through their torrid growth and occasional stumbles. More

Not all FSB 100 companies are able to maintain their torrid pace. Meet four businesses that struggled after appearing on our list. More

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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
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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

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