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A medical office finds new life with help from FSB. (more)

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An ice-sculpting company thrives in humid Houston. (more)

After hitting some snags, I found that buying materials overseas pays off. (more)

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An entrepreneur bets his future on colored soap bubbles. (more)

Arkansas invites small employers to sign up their uninsured workers for no-frills health care at an affordable price. (more)

Small businesses face an unjust disadvantage when it comes to providing health care. Here's a bold proposal for change. (more)

Internet tools chip away at agents' value to home buyers. (more)