Wall Street Journal Small Business
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Poised for Growth, But Not Hiring
Business owners are not inclined to add employees despite renewed optimism, two new reports show.
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A Place in the Sun
Namaste Solar, in Boulder, Colo., has more than 70 workers – over half of whom are co-owners of the company. An employee-owned co-operative, the solar-energy system designer and installer takes a one-person, one-vote approach to business decisions, says co-founder Blake Jones.
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When the Home Bank Closes
The housing bust means many small businesses can no longer use home-equity loans for funding.
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Tips to Help You Claim a Home-Office Deduction
A portion of personal expenses for your home can be turned into a business deduction-- if you meet certain rules.
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Sold! More Small Businesses Exchanged Hands Last Year
Sales of small firms improved in 2011 thanks in part to better business performance, data show.
