Jan 7, 2009 | 3:08pm ET
From independent retailers to business suppliers, small firms are making deep staffing cuts as the continuing recession decimates sales. more
Apple had little new technology to show off at its final Macworld, but outside vendors filled the gap, bringing a bevy of hot new apps for small businesses. more
Small companies ended 2008 with a laundry list of troubles, with sales slow, bank lending frozen, and health care and credit-card costs soaring. Here's what to expect in 2009 on 7 key issues. more
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Facing technical challenges and a weak market, many of Silicon Valley's startups are changing direction. more -
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After selling its secret sauce, then buying it back, a family business lays plans to go national. more -
As the economy worsens, small business staffing cuts reverberate through local communities. more
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Questions & Answers
My son and I opened a small smoothie business two years ago. We did great until the economy fell. Now, he has to take money out of his personal account to support it every month. He has it for sale and has a possible offer coming through. If that falls through he is planning to close the doors. What kind of repercussions are we facing, as we still have three years on the lease? more
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