Small Business

5 innovators fight childhood obesity

9:42am: One in six children in the United States is obese. These small businesses have found creative -- and lucrative -- ways to fight the childhood obesity epidemic. More

On the rise: Immigrant entrepreneurs

Immigrant entrepreneurs: The face of America's small business owners is changing. If you're working for a new company, there's a 28% chance your boss wasn't born in the U.S. More

CNNMONEY - May 8 2012 9:17 AM ET
  • Businesses are recovering, but Washington didn't help

    Businesses are recovering, but Washington didn't help

    Small business owners say they're faring better than when Obama took office in 2009. But they credit themselves for the economic recovery - not Washington policies.

    CNNMONEY - May 17 2012 5:06 AM ET
  • The real costs of starting a business

    The real costs of starting a business

    Almost half of potential entrepreneurs ages 44 to 70 expect to use their personal savings to launch their ventures.

    MONEY - May 14 2012 7:45 PM ET
  • A robot that detects oil spills 

    A robot that detects oil spills

    The Wave Glider ocean robot, made by California startup Liquid Robotics, can help monitor ocean temperatures, weather and even detect oil spills.

    CNNMONEY - May 14 2012 7:15 AM ET
  • Starting a company from scratch

    Starting a company from scratch

    Mitigate the risks of starting a company after 50. Know the industry you're going into and be passionate about it.

    MONEY - May 11 2012 3:01 PM ET
  • The booming oil boom business 

    The booming oil boom business

    Illinois-based Elastec/American Marine has seen demand for their oil cleanup products grow since they helped cleanup the Deepwater Horizon spill in the gulf.

    CNNMONEY - May 14 2012 6:48 AM ET
  • A former children's publisher goes back to school

    A former children's publisher goes back to school

    When Deborah Kenny left behind a lucrative career to start a school for underprivileged youth in Harlem, her friends thought she was taking a huge risk. She was, and it paid off for the kids.

    FORTUNE - May 14 2012 11:40 AM ET
  • Moms making millions

    Moms making millions

    These five entrepreneurs are successfully juggling their duties as moms, while making millions in their businesses. Here's how.

    CNNMONEY - May 11 2012 6:40 AM ET
  • Creating jobs on both sides of the border

    Creating jobs on both sides of the border

    With Orinoco, a Mexican businessman with humble beginnings seeks to create opportunities in both the U.S. and back home.

    CNNMONEY - May 8 2012 8:24 AM ET
  • From Honduran village to chocolatier 

    From Honduran village to chocolatier

    Maribel Lieberman, the founder of Mariebelle Chocolates, says that immigrant entrepreneurs shouldn't be afraid to start a business in the U.S.

    CNNMONEY - May 10 2012 8:15 PM ET
  • Buying a business after 50

    Buying a business after 50

    Buying a business when you're no longer a kid comes with particular challenges. Learn how to overcome those obstacles from people who've done it right.

    MONEY - May 11 2012 2:42 PM ET
 
Small Business Videos
From Honduran village to chocolatier 

Maribel Lieberman, the founder of Mariebelle Chocolates, says that immigrant entrepreneurs shouldn't be afraid to start a business in the U.S. Play

Cutting the cost of prescription glasses 

Online retailers say that stylish prescription frames can be purchased online for a fraction of the cost. Play

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