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Young Guns Archive

Published February 12, 2010

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Monday, June 21, 2010
Young Guns: Groupon Harnesses Crowd Power
Founder Andrew Mason recognized the clout of collective action, and now his startup is riding the group wave

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Young Guns: A Startup Cutting Carbon Using Waste
The founder of re-char, a clean tech startup, explains how he plans to cut carbon emissions with bio-char

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Young Guns: Sing This Well, and Learn How to Spell
Okay, it doesn’t teach you spelling, but this musical startup is using rap to teach kids vocabulary, Shakespeare and science, just to name a few subjects

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Young Guns: Growing Technology with Mushrooms
How two young entrepreneurs have created an all-natural alternative to Styrofoam using government grants as seed money

Monday, February 1, 2010
Young Guns: No Niche, No Problem
A new cupcake startup is finding success despite a market oozing with icing

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Young Guns: Starting a Brewery on a Shoestring
How a kid from Wisconsin began making beer in Brooklyn with little more than a knack for brewing and a dream

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Young Guns: Startup Picks Online Friends for You
The online astrology startup Moonit.com lets you figure out who you’re simpatico with--and which Facebook friends are worth your time

Monday, December 28, 2009
Young Guns: Can Email Be Elegant?
Paperless Post wants to bring some luxury to the online invitation

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"I think [Arizona's Immigration Law will] probably hurt my business in the long run, because some of my clients are being hurt already. A lot of my business involves the hospitality industry – hotels and restaurants. There already are groups canceling trips and meetings. People from other states are reluctant to come here. We’re already hurt in the Phoenix area by the bad economy, to begin with. And now this."

- Julie Levitch, managing director of Sourdough Communications in Scottsdale

July 29, 2010

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Q:
Are there stimulus plans aimed at small biz?

A:
There are some new guarantees and fee reductions on SBA loans, designed to help small businesses get access to credit.
Q:
How can I prepare for a possible H1N1 Outbreak?

A:
Make a written plan, according to Homeland Security. For tips, a how-to guide is available online at the SBA's Web site.
Q:
What should I avoid asking in job interviews?

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Don't ask personal questions such as age, race, religion or marital status. Also, don't ask about things like disabilities.
Q:
What research should I do before starting a business?

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Look into whether there's a market for the business, whether the market is saturated and whether the idea is profitable.
Q:
How can I find out when tax filings are due to the IRS?

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The IRS has a small business tax calendar you can check online, which goes month by month.
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How can I create a succession plan for my business?

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Talk to an attorney and other experts, and gradually teach others how to run the business's operations.
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Do I need to know anything special if I'm hiring teenagers ?

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Check on child labor laws and safety advice. OSHA has more: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/small_business.html