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Sep 02 2010 2:11pm EDT

Debt on the Menu at Burger King

Here's something for Burger King franchisees to ponder as the company is sold to yet another private equity group. Who will end up paying for the bank debt that the new owners will acquire? ... Read Blog

Technology
Sep 02 2010 1:29pm EDT

Google, AOL Broaden Partnership

Google and AOL have renewed and expanded their partnership to include YouTube and mobile search. ... Read Blog

Politics
Sep 02 2010 12:40pm EDT

Un-Happy Labor Day

As Labor Day approaches, the Chamber of Commerce says the agenda in Congress and the Administration is stacked against small business—and will do little to boost a weak economy and spur jobs growth. ... Read Blog

Sports
Sep 02 2010 10:21am EDT

Divorce McCourt Reveals Dodger Debt

Documents in the McCourt divorce case show the Los Angeles Dodgers are burdened with a heavy debt load. ... Read Blog

Sep 02 2010 9:33am EDT

Teen Spirit

Limited Brands and Abercrombie & Fitch received a shot in the arm with back-to-school spending. ... Read Blog

Health Care
Sep 02 2010 8:02am EDT

Small Biz Gets Health Care Prognosis

So does health care reform mean more workers at small businesses will get insurance? Experts say the answer is yes...and no. ... Read Blog

Headlines
Sep 02 2010 6:59am EDT

The Morning Mix: Small Business Program Going National, Health Care Law Expands Insured

Samsung gets into the tablet game, and studies come to different results on efficacy of health care reform. ... Read Blog

Entrepreneurship
Sep 02 2010 12:01am EDT

No Snap Decision

Two years and 65,000 users after launching, website-making tool developer SnapPages is at a crossroads, fighting for money amid a market crowded with competitors. ... Read Blog

Business Travel
Sep 01 2010 12:01am EDT

A Deal-icious Season

It’s that time of year again, when airlines, hotel chains, and car-rental companies offer sweet deals to lure in travelers. Thanksgiving in London or Christmas in Paris, anyone? ... Read Blog

Small Business Resources
Aug 30 2010 2:42pm EDT

Verizon Has a Few Tips for Small Business

The smaller the business, the smaller the odds that it doesn't have a website, which means the odds of it staying small are larger. ... Read Blog

Executive Style
Aug 30 2010 11:28am EDT

Kate Moss Downsized

Retailer Topshop is looking to dramatically cut Kate Moss' collections, opting for smaller capsules rather than full lines. The move is indicative of an overall change in the fashion industry. ... Read Blog

Media
Mar 23 2010 1:37pm EDT

Bankrupt Newspaper Companies Cutting 75 Percent of Debt

The lighter balance sheets are just a second chance, not a free pass to profits. ... Read Blog

 
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