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Meet the Board of Directors featuring Richard Branson

Meet the Board of Directors

As part of the relaunch of AOL Small Business, we have recruited a world class group of entrepreneurs and members of the entrepreneurial community, including Sir Richard Branson, the legendary founder of Virgin Group (center), who will regularly sound off on a variety of issues, offer advice, and create a smart, ongoing conversation not found anywhere else on the Web. It's time to meet the Board of Directors. Continue Reading

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Search party: An effective SEO strategy can drive new customers to your website.
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Search Engine Optimization:
5 Things You Need to Know

Just because you have a website doesn't mean people can actually find it. So what's the best way to get on Google? How to craft an effective SEO strategy. Continue Reading

Love is in the air: Office romances are surprisingly common -- and can cause a big headache for business owners.
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Office Romances:
5 Things You Need to Know

Four out of 10 people admit to dating a co-worker. How to keep office romances from turning into office nightmares. Continue Reading

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Adam Black, KeyWiFi
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27 Million and Counting:
Adam Black, KeyWiFi

6/30/10 at 2:30 PM

Meet Adam Black, founder of KeyWiFi, a New York-based company that unlocks unused hotspots. Continue Reading »

Tesla CEO Gets Rich Quick (Again) Thanks to IPO

6/30/10 at 1:30 PM

Just a week ago, the entrepreneurial world was buzzing about PayPal and Tesla founder Elon Musk going broke. But after the electric car company's first day on the trading floor, the CEO is now worth $672 million -- on paper, at least. Continue Reading »

The eyes have it: A new smartphone app and a $2 can determine eyeglass prescriptions.
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You Can Look Now: PerfectSight, A Mobile App for Your Eyes

6/30/10 at 12:00 PM

Thanks to the minds at MIT, a new app and a $2 lens can accurately determine your eyeglass prescription. It might just help people all over the world see a little more clearly. Continue Reading »

Ben Lerer, Thrillist
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27 Million and Counting:
Ben Lerer, Thrillist

6/30/10 at 11:30 AM

Meet Ben Lerer, co-founder and CEO of Thrillist, a New York-based online newsletter for men. Continue Reading »

4Food: New NYC Burger Restaurant Goes All In with Social Media

6/29/10 at 4:32 PM

Adam Kidron's new restaurant 4Food is a quick service burger with the latest in Apple technology. Learn more about his latest concept. Continue Reading »

Time for a Vacation? Take These Apps With You

6/29/10 at 2:19 PM

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, these apps are worth taking with you. Continue Reading »

Let's make a deal: Getting featured on Groupon can be a big boost to local businesses.
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Getting on Groupon:
5 Things You Need to Know

6/28/10 at 10:00 PM

Groupon, the wildly popular local coupon site, can be great exposure for entrepreneurs. How to get your company featured -- and how to profit from it. Continue Reading »

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