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Seltzer delivery man practices bygone craft in New York City

2012-05-11

For Walter Backerman, seltzer is more than a drink. It is the embodiment of his family.

5 more minutes? Alarm answers with a firm 'no'

2012-04-10

There is no snooze button. If you unplug it, a battery takes over. As wake-up time approaches, you cannot reset the alarm time. It could be the world's most exasperating alarm clock.

Small business employment accelerates

2012-04-05

The job market is looking up and small businesses are reaping the benefits. The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index, which tracks hiring at companies with 300 or fewer employees, reported a 1.66 percent increase in March, the highest month-over-month increase since June 2010.

Senate passes small business investment bill

2012-03-27

Legislation to help startup companies raise capital by reducing some federal regulations won easy passage in the Senate Thursday despite warnings from some Democrats that less government oversight would mean more abuse and scams.

Small business confidence climbs to year-high

2012-03-13

U.S. small business confidence rose to a one year high in February as more owners reported plans to rebuild stocks after 56 months of inventory liquidation, hinting at a pick-up in domestic demand.

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