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• Should I buy a house or a business first?

  Will purchasing a home affect your chances of getting a loan for a business startup? Give our reader, Paolo, advice on what to do.

  Apr 4, 2008 11:47 AM ET
  Posted in: Finance & accounting, Startup

• Business license requirements online

  A reader from California asked us about the specifics of obtaining a business license online. Are you familiar with any helpful business license resources?

  Apr 4, 2008 11:34 AM ET
  Posted in: Startup

• Bringing a killer new product to market

  Alan wants to know how he can get a manufacturer interested in making his product. Have you pitched a new product idea to a company? How did you do it?

  Mar 18, 2008 9:24 AM ET
  Posted in: Startup

• Finding startup money

  Mary asked FSB where she could find a startup loan. Do you have any advice for Mary?

  Mar 7, 2008 9:52 AM ET
  Posted in: Startup

• Winning in the Wine World

  David wants to know the success rate of small wine businesses. How can David ensure his wine business is successful?

  Mar 6, 2008 5:45 PM ET
  Posted in: Industry: Restaurants & food services, Startup

• Writing a winning business plan

  Emmanuel asked FSB's advice on writing a business plan. Do you have any advice for Emmanuel?

  Mar 4, 2008 11:24 AM ET
  Posted in: Startup

• Growing your business in Denver

  John asked FSB about growing his financial services business in Denver. Do you have any advice on how John can grow his business?

  Mar 3, 2008 9:06 AM ET
  Posted in: Industry: Financial services, Startup

• Starting up in a soft market

  Sheli is trying to focus her customer base. Have you tried to target specific customers? What was the outcome?

  Feb 28, 2008 9:41 AM ET
  Posted in: Industry: Retail, Sales & marketing, Startup

• Caught by the housing crunch

  The housing slump is taking its toll on some FSB readers' businesses. Have you launched a successful side business?

  Feb 27, 2008 11:30 AM ET
  Posted in: Green business, Industry: Construction, Startup