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Meet a franchisor with a willingness to get his hands dirty. David Povlitz took his success in the cleaning industry and turned it into Anago Cleaning Systems, the 78th largest franchise in the U.S.

Overview of how one company, Webitects.com, dealt with growth and balancing cash flow with bigger clients.

"Managing growth boils down to four things: people, focus, basics and knowledge," says Stu Kemper, president of TimberTech Ltd. in Wilmington, Ohio.

Beware the saboteur: someone willing to con, scam, steal or sue at the expense of your business. Read the cautionary tales of three entrepreneurs who were duped into bad business decisions, and how they managed to thrive in spite of them.

Are you cut out for business ownership? If you long to run things, but crave a little structure, a franchise or biz opp could be the perfect solution.

Thinking of starting your own homebased business? Take a peek behind the shutters and find out what it's like to make the dough right at home.

Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch imparted great business advice before his death in 2008. Read about how Pausch's life lessons can help you connect with employees and become a better entrepreneur.

The gap in businesses ownership rates between whites and blacks is widely regarded as evidence of inequality. How bad is it really, and what can be done?

Trends are clues to the future and links to business stability and profitability. Companies that identify and respond to trends have a definite competitive edge. Read about nine forces that will shape your company’s future.