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Jim Mousner has a photo of himself at age 5 donning a fedora and carrying a briefcase, playing secret agent. He went so far as to interview with the Secret Service but chose to pursue a different career. His interest in espionage, however, never waned.

Don't fear taking on giant corporations as clients and business partners. Everyone benefits when Goliath hires David.

Go beyond Google and get vertical. These specialized search sites will help you find the business information you need--fast.

You don't have to be a rock star to make a living from music. Find out how four entrepreneurs have turned their love of music into thriving enterprises.

For the past 18 years, the fictional town of Springfield has been rife with entrepreneurs, from Ned Flanders to Krusty. Here's what you can learn from their 'f-diddly-failures' and successes.

Break out the popcorn for our picks of the best portrayals of entrepreneurs on the silver screen.

Find out what entrepreneurial opportunities the virtual world of Second Life has to offer.

In the retail realm, there's something for everyone--you've just got to find your niche. To help you wade through the choices, we've selected 9 ideas as a sample of what retail franchises can offer.

There's a never-ending need for businesses that offer cleaning and fix-it services. Buying a maintenance franchise will help you clean up the profits.

If you love sports and want to be involved 24/7, a sports franchise might just be the ticket.

We finally get to learn who won the million bucks!

The four finalists woo America with 30-second TV commercials.

Who will win the last slot in the final four: The Flush Pure, Restroom Door Clip or the Spherical Car Seat?

In the first of two episodes running together, the Headliner, the Word Ace and the Toner Belt compete for a final place.

Learn the fates of Jerry, the portable exercise system inventor; Darla, the multilingual doll creator; and Francisco, inventor of a new breed of bike.

Three inventors are given $50,000 and four weeks to develop their products. Who will make it to the ultimate finals?

In this two-hour episode, we finally find out who the final 12 inventors are.

The last episode of auditions features a revolutionary baby car seat, a character-building teddy bear, and a new way to think about brewing beverages.

From a toe-shaped jam dispenser to a new-and-improved tooth flosser, the inventions on episode three run the gamut.

If you're looking for an out-of-the-ordinary food franchise that'll grab diners' attentions, start here.

Despite your desperate hopes and prayers, business isn't just going to wander into your business. You need to get out there and hustle, and we've got the tips to help you do it.

Ready to incorporation? Find the information you need at one of the following sites.

We've got brand-new updates on 8 of our businesses from our 2005 hot list. And guess what? They're still sizzling.

You've got a solid-gold home biz idea, but how do you get started? Our simple, all-in-one checklist sorts out the details for you.

WHY people buy is just as important as WHAT they buy. Learn the trends that are leading people to their next purchase.

There are seven major sections of a business plan, and each one is a complex document. Read today's selection from our business plan tutorial to fully understand the components of your business plan.

Nothing can quite prepare you for the rigors of starting a business. Here's how to stay ahead of the game.

The reasons why people buy are just as important as what they buy. Read on to find out the eight trends that are leading people to their next purchase.

From high-tech clothes to wine, eBay drop-off stores to tech security, the business ideas on our 2005 hot list run the gamut. But they have one thing in common: They're sizzling hot and just waiting for you to bring them to life.

Want to know what's hot for 2004? We've got the businesses, markets and trends you shouldn't miss out on.