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Hey, Wal-Mart, you don't own Black Friday!

9:49am: For years, big box stores dominated Black Friday. But lately, more small chains and franchise outlets are taking on the big boys on the biggest shopping day of the year, looking to make a killing. Here are five that are saying: 'Black Friday, bring it on!' More

  • Could this be the next Snuggie?

    Could this be the next Snuggie?

    Fleece onesies for adults, slippers with flashlights, and cake on a stick are some of the wacky inventions hitting the market just in time for holiday gift shopping. Could one of these become the next big hit?

    CNNMONEY - Nov 1 2011 9:38 AM ET
  • Slinky: Imitated but never duplicated 

    Slinky: Imitated but never duplicated

    Other manufacturers have tried and failed to duplicate the classic toy, which is why every slinky sold in the world is still made in the U.S.A.

    CNNMONEY - Nov 1 2011 12:40 PM ET
  • Get your Starbucks, create a job

    Get your Starbucks, create a job

    Starbucks' program to help spur hiring among small businesses kicks off Tuesday.

    CNNMONEY - Nov 2 2011 11:50 AM ET
  • 5 business books you can really use

    5 business books you can really use

    Tired of reading the same old advice? Here are a few books that can actually help you run your business.

    FORTUNE - Nov 1 2011 7:27 AM ET
  • I sleep with my business partner

    I sleep with my business partner

    These couples eat, sleep and run businesses together. A good idea? Husbands and wives dish on what it's like to be together 24/7.

    CNNMONEY - Oct 28 2011 12:52 PM ET
  • Why execs turn to grandma for business advice

    Why execs turn to grandma for business advice

    Quaint as it may sound, successful executives often turn to the insights they gleaned from grandparents to navigate today's business world.

    FORTUNE - Oct 31 2011 11:58 AM ET
  • 7 toys you gotta have

    7 toys you gotta have

    Some of the coolest toys this year are coming from small toymakers that are quietly revolutionizing how kids play today. Here are five companies that just may score the hottest toy of 2011.

    CNNMONEY - Oct 20 2011 8:12 PM ET
  • How Cirque du Soleil got started

    The story of founder Guy Laliberté and his merry band of street performers.

    FORTUNE - Oct 28 2011 7:47 AM ET
  • Behind the scenes of 'As seen on TV' 

    Behind the scenes of 'As seen on TV'

    Inventors get five minutes to pitch their products to Telebrands, a major 'As Seen on TV' marketer.

    CNNMONEY - Nov 2 2011 11:22 AM ET
  • Organic vodkas so hip they're Square (One)

    Organic vodkas so hip they're Square (One)

    Allison Evanow dreamed up the idea for Square One spirits after watching mixologists use everything organic in their cocktails, except for the liquor.

    CNNMONEY - Oct 27 2011 9:42 AM ET
 
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