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There's a lot going on with military veterans in the next few weeks. Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11. Before that, the Small Business Administration is celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week October 31-November 4.

Across the generations, military, veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs have pursued their version of the American dream -- owning and operating a business.

Before you get started, make sure to read part one. Step Two: Organize your on-site participation. Hold a pre-show meeting or conference call with all exhibit staff. Provide supporting handouts and a list of your objectives.

Mobile devices pose heightened security risks. Those risks come in several forms. Devices -- including business data saved on them such as call records, contacts, images, videos, documents and email messages -- can be lost or stolen.

You're back in the office after the show. You've thanked everyone, collected all the leads -- and even collected more leads this year.

Every business owner should be aware of lean business planning.

While businesses are barred from discriminating against job applicants and employees on the basis of sex, the federal government does give a little edge to businesses owned by women.

There are pros and cons to any decisions you make in your life. This includes the small ones and the big ones.

Procrastination, overspending and nail-biting are common examples of bad habits. Let's face it, everyone has their vices, but some bad habits are so hard to break.

October is National Women's Small Business Month, and there's plenty to celebrate as recent research notes major gains for women in business.