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April 6, 2011
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NEWS THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

Startup Boot Camps Seek Army of Entrepreneurs

Business accelerators are spreading across the U.S. as early stage investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers try to speed how long it takes to create new ventures—from years to months

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz

Unlike business incubators, in which companies can share offices for years, accelerators are structured like camp sessions designed to turn inchoate ideas into prototypes or market-ready products in a matter of months. Now this model is being replicated by universities, economic development groups, and venture firms. Take a look at how the popular programs work.

Then learn about the Senate's vote to repeal the 1099 tax rule buried in last year's health-care overhaul. Get advice on streamlining regulatory compliance here and overseas. Finally, catch an opinion column on how to encourage banks to keep lending during a financial crisis. Enjoy.
--Nick Leiber
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MORE SMALLBIZ NEWS

1099 Tax Rule Moves Closer to Repeal
The Senate voted to repeal a tax-compliance requirement buried in last year's health-care overhaul and pay for the change by curbing subsidies for health insurance

INNOVATOR
From Hollywood to the Factory
Eric Golden's Imagility repurposes film gear for industrial applications

SMART ANSWERS
Leaping Regulatory Hurdles in the U.S. and Abroad
For a sole proprietor in Brazil, the requirements for landing a U.S. subcontract are onerous. Experts weigh in with ways to streamline the process

SPEED DIAL
Speed Dial: Tom Casten
The founder of Recycled Energy Development wants factories and power plants to turn more of their pollution into zero-emission electricity

SMALLBIZ SLIDE SHOWS

America's Most Promising Startups
Meet new companies from across the country that embody the creativity and resilience common among today's entrepreneurs

SMALLBIZ SPECIAL REPORTS

Focus On Entrepreneurs, March 2011
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SMART ANSWERS KAREN E. KLEIN >>

When Customers Balk About Tax Paperwork
To avoid being liable for uncollected sales tax, wholesale distributors need their dealers to submit resale certificates

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VIEWPOINT SCOTT SHANE >>

Make the Next Bailout Serve Small Business
First determine how to gather better data on private company credit markets. Then identify a new approach to encourage banks to keep lending during a crisis