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Which problem-solving technique do you use? Here's four examples--as well as what each conveys about you and your company (for better or worse). As a business owner, employer, and customer, nothing irks me more than lousy problem-solving skills

Much has been written recently about the venture capital "ecosystem"--whether there is enough capital flowing into the industry for it to thrive, or even stay afloat. As the 2011 numbers rolled in, many observers were aghast to see that VCs invested twice as much as they raised.

What you need to know to increase the value of your business for a financial buyer Have you ever wondered what a business like yours would sell for? It's a fair question, but focusing on your valuation is a little bit like a hypertensive person focusing on his or her blood pressure report

GolfChannel: The golf world will celebrate the return of an unassuming champion this week. David Toms is the man who made magic with a wedge and a putter, not a driver, a decade ago.

Start-ups and small businesses are always looking for more customers, and there are a lot of potential customers on the Internet, right? But what online strategy is going to help you to gain the customers you need in a cost-effective manner?

GolfChannel: It may be a long time before Tiger Woods is playing competitive golf or it may not be very long at all.

CSN Washington: Tiger Woods says there's "no timetable" for his return to the golf course, which is a different approach for him compared to his usual goal-orientated ways.

So you're considering buying a business. But is it really the right move? Many experts are predicting that a huge wave of businesses will become available over the next decade or so as baby boomers look to sell