Contests on Shine

Do you have a small-business question?

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This blog is going to be a little quiet this week as I'm spending my time on another area of Yahoo! helping people with their questions about small business. So if you'll excuse this mini-advertisement, I'll tell you what it's all about as it's a pretty nifty way to learn about small business and potential win some valuable stuff.

Are you thinking of starting a small business, but stumped as to any aspect of it? Wondering how to write a business plan? How much money you'll need to start up? Whether it's legal to run your business out of your home?

If so, head over to Yahoo!'s Small Business Answer Center, where Kevin Salwen and I will be answering questions as part of a contest sponsored by Yahoo! and Bank of America.

The Best Deals, Contests and Freebies of the Week

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It's certainly no secret that I live for a good bargain (I think my love for amazing drugstore products and makeup under $5 has made that pretty clear). What I love even more than a bargain -- free stuff! That's why I'm spreadin' the love and sharing the best deals and freebies I've found this week. Enjoy!

Do you have a small-business question?

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Wondering whether your idea for a pet rental business would be viable? Whether you should go back for an MBA? How best to structure a loan from a family member to your business? Or anything else having to do with running a small business now?

My colleague, Kevin Salwen, is answering questions about small business as part of a contest being sponsored by Yahoo! Answers and Bank of America.