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From Scott Allen, for About.com

4 Simple, Surefire Business Ideas for a Bad Economy

Friday November 28, 2008
Entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of any growing economy. As we face possibly the greatest economic crisis in 80 years both here in the U.S. and globally, much of the immediate ... Read More

Motrin Moms Fiasco Exposes User-Hostile Web Strategy

Wednesday November 19, 2008
Over the weekend, an advertisement by Motrin posted on their website (and part of a larger ad campaign) raised the ire of a small, but vocal (via social media) group ... Read More

Reader Mail: Get Paid to Read E-mails and Take Surveys

Tuesday November 18, 2008
A reader writes: Scott: I am a stay-at-home mom with two young children. I'd like to earn some extra money online, but am not really sure how. Because of the kids, I ... Read More

How Will an Obama Presidency Impact Entrepreneurs?

Friday November 14, 2008
With President-elect Obama getting ready to take office in two months, small business owners are trying to figure out just what an Obama presidency will mean for them over the ... Read More

Business Lessons from the Music Industry

Saturday November 8, 2008
I'm a big believer in interdisciplinary innovation, or, in plain English, getting new business ideas from industries and disciplines other than your own. In the past, I've featured entrepreneurial lessons ... Read More
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