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Check out the best stories of the week of March 26 from Report on Small Business, the Globe's home for entrepreneurs. Read our columnists, view archives of discussions, and connect through social media on the .

Big Red Cats conquers the slopes. In the eight years since opening their company, Kieran and Paula Gaul have built it into one of the world's largest , and are living their dream lifestyle, to boot.

Small-business reaction to the federal budget. We asked five entrepreneurs and industry watchers to the government's Economic Action Plan 2012

Into Africa: Canadian firms jump on opportunity. A growing number of small businesses are responding to the , and the tempo is bound to quicken. Also on doing business in Africa.



Canadian tequila maker takes shot at big brands. Inside Jobs: Eric Brass launched with his Australian co-founder in Melbourne in 2010, after falling in love with the spirit while on exchange in Mexico.

The mobile tipping point is coming. Are you ready? With the looming release of Windows 8 and explosive growth of smart-phone and tablet devices, it's time to start planning your business's now.

Booting the jerks from discussion forums. Entrepreneur's software makes sites more useful by .

Growth path: Open new office or make acquisition? The Challenge: wants to expand beyond Quebec. Is buying a business or growing organically the better route?



Ten ways to reach customers through digital platforms. The Top Ten: How to maximize the potential of to create meaningful connections with their customers.

Before working a room, rehearse. Don't use your job title. , then move on to engaging conversation.

Small firm keen to soar by cutting jet engine fuel consumption. Jet engine manufacturers and airlines urged to consider nanotech coating process developed by

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