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In the sink-or-swim environment of startups, daily innovation can weigh heavily on your mind. Here are three ways to think creatively--well past your startup stage.

With banks turned stingy about handing out small business loans, more and more small business startups are turning to credit cards as the primary vehicle for their business spending needs. We always knew that was risky, but a new study on businesses' credit-card use released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is enough to chill an entrepreneur's blood.

These businesses are booming despite the gloomy economy.

When you know your market, your product will sell itself.

Business plans may seem scary and daunting to entrepreneurs just starting out, but they needn't be. They are merely a guide or map to help you formulate your purpose and the desired outcomes.