America's Best Young Entrepreneurs 2010

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September 29, 2010
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY America's Best Young Entrepreneurs 2010 For our sixth annual roundup, Businessweek.com readers nominated hundreds of entrepreneurs age 25 and under. Meet the 25 most impressive Slide Show: 2010 Finalists: America's Best Young Entrepreneurs

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz Most people in their teens or early 20s trying to start businesses today were not yet out of college when the Great Recession began in December 2007. The 25 finalists in our sixth annual search for America's best young entrepreneurs reflect the times: Most of their companies are lean and focused on getting profitable before expanding. Flip through our slide show for a look at profiles of each, then vote for the one you feel holds the most promise. Also be sure to catch more features in our report, including an effort at the University of Utah to nurture student startups, a primer on funding options for aspiring business owners, and a journal from a 25-year-old New Jersey native about launching her business in Beijing. Enjoy. --Nick Leiber SEND FEEDBACK  |  E-MAIL A FRIEND  |  GET RSS  |  NEWSLETTERS

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