Check out the best stories of the week of Dec. 13 from Your Business, the Globe's home for entrepreneurs. Read our columnists, view archives of discussions, and connect through social media on the Your Business homepage.
Please don't squeeze the lingerie. Don't be afraid to give customers what they really crave - a tactile experience of your product, and your willingness to problem-solve
As boomer bureaucrats retire, savvy entrepreneurs rejoice. Small business is increasingly being called upon to fill the employment gap as government ranks shrink
Bar owners give toy store a try. This Vancouver couple - owners of indie toy store Dilly Dally - sell fun for a living
Air Canada tops list for business travel. Korean airlines, Denver airport also cited by magazine
How to become the person you want to be. Break down your dreams into achievable chunks, and use social networking to encourage you that nothing's impossible
King syndrome can dethrone your career. That's just one of several pieces of advice from noted entrepreneur and philanthropist John McCall MacBain
Young investors on the takeover trail. New breed of investment fund looks to snap up a flourishing small-to-medium business eager to sell
Student business changes with the seasons. University of Saskatchewan student Jeff Karr provides landscaping in the warmer months, and switches to snow removal in winter
Web security: In 15 minutes, and it's free. With three-quarters of mid-market companies lacking full time Web security staff, one tech firm creates a free tool to plug the holes
Forecasting the future of mobile Web. When crafting a mobile Web strategy for your business, planning for the future is key
Click here for more stories from Your Business.