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You Got Served—Virtually

Frustrated by the regularly failing e-mail system at G&C Equipment Corp. (No. 52 on the BE Industrial/Service companies list with $75 million in revenues), Gene Hale, president of the Gardena, California-based supplier of construction materials and equipment, decided to hire NetServe Systems Inc., a high-tech consulting firm that provides managed services solutions and remote monitoring service for small businesses.

  • Magazine
  • Money

Don’t Let Your Gift Cards Go to Waste

As the holidays approach, many well-meaning relatives will be doling out gift cards—often because they don’t know what else to buy. Technology and new Federal Reserve Board rules can make the cards more of a gift and less of a hassle. Many shoppers, like Abbrea Askew, have received their share of gift cards for stores they don’t frequent. The 31-year-old stay-at-home mom was looking for a way to get rid of the cards she didn’t need. Through a Google search, she learned about GiftCardRescue.com, an online marketplace for selling and buying gift cards. “It works out really well for me,” says the Atlanta resident. “I can stock up on the things I need instead of being stuck shopping at certain stores.”

  • Entrepreneurship

Don’t be Afraid–Twitter Won’t Bite

There’s a monster lurking in the shadows. The million-headed beast reveals itself from the midst of darkness, propositioning you to join its alliance. But the gushing saliva, malodorous breath, and scaly skin frighten you, prompting you to flee shrieking in fear.

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