Alix Steel tracked down these small business owners to find out how they turned their passions into money makers and how they are surviving in this economic slowdown.

Small Business Success Stories

The Secrets to Making Small Business Work

They are lifeblood of capitalism - the small business founders and owners. They make the hires, risk the capital and reap the rewards. Being a small business leader has never been harder, from constant changes in tax laws to an ever changing technology dynamic; TheStreet.com brings you the lessons for the trenches. From the winners and those whose only goal is to do better tomorrow; these are America's greatest small business success stories.

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Small Business Success Stories