Our tech guru ordered up an iMac and ran his firm on it for several months. His take: Apple is flashy, but still more trouble than it's worth for basic computing tasks.  What do you think?

Small companies are growing and attracting investors in a slowing economy. What do you think about these small-cap picks? Have any picks of your own?

More entrepreneurs are embracing a simple metric that measures referrals – and helps boost profits. How do you track client satisfaction? What do you think of NPS (the Net Promoter Score)?

Innovation First's toy bugs pack a mighty computing wallop of light sensors and infrared motion-control equipment.  What do you think of hexbugs?

Virginia recently affirmed a ban on uranium mining, dashing the hopes of enterprises hoping to tap one of the largest uranium deposits in the U.S. What do you think?

Travel website Kayak.com uses a do-it-yourself online database to help keep millions of users happy. What do you think of Kayak's approach to customer service?

ISHR Group in Atlanta needs a smarter growth strategy. How can Dearth find a great CFO? Can you recommend an effective marketing strategy for ISHR? Does the firm's website need an overhaul?

Mike Sinyard's company, Specialized, is a top bike brand. What do you think of Specialized and its products?

A small-business business owner for president? The Libertarians are ready for the job. Check out our profiles of several entrepreneurial candidates who will be in the running when the party picks its nominee later this month at its convention in Denver.  What do you think of their chances?

Rick Jarrett opens his ranch to visitors who pay him to labor there. Have you ever visited a ranch like Jarrett's? Did you like it?