Two leading authors offer starkly different perspectives on the great American pastime: starting a business. What do you think counts most in business?

A medical-translation company figures out how to make online video pay – after a decade of trying different systems. Have you explored online video for your business? Tell us about it.

The Treasury says small companies will have a shot at Emergency Economic Stabilization Act fulfillment contracts, but history suggests big businesses will be the big winners. Have you tried for government contracts? Tell us about it.

Two movie pros review new HDTVs. What's your preferred set?

Starting in January, the new administration can expect to field many SOS calls from entrepreneurs. How is your small business doing – and what should the new administration do to help?

Seeing vulnerable incumbents, both parties are backing political outsiders for Congress. Check out these business owners' plans for getting the nation back on track – and tell us what you think of their ideas.

McCain and Obama agree we need health care reform, but neither of their plans is likely to pass Congress without drastic changes.  What reform do you think we need?

No insurance? No problem! A U.S. entrepreneur takes tourists down deep. What do you think of Stanley's venture?

With listings up but sales flat, eBay isn't yet showing any benefit from a blizzard of drastic changes made earlier this year to its e-commerce site. What do you think of eBay's changes?

How does your lean businesses outperform rivals with fatter payrolls? Share your success story here.