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Ballot time: Business owners and entrepreneurs head to the polls amid a dense cloud of uncertainty and frustration, which could pose a threat to Obama. Washington Post.

From prisoner to employee: To find workers they can depend on, some small-business owners are hiring ex-cons. One plus: They can qualify for a tax credit of up to 40% of income taxes on the first $6,000 of wages paid to each former prisoner hired. Reuters.

Mobilized: New York's tech startups sprang into action to lend a hand during Sandy. Here are some notable examples. Mashable.com.

Vote of confidence: What election predictions, right or wrong, can teach small businesses about being smart with big data. Inc.com.

Life sucks: Vacuum cleaner innovator Sir James Dyson on how entrepreneurs can use initial failures to drive success. Entrepreneur.com.
