Known to many as the "professor of barbecue," Steven Raichlen has penned more than 20 books on the subject and has found a way to grill almost any kind of food imaginable, from pizza to pound cake. With summer BBQ season upon us, here are some of his top tips.

• Recipe for Success: The Business of BBQ
• Slideshow: The Ultimate Grill Guide

The owners of a 32-room hotel on Mohegan Island off the coast of Maine are putting it up for sale. Is the place really worth $4.3 million?

• How Much Is Your Business Worth?
• Slideshow: The Most Expensive Businesses in America

Alice.com, which launched recently, is the fourth Internet start-up from co-founders Brian Wiegand and Mark McGuire and, according to Wiegand, "our biggest swing of the bat." Can the partners, who sold their last business to Microsoft, disrupt the stolid consumer-products industry?

• Method: Running Through the Legs of Goliath
• Slideshow: How Two Friends Built a $100 Million Company

Restaurants are one of the most common types of small businesses, but also one of the most difficult to make successful. The competition is intense, and margins are thin. Here’s some advice from top restaurant owners, including star chef Tom Colicchio, on how to survive and thrive.

• Creating the New American Restaurant
• Slideshow: The Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now

Kevin Plank, founder of Under Armour, sounds off about motivating employees and improving employee morale during a recession. So what's the best way to keep your team focused?

• Should You Manage Your Company Like a Start-up?
• Slideshow: 8 Tips for Managing Staff Through Hard Times