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  <title>Connecticut Post: 9% increase. More Connecticut residents are starting businesses. But why?</title>
  <pubDate>October 16, 2026</pubDate>
  <description>Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, explains why current economic conditions, combined with technological advancements provide individuals with significant opportunities to generate additional income while keeping existing jobs.</description>
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