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It’s May and lots of strange and risky weather is in the air. It’s risk time here at the Business Channel and 13 of us met our editor’s challenge to do something different, because taking calculated risks is the foundation of most success—in or out of business.

For those of you who missed what’s new, here’s a list of risks by us and tips for you from around the channel.

1. At taxgirl, Kelly offers her best tax advice – to make decisions regardless of the tax consequences.
2. Mary Emma offers a peek into what it’s like to make the leap into entrepreneurship by developing your home business at Home Biz Notes, while Yvonne offers tips for taking chances in your home business.
3. Are you willing to take candy from strangers? Our newest blogger, Jennifer at Everyday Networker, thinks that it’s okay despite the risk. Find out under what circumstances it makes sense.
4. At Brandcurve, Susan explores the challenges and rewards involved in taking chances with your brand. Are you game?
5. Personal investment is all about taking risks. Should you avoid investing in a shaky market? Miranda has the answer at Yielding Wealth.
6. Politicians take risks every day – whether it’s Hillary downing a shot with a beer chaser (really!) or Obama trying out his bowling chops, it’s about getting noticed. At One Vote Matters, Thursday reminds us what’s really at risk during election season.
7. Leadership Turn invites you to be part of a new leadership reality show on the web. Miki is looking for help producing So you think you can lead… lots of fun opportunities for involvement and good stuff for the volunteers. Why not take a chance yourself?
8. Speaking of, what’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? What about being the standout in your niche because everyone else says it can’t be done? At Doing Biz Abroad, Chris discusses why choosing to practice law in Philadelphia was outside of the norm.
9. Kristen at Biz Chicks Rule also discusses taking career risks. Do you like what you do? Shouldn’t you?
10. Rachel discusses taking chances in another niche – digital marketing – at Behind the Buzz – have you tried Penguin yet?
11. At Talk Stock Trading, Tisa ventures out of stocks to commodities to find out who is to blame for the “Gas Face” – you can cast your vote here.
12. At Digital Money World, Moneypenny wonders what to do when your choices are limited by circumstances that feel out of your control.
13. And not just a post – but an overhaul – Buzz Networker has a new writer, a new feel and a completely different look. Colleen is anxious to know if the risk pays off.

Join the fun and tell us what risks you’ll take this Spring.

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