Benefits of Flex Hours Lost
A survey finds few employers recognize the advantages of offering flexible schedules. Read story
Alexandra Zendrian
Retail Sales Fall
Furniture, electronics and appliance stores saw weaker consumer spending last month. Read story
A Boost for Inner-City Business
An SBA initiative seeks to connect big city small-business owners with lenders. Read story
Older Workers, New Careers
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Job Outlook Weakens
Hiring plans have dropped to a four-year low, a global survey finds. Read story
Global Job Outlook Fades
An international survey finds employers are cutting back on hiring in the months ahead. Read story
U.S. Leading Global Patents
Patent applications hit a record high last year, an international IP group reports. Read story
Airborne Settles Lawsuit
The Inc. 500 firm will reimburse consumers who bought its pills to prevent colds. Read story
Reg-Flex Act Paying Off
Small businesses saved billions in compliance costs last year, a federal watchdog says. Read story
Employees Prefer Office Work
A survey finds many staffers don't like working without a boss. Read story
Surviving a Recession
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Veterans Corporation Investigated
Senate lawmakers are looking into a funding shortfall that's forcing a St. Louis business center to close. Read story
Demand for Accountants Easing
Employment in business services is expected to grow at a slower pace in the months ahead. Read story
CEO Turnover Growing
The number of chief executives leaving their posts is heading for a three-year high. Read story
States Calling All Angels
A report shows state efforts to boost local angel investing are on the rise nationwide. Read story
Questionable Rules Named
The SBA Office of Advocacy has proposed ten small-business regulations for review under the Reg-Flex Act. Read story
Diversity Unclear at Smaller Firms
Human resource managers say diversity efforts need to go beyond gender and race. Read story
Time for Launch?
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Too Many Top Priorities?
Senior executives and CEOs don’t always see eye-to-eye on business goals, a survey finds. Read story
How to Land a Cool Internship
Finding a good internship has become almost as difficult and time-consuming as looking for a full-time job. So where do you begin? Read story
Chamber Awards Small Firms
Entrepreneurs recognized for outstanding financial performance, customer services and planning. Read story
Survey: U.S. Bosses Tops
A recent global survey finds American workers get along best with their employers. Read story
Study: Patents Failing Small Business
Under the current system, many patents fail to meet set standards, a small-business group says. Read story
Getting Out the Small-Business Vote
A new partnership seeks to highlight small-business issues in the upcoming federal elections. Read story
Building a Better Web Site
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Veteran Small-Business Bill Enacted
New federal legislation helps deployed reservists keep their businesses afloat, among other provisions. Read story
SBA Partners with Minority Business Group
The two groups hope to expand the nation's five million minority-owned small businesses. Read story
Recruiters Facing IT Shortage
For many businesses, good technology workers are getting harder to find, a survey finds. Read story
Sharing is Caring
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Site Updates Small-Business Services
Business.gov has unveiled new search features to offer better access to government data. Read story
New Tool for Grading Employers
Not happy with your boss? An application let's workers post anonymous grades and comments. Read story
Wellness Programs Paying Off
A study shows employer health-care costs can be cut in half by promoting fitness and medical screenings. Read story
Love Among the Cubicles
With Americans logging more hours at work, the office has become the new singles scene -- and a growing number of bosses are simply looking the other way. Read story
Worker Leave Rules to be Updated
The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to release updated regulations related to the Family and Medical Leave Act as early as next week. The prop... Read story
Tuesdays Tops With Employers
A new survey finds employees get the most done on the second day of the week. Read story
Silver State Helicopters Files for Bankruptcy
A former Inc. 500 company that posted $40.7 million in revenue in 2005 falls victim to the credit crunch, officials say. Read story
Politics Still a Workplace Taboo
The primaries may be a hot topic these days, but not around the water cooler, a survey finds. Read story
Better Business Trips by Land or Sea
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Better Business Trips by Land or Sea
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Small Firms Oppose Leave, Wage Hikes
New York employers are urging state lawmakers to reject plans to extend family leave and boost the minimum wage. Read story