This Week's Economic Roundup
Online sales growth eclipses brick-and-mortar stores; gas prices jump for the third straight week. Read story
Angus Loten
Safeguarding Against the Everyday Disaster
Hurricanes and other natural disasters command the headlines. But it's everyday calamities, like computer viruses, that can really wipe out a company. Read story
Despite House Vote, More Delays Expected on Minimum Wage and Tax Cuts
Both measures are included in the latest Iraq spending bill, which President Bush says he will veto again. Read story
In Wake of Customer-Service Debacle, JetBlue Founder Steps Aside
David Neeleman and the airline he built suffered a public-relations disaster following massive delays and cancellations in February. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Rising labor and energy costs make business owners skittish; gas prices continue to surge. Read story
Imagine Your Best Employees Vanishing Overnight. For Beekeepers, It's Reality
Nearly a quarter of the nation's bees have died from a mysterious disorder in just the past few months. Read story
Small Businesses Cry Foul Over Proposed Driving Restrictions
New York plans to charge heavy tolls for cars to enter certain neighborhoods, in an attempt to curb traffic and pollution. Read story
Business Groups Protest Iraq Bill
The groups want Congress to consider a minimum-wage increase and tax cuts as separate legislation. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Gas prices jump to $3 per gallon; more than half of business owners concerned about economy. Read story
Bush's Iraq Veto Puts Minimum-Wage Increase, Tax Cuts on Hold
Both measures, expected to impact small businesses, were attached to a bill that set dates for troop withdrawal. Read story
Immigrants, Supporters Protest Workplace Raids and Deportations
Companies are growing more concerned about being held responsible for their employees' legal status. Read story
Small-Business Tax Cuts Tied to Iraq Funding Bill
President Bush promises to veto the legislation, which sets a timetable for troop withdrawal. Read story
Gas Price Hikes Rippling through the Economy
As prices spike, truckers and gas station owners, among others, get caught in the crossfire. Read story
Business Owners Expecting $16 Billion Mother's Day Present
With Mother's Day spending at an all-time high, savvy retailers are expanding their online offerings. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners and consumers less optimistic about economy; gas prices dip after 11 weeks of increases. Read story
SBA Honors Nation's Top Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Administration handed out dozens of awards during its annual gala in Washington this week. Read story
Stress and Long Hours Prompt Employees to Lie, Cheat, and Steal
A new survey finds a connection between work-life balance and workplace ethics. Read story
House Passes Revamped Disaster-Loan Bill
As this year's hurricane season approaches, lawmakers seek to fix post-Katrina problems. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Weaker economic growth expected in the months ahead; consumers keep shopping. Read story
New Software Helps Make Your Printers and Copiers Fuel Efficient
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Business Owners Across Northeast Still Reeling from Floods
Strong winds and record-high rainfall have shuttered businesses in New York, New Jersey, and across New England. Read story
Gas Price Hikes Rippling through the Economy
As prices spike, truckers and gas station owners, among others, get caught in the crossfire. Read story
The Nightmare of Too Little Sleep
Blame the BlackBerry, blame the boss, blame the kids. A look at how busy professionals cope. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Small-business owners less confident in economy; gas prices continue to rise. Read story
What Would Donald Trump Do?
A majority of business owners admit they're scared to fire employees -- even incompetent ones. How to find the courage to say, "You're fired." Read story
Employee Web Use Poses Risks to Company Networks
The use of social-networking sites at work has made companies more vulnerable to viruses and other threats. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Small-business owners less optimistic; employers continue to spend more on payroll. Read story
As Inflation Concerns Grow, Business Owners Forced to Pay Employees More
Employee salaries at small businesses have increased for 19 consecutive months, according to a new report. Read story
IPOs Back on the Rise
More venture-backed companies are turning to the stock market, as opposed to mergers and acquisitions. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners worried about market uncertainties; jobless claims fall for the third consecutive week. Read story
Want to Host Your Own Golf Tournament? Just Point and Click
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
For Small Businesses, an Annual Nightmare
Three out of four business owners say tax season cuts into their day-to-day operations, according to a new study. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Sagging indicators prompt fears of economic slowdown; housing market remains uncertain. Read story
Iraq Opens New Small-Business Center
U.S. and Iraqi officials say a stronger entrepreneurial community could help bring stability to the war-torn nation. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners nervous about labor costs and lower earnings; retail sales flatten out. Read story
Report: Employers Take Advantage of Immigrant Workers
The federal government also fails to enforce workers' rights, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Read story
Women in Poorer Nations Twice as Likely to Become Entrepreneurs
About a third of the world's entrepreneurial activity is driven by women, according to a new report. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Small-business job recruiting slower than expected; labor costs surge despite drop in productivity. Read story
Staging a Turnaround?
As head of the Small Business Administration, Steven Preston inherited a beleaguered federal agency. In an interview with Inc.com, he shares his plan to bett... Read story
Business Groups Decry Pro-Union Bill
A new House bill seeks to make the process easier for employees to unionize. Read story