IT Employment Booming
With the overall job market declining, employers hired IT staff at a record pace last month. Read story
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Small-Business Optimism Improves
More owners expect the economy to pick up in the months ahead, a survey finds. Read story
Employees Fret Over Savings
Rising prices are prompting more Americans to cut spending, a survey finds. Read story
Small-Business Outlook Improves
Hard times at larger corporations are boosting business for small firms, a survey finds. Read story
Small-Business Job Growth Eases
Smaller employers last month created new jobs at roughly half of July's pace, ADP reports. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business employment growth slows; chain store sales steady. Read story
Would You Hire Sarah Palin?
Since being named to the Republican ticket, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been dogged by media reports of alleged ethics violations, potential inexperience, he... Read story
Consumers Spending Less
After getting a boost from tax rebate checks, Americans had less cash in their pockets last month, the government reports. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business outlook continues to improve; jobless claims inch down. Read story
Small Business Mood Improves
Despite a more positive outlook, owners continue to worry about cash flow, a survey finds. Read story
Smaller Firms Vulnerable to Fraud
Check tampering and other schemes snatch $200,000 from small-business coffers every year, experts say. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business optimism continues to fade; retail sales down. Read story
Small-Business Mood Fades
Weaker earnings and spending plans kept optimism at recession levels in July, a survey finds. Read story
Study: Business IT Spending to Grow
Small businesses are expected to spend $280 billion on information and communications technology by 2012. Read story
Retailers Rethinking Data Security
The biggest data breach in history has small-business owners scrambling to safeguard customer credit-card info. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business payrolls rebound in July; personal income and savings decline. Read story
Feds Bust Retail Hacking Ring
More than 41 million credit and debit card numbers were lifted from OfficeMax, Barnes & Nobles and other retailers, officials say. Read story
Income Growth Eases in June
Higher prices are driving up spending, as disposable income and personal savings continue to decline. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business and consumer outlook improves; private-sector payrolls rebound. Read story
Consumer Outlook Improves
Following sharp declines, confidence in the U.S. economy inched up in July, the Conference Board reports. Read story
Small-Business Optimism Up
Fewer owners are reporting cash-flow problems this month, a survey shows. Read story
The Economy This Week
Leading indicators fall on rising jobless claims; gas prices ease for second week. Read story
'Spam King' Gets Four Years
The head of a marketing firm that sent millions of spam e-mails is convicted of mail fraud. Read story
Investors: IPO Slump to Continue
A survey finds venture capitalists are holding onto start-ups longer before taking them public. Read story
Credit-Card Fee Bill Advances
New legislation requires Visa and MasterCard to negotiate fees charged to retailers. Read story
Iowa Cracks Down on 'Contractors'
A taskforce will target employers who misclassify workers to avoid paying taxes and benefits. Read story
The IncBizNet Movement
How has social media changed the way private companies operate? For one thing, it's becoming a lot easier to interact with your peers, both online and off... Read story
Report: SBA Program Mismanaged
Companies are bilking the feds out of millions in contracts meant for small businesses in poor neighborhoods, investigators say. Read story
The Economy This Week
Inflation fears continue to spread; tax rebate checks fail to boost retail sales. Read story
Inflation Fears Spreading
With small firms already fretting about higher costs, consumer prices surge by a 26-year high. Read story
June Retail Sales Weak
Consumers are using extra cash from tax rebate checks to offset higher gas and food prices, retailers say. Read story
Small-Business Funding Boost
The Senate approves an extra $107 million for federal small business programs. Read story
The Economy This Week
Inflation fears rising among small-business owners; fewer companies going public. Read story
IPOs Hit 30-Year Low
As fewer venture-backed firms go public, market watchers warn of a growing crisis for startups. Read story
DOI Contracts Miscoded
Investigators find $5.7 million in small-business contracts went to Home Depot, Dell and other corporate giants. Read story
Inflation Fears Grip Small Business
Higher selling prices aren't enough to offset rising costs, owners say. Read story
Small-Business Wages Dip
More employers are hiring contractors to cut costs, a survey finds. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business optimism hits record low; gas prices continue to creep up. Read story
Small Business Payrolls Rebound
Private-sector job growth in July was led by firms with fewer than 50 employees, ADP reports. Read story
Online Job Ads Flat
Employment declines are expected to continue through summer, the Conference Board says. Read story
