Study: Smaller Workplaces Are Safer
Facilities operated by larger companies have up to five times the fatality rate of smaller companies. Read story
Angus Loten
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Small-business hiring slows while wages rise; retails sales and factory orders post gains. Read story
Businesses Urged to Prepare for Bird Flu
A new White House report says up to 40% of the nation’s workforce could be affected. Read story
Women Entrepreneurs Find Greater Success Raising Capital
A new report shows that more women business owners are obtaining credit and receiving loans than a decade ago. Read story
Carl Rupp: Self-Made in America
Carl Rupp lost it all when his drug addiction landed him in prison. Well, almost everything--he never lost his determination to be a successful entrepreneur.... Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Confidence slips among small-business owners; consumer mood improves. Read story
Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee
Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses. Read story
Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee
Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses. Read story
Head of Small Business Administration Resigns
After nearly five years at the helm and facing criticism over Hurricane Katrina recovery, Hector Barreto will be replaced by Steven Preston, an executive at ... Read story
Most Business Owners Unprepared for Natural Disasters
Even after Katrina, 84% say they are not concerned about hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes. Read story
Inc.com Nominated for Top Online Awards
The website has been selected as a finalist for the Webby and EPpy awards. Read story
Inc.com Blog Nominated for Webby Awards
The site's Fresh Inc. staff blog was selected as a finalist in the Best Business Blog and People's Voice categories. Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Consumer prices on the rise; higher energy costs drag down leading economic indicators. Read story
Bank of America Earmarks $10 Million for Entrepreneurs
The money will go to the Opportunity Finance Network, which helps small businesses in lower-income communities. Read story
Where the Jobs Are
Small employers are creating jobs at a breakneck pace. Here are the industries they're influencing, and the opportunities that lie within them. Read story
Cigna Expands Health Savings Accounts for Small Businesses
The insurance giant will now make such plans available to companies with as few as 51 employees. Read story
Bush Pushes for Tax Relief, Temporary-Worker Program
The president delivered a wide-ranging speech at the SBA's annual conference. Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Small-business optimism slides; retail sales and industrial production post gains. Read story
Immigration Dominates Conversation at SBA's Annual Expo
Speeches during the event's first day focused on the role of foreign-born workers at small businesses. Read story
SBA’s Role Sparks Debate on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers have both praised and attacked the Small Business Administration in recent weeks. Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Service sector posts surprising gains; retail and home sales dip slightly. Read story
SBA Makes Final Push on Katrina Loans
Businesses damaged by the storm have until April 10 to apply for federal disaster loans. Read story
National Small Business Week Events Scaled Back
With much focus still on Katrina recovery, the Small Business Administration’s annual expo will be truncated this year. Read story
Inc.com Nominated for Top Online Awards
The website has been selected as a finalist for the Webby and EPpy awards. Read story
Inc.com Blog Nominated for Webby Awards
The site's Fresh Inc. staff blog was selected as a finalist in the Best Business Blog and People's Voice categories. Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Consumer confidence hits four-year high; jobless claims fall. Read story
Inc. 500 Firm Denies Wrongdoing in Lawsuit
Gratis Internet faces charges of selling customer e-mail addresses to marketing agencies. Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Leading economic indicators suffer first decline in five months; producer prices make biggest drop in three years. Read story
Kentucky Bill Pits Big Business Against Small Business
A new bill would delay tax cuts for corporations and transfer the savings to smaller firms. Read story
Head of Lacoste Empire Dead at 74
Bernard Lacoste helped transform his family’s sportswear brand into a worldwide icon. Read story
Tom’s of Maine Sells for $100 million
Colgate-Palmolive will acquire a majority stake in the privately held company. Read story
Supreme Court Case Could Make it Harder to File for Patents in the Future
A seemingly provincial dispute between a clinical testing firm and a group of university researchers is said to have implications on the definition of intell... Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Business owners expect higher sales, boosting spending; consumer confidence holds steady. Read story
Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million
Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth. Read story
Small is Big in D.C.
Small employers are big news around the nation's capital these days. According to the Small Business Administration, businesses with fewer than 5... Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Rising labor costs cut into worker productivity; factory orders take a tumble. Read story
Health-Care Bill Stalls in Senate
A vote on association health plans has been pushed back until at least next week. Read story
Survey: Small Firms Still Rely on Word-of-Mouth
Internet advertising is growing, but business owners say customer recommendations remain most effective. Read story
Most Calif. Small Businesses No Longer Provide Health Care
A new study found that increased costs have forced a majority to abandon coverage. Read story
Gulf Coast Companies Receive Tax Break
Small businesses can now receive tax credits for hiring workers affected by Hurricane Katrina. Read story
