Hiring Down at Small Businesses
Oct. 4, 2005 --After six months of solid job growth, hiring by small businesses dropped off in September in the wake of Katrina and Rita, ... Read story
Angus Loten
Consumer Mood Shattered
As storms, gas prices and fewer jobs come to bear on consumer sentiment, small businesses stay upbeat. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Citing rising costs, more small-business owners are raising prices; trade gap continues to widen. Read story
Chain Stores Struggling After Storms
Retailers report weaker sales last month, one of many recent signs of slower growth ahead. Read story
Small Companies Get Sarbox Reprieve
By unanimous vote, the SEC extends the compliance deadline for small public businesses an extra year. Read story
