When Politics and Trade Collide
Free trade, and the impact it has on U.S. workers, has become a hot-button issue on the presidential campaign trail. Neal Asbury, the Small Business Administ... Read story
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Small-Business Mood Declines
A growing number of business owners feel the economy is getting worse, a survey finds. Read story
The Sweetest Success
Even in lean economic times, the American appetite for cookies, cake, ice cream, and other tasty treats continues to grow. Savvy entrepreneurs are doing ever... Read story
Commerce Official Tapped for SBA
President Bush appoints a former corporate consultant to lead the federal small-business agency. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business owners cut spending; existing home sales improve. Read story
Business Owners Curb Spending
The slower economy has small employers watching their pocketbooks. Read story
Smartphone Spending Up
Nearly a third of U.S. small-business owners use a Blackberry or other mobile device to check e-mail. Read story
The Economy This Week
Leading indicators improve; energy costs continue to boost producer wholesale prices. Read story
Domain Name Scam Busted
A Canadian firm is accused of charging millions in fake registration fees. Read story
Bankruptcies Rising Among Seniors
A lack of financial planning is putting more retirees at risk, research shows. Read story
Health Costs Hitting Smallest Firms
Micro-business workers are paying a growing share of their insurance premiums, a survey finds. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business optimism drops to recession levels; retail sales get a boost. Read story
A Faster, Cheaper iPhone
Apple's widely anticipated unveiling of a new-and-improved iPhone today gives small accessory an... Read story
As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Employees Look to the Boss for Help
With prices at the pump now topping $4 a gallon, more companies are unveiling programs to help ease the daily commute. Read story
The Accidental Millionaires
Some of the best business ideas happen almost by accident. From the inventors of the Slinky to the couple behind the software that powers much of the blogosp... Read story
Apple's New iPhone: Let the Frenzy Begin
The tech world is buzzing about the next generation iPhone. For the companies that make accessories and software, the much-anticipated sequel could be a bill... Read story
The Economy This Week
The outlook of small-business owners declines; housing prices continue to fall. Read story
Small-Business Outlook Declines
Owners continue to struggle with lower revenue and higher costs, a survey finds. Read story
The Economy This Week
Higher costs force small firms to raise prices; retail sales get a seasonal boost. Read story
Lender Oversight Slammed
A federal watchdog says the government isn't doing enough to monitor small-business lenders. Read story
Tech Adoption Lag Declining
Nations with fast-growing economies are quicker to embrace new technology, Harvard researchers say. Read story
Small Firms Raising Prices
More owners cite inflation as their biggest concern, a recent survey shows. Read story
Credit Tighter for Small Firms
More banks are raising lending standards for small businesses, the Federal Reserve reports. Read story
Cashing In on the Housing Crisis
The real estate section of your local newspaper may read more like the obituary page these days. But some savvy entrepreneurs have managed to build booming b... Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business owners continue to scale back spending; gas prices hit another record high. Read story
Small Firms Bolster Job Market
Amid payroll cuts at large corporations, small businesses created 42,000 new jobs last month, ADP reports. Read story
Gas Prices Hitting Small Firms
Many business owners are passing along higher costs to customers, a survey shows. Read story
Feds Defend Trade Pacts
American small businesses can help boost the economy by expanding into foreign markets, officials say. Read story
Health-Care Reform Urged
Small-business owners need a more competitive system based on value for money, health industry insiders say. Read story
SBA Chief Tapped for Housing Agency
Steven Preston's track record as a problem solver is cited in his nomination. Read story
Arms Dealer Probed
Lawmakers want to know how a wealthy munitions firm won $300 million in federal contracts as a small disadvantaged business. Read story
Health Insurance Pools Revived
A Senate bill would allow small businesses to share rising health-care costs. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small-business outlook hits 28-year low; retailers struggle with early Easter. Read story
Small-Business Outlook Collapses
Confidence among owners dropped to a 28-year low in March, prompting cutbacks in hiring and spending. Read story
New York's Anti-Traffic Plan Fails
Local small-business groups called the move to ease gridlock by taxing drivers a cure worse than the disease. Read story
The Economy This Week
Small businesses struggling with cash flow; gas prices continue to hit record highs. Read story
The Google Gold Rush
For many technology start-ups, getting swooped up by the world's biggest search company has become the ultimate goal. In fact, a growing number of small vent... Read story
The Economy This Week
Consumer economic outlook fades; new home sales hit 13-year low. Read story
The Hate-Bush Economy
Peddling everything from T-shirts to dog biscuits, entrepreneurs have made millions poking fun at the least popular president in modern history. Now that Geo... Read story
The Economy This Week
Leading indicators continue a five-month slide; gas prices hit record highs. Read story