What Should You Do About Health Care Reform? You Have 3 Choices
On January 1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act will require businesses with 50 or more full-time employees to offer health insurance. What if you have fewer tha... Read story
UNDER THE WIRE 
Why I Nominate a Southwest SVP to Head the SBA
The Small Business Administration needs a leader who can run a large organization that provides the highest level of customer service. Read story
How to Fix the Unemployment Rate
The calculation underlying the U.S. unemployment rate is broken. It needs to be corrected. Soon. Read story
The Simplistic Brilliance of 'Pawn Stars'
Why do I find a TV show about a Las Vegas pawn brokerage so interesting? Rick Harrison, the store's owner and show's hero, is all the inspiration I need. Read story
9 Great Things About the Looming Sequester
What's all the fuss about? Many business owners I know are cheering about federal spending cuts that are scheduled to go into effect Friday. Read story
Why the U.S. Needs a National Sales Tax (Instead of a State-by-State System)
I'm not a fan of federal government. But let's ease the administrative burden of filing in 50 different states, and end the debate over how to tax online sales. Read story
3 Things Obama Missed During the State of the Union
Last night, President Obama spoke about the economy and creating jobs, and the government's role in both. But I wish he'd said something else. Read story
4 Reasons to Never Trust the Stock Market
Share prices on Wall Street have been strong, which is a good thing for any growing business. Still, you better watch out. Read story
Why Immigration Reform Is Good for Small Business
An overhaul of U.S. immigration laws will benefit all entrepreneurs--not just foreign-born American-trained engineers looking to start companies. View slideshow
For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty
When it comes to the economy, you know what the government will be doing over the next two years: not very much. Read story
Like Obama, You Need to Be Prepared for a Cash Crunch
At some point in your business life, you'll need cash. Unlike the U.S. government (at least for now), you can't just borrow more. Or issue a trillion dollar ... Read story
With All Due Respect, Sir: You Need a Younger, Hungrier Heir
If you get fat and happy and let things go--like Downton Abbey's Lord Grantham--you're no more than 90 days away from ruin. Read story
What the Fiscal Cliff Resolution Is Good for
The fiscal cliff resolution may or may not help small businesses. But it has at least one very, very good (perhaps unintended) consequence. Read story
7 Holiday Dos And Don'ts For Every Entrepreneur
I've survived 22 holiday seasons as a business owner--and learned a thing or two about what not to do this time of year. Read story
7 Signs of the Silicon Valley Apocalypse
Forget the Mayans. Ignore the Christians. There are signs of an apocalypse. It's coming to Silicon Valley, home of so many entrepreneurs, VCs, and tech firms. Read story
Let's Jump Over the Cliff (in a Year)
All I ask is this: extend the debt ceiling, and then give us just one more year to prepare. Read story
The Secret To Europe's Economic Problems
Europeans don't work hard enough. Not all Europeans, just most of them. The excessive vacation system is to blame. Read story
3 Ways Smart Business People Will Profit Under Obama
Business advice for the next four years from a small business owner who voted for Romney. Read story
Why I Voted for Romney
As a businessman and an employer, I'm just more comfortable with Mitt Romney in office. Read story
Still Undecided? 9 Reasons This Small Business Owner Should Be the Next President
I realize you're about to go vote for this country's next President, but let me offer a better alternative. Read story
Why Sandy Could Be Good For Small Business
Assuming you avoid tragedy, a major storm can help many small businesses--even mine. Read story
The Price of Tea In China Does Matter for Small Business
Here's how U.S. relations with China, tensions in the Middle East, and economic problems in Europe impact even a little pizza shop in Pennsylvania. Read story
JJ Ramberg: Her Business Is Your Business
As host of Your Business , Ramberg has talked to countless business owners over the course of the 282 episodes she's taped. And she's a small busine... Read story
Many Small Businesses Still Support Obama. Here's Why
President Obama is holding his own among small business voters and, depending on which report you read, even beating Governor Romney. Let me explain. Read story
Be Like Mitt Romney: Admit When You're Wrong
Running a successful small business means being trustworthy and admitting your mistakes, like Mitt Romney did last week. (Yes, I'm talking about what he said... Read story
It's Ridiculous How Good You Have It
Sure--like all entrepreneurs--you've got challenges. But I'm sure you'd rather be running a business in 2012 than in 1906. Read story
Can It Be? An Entrepreneur Bubble?
Today, instead of owning a hot stock or tulip bulb, the thing to do is become an entrepreneur. But what happens when reality sinks in? Read story
Leadership Lessons: A Defense of the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts is embroiled in allegations that it covered up thousands of child molestation complaints. What a shame; the organization taught me to be a lea... Read story
Who Really Knows Better: Obama or Romney?
Regardless of which man wins in November, the American economy will churn away. Just be prepared for either outcome. Read story
Should You Implement Obama's Health Care Reform? Not Yet
Stay current on 'Obamacare' as it pertains to your business. But wait until November to make any moves. Here's why. Read story
This Election Year Is Not About Small Business
In an open letter to Governor Romney and President Obama, entrepreneur Gene Marks argues that what's most important this election season is his son. And his ... Read story
Are Europe's Problems Your Problems?
Sure, Europe is important. But I don't think the region's economic issues are going to significantly impact small business owners in the states. Here's why. Read story
Thank You, Mitt Romney, for Choosing Paul Ryan
Neither Romney-Ryan or Obama-Biden have all the answers. But now we have two presidential tickets addressing the most important issue to small business owner... Read story
Confessions of an Outsourceaholic
Yes, I have employees. But I'm addicted to contract workers. And I see no cure. Here's why you can embrace your cravings to outsource too. Read story
6 Business Lessons From the London Olympics
Beckham, pounds, crisps, carry on : The British have taught me a few things this week at the Olympics. I'm bringing these lessons back to my small bu... Read story
Obama's Right: I Got Help Building My Business
The president recently ticked off business owners when he credited "somebody else" for our success. But I agree with him. Read story
7 Silly Myths About the Economy, Jobs, Taxes & Small Business
Small businesses are an important part of this year's election. So let's get a few things straight about us now. Read story
Why I'm Dreading the Olympics
I know I should have processes in place to operate my business without me around. But I don't. Here's how I run my business--even from "vacation." Read story
11 Ways to Profit From Health Care Reform
You may or may not support President Obama or health care reform. Save it for November. Today, consider the business opportunities the legislation offers you. Read story
Let's Stop Complaining About 'Uncertainty'
Why are smart, risk-taking small business people suddenly blaming all their problems on uncertainty? Uncertainty has always been a big part of running a busi... Read story
- 1
- 2
