For Women Consultants, Business is Booming
Average revenue for women-owned firms has jumped 45% in five years, according to a new study. Read story
Jasmine D. Adkins
'Big Dig' Closure Worries Boston Businesses
A fatal construction accident has led to an ongoing investigation -- and unprecedented traffic tie-ups. Read story
N.J. Businesses Prepare for Sudden Tax Increase
Some retailers fear customers will be scared off by a higher state sales tax. Read story
Employers Fear Shortage of Skilled Workers
Employee productivity, retention, and motivation are key concerns, according to a new study. Read story
Study: South Falls Short in Innovation, Education
A new report cites a lack of awareness about entrepreneurship in southern states. Read story
Study: Family Businesses Outperform Non-Family Firms
Companies started by families are more profitable and can have higher employee productivity. Read story
The Lifesaver
Elizabeth Holmes left college to bring her invention to market. She just might end up saving hundreds of thousands of lives. Read story
Study Ranks Congressional Support of Small Business
Members from Idaho and Oklahoma topped the list, while Massachusetts and Vermont finished last. Read story
Discover Releases Credit Card for Business Owners
Despite its relatively late entry, the company says the category is still underserved. Read story
Congress Establishes National Entrepreneurship Week
The first annual celebration will kick off in 2007. Read story
Federal Agencies Ordered to Buy from Small Businesses
A new Senate bill requires the government to consider smaller firms for purchases of all sizes, not just major contracts. Read story
Federal Agencies Ordered to Buy from Small Businesses
A new Senate bill requires the government to consider smaller firms for purchases of all sizes, not just major contracts. Read story
Study: Entrepreneurship Programs Continue to Expand
More than 1,600 colleges nationwide now offer courses on starting and growing businesses. Read story
New Curriculum Focuses on High-School Entrepreneurs
Teachers can now download lesson plans and activities to use in their classrooms. Read story
Teen Entrepreneurs Headed to China
The winners of a U.S. business-plan competition will now compete against nine other nations. Read story
Teen Entrepreneurs Headed to China
The winners of a U.S. business-plan competition will now compete against nine other nations. Read story
States Contributing More to Venture-Capital Funds
All but six states now offer programs to help companies in biotech, software, and other industries, according to a new study. Read story
CEOs Cite Joint Ventures as Key to Growth
But private companies also see risk associated with mergers and acquisitions, according to a new survey. Read story
