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Angel Investing 2009
In a tough economy, angel investors are more cautious than ever. But it's still possible to find funding. Here's how Read story
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The secret to closing second-round deals Read story
Get Your Wings
Never dealt with an angel? Here's what you need to know Read story
Want to Learn More?
Our list is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out these organizations for even more leads -- and advice on how to close deals Read story
Wingmen (and -Women)
Inc.'s 2009 guide to the nation's leading angel-investor networks Read story
Passions: Kevin Martin, Pair Networks
"To play pinball is to triumph over the machine. It's physical and real." Read story
The Gift That Stops Giving
Dealing with an empty bonus pool. Read story
Swiped Out
Credit cards are getting harder to find and more expensive to use. Read story
Website Tracks Workers' Injuries
An AFL-CIO affiliate has posted data on 60,000 companies online. Read story
The Outsider
Want to learn the truth about your business? Hire a blogger. Read story
In Memoriam (2006)
We remember the great entrepreneurs who died this year, from the founders of K2 skis and Lands' End, to the woman who invented tortilla chips and Richard Bra... Read story
Sumner and His Discontent
Did the 83-year-old tycoon cross the line by firing Tom Cruise with so much fanfare? Or did he demonstrate strong leadership? Read story
New Leadership at OSHA
Will the Sago mine tragedy affect attitudes toward workplace safety? Read story
Pawnshops Pick a Fight With EBay
An old-school industry lobbies for regulation of online auction companies. Read story
Workplace Gun Bill Advances in Florida Legislature
A revised version of the bill that would allow employees to keep firearms in their cars passed its first significant hurdle. Read story
West Virginia Raises Minimum Wage
More than 20 states have taken up similar bills, drawing ire among some small-business owners. Read story
That 25-year-old? He's a Dependent
Why you may soon be adding a bunch of 25-year-olds to your insurance plan. Read story
That 25-year-old? He's a Dependent
Why you may soon be adding a bunch of 25-year-olds to your insurance plan. Read story
Debate Rages Over Guns at Work
A new bill that would forbid employers from banning guns is drawing fire. Read story
Laptop Allowances for Workers
How to turn depreciating company property into the next great perk. Read story
New Website Tracks Worker Injuries
An AFL-CIO affiliate has posted data on 60,000 companies online. Read story
Super Bowl Hangover
Come kickoff time on Super Bowl Sunday, more than 100 million Americans will be tuned in to the festivities in Detroit. The following morning, however, us... Read story
Companies Embracing Holiday Cheer
Dec. 12, 2005 --Swept up in the holiday spirit, or perhaps too much eggnog, small-business owners are saying thanks to their employees by ... Read story
Gift Guide: For the Home
From flower buds to the taste buds--here are some great gifts to use around the house. Read story
Gift Guide: For the Office
Help someone add life to their cubicle or spice up their executive model desk with these attractive possibilities. Read story
Gift Guide: For the Road
Whether travelling to work, school or Bermuda, these portables will please any lucky recipient. Read story
Gift Guide: For the Home
From flower buds to the taste buds--here are some great gifts to use around the house. Read story
Gift Guide: For the Office
Help someone add life to their cubicle or spice up their executive model desk with these attractive possibilities. Read story
Gift Guide: For the Road
Whether travelling to work, school or Bermuda, these portables will please any lucky recipient. Read story
Small Retailers Ramp Up for Big Holiday Push
Nov. 23, 2005 --As Black Friday approaches, marking the unofficial start of the Read story
Independent Gas Stations Feeling Pain at the Pump, Too
Nov. 11, 2005 --Consumer angst over gas prices reached a boil on Nov. 9, as the nation's top oil executives took to Capitol Hill, to answe... Read story
Outsourcing Deals Rise, But They Get Cheaper
Oct. 18, 2005 --The value of outsourcing contracts is coming down. In a combination of increased competition and a large number of ... Read story
Entrepreneurs Rank High in Work-Life Balance Survey
Sept. 2, 2005 --Despite the long hours, entrepreneurs have found a happy balance between work life and personal time according to a recent... Read story
Employers Seek Alternatives for Benefits
Sept. 1, 2005 --The high cost of health insurance is the number one concern among small business owners, according to a study released in ... Read story
Google As Bellwether
The meteoric rise of Google's stock after its IPO in August 2004 was such an anomaly that it offered little in terms of lessons to other private tech firm... Read story
Texas Senator Calls for Small Business Reforms
August 18, 2005 --Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) called for a number of reforms to aid small business owners, including health care r... Read story
The New Thing: One-Second Ads
Apart from the Super Bowl, that magical day on every advertiser's calendar when people actually look forward to watching commercials, Madison Avenue is us... Read story
Tough Timing for Proposed Return of SBA's VC Program
August 9, 2005 --After freezing the Small Business Association's venture capital program in December due to poor performance, Congress is ... Read story
Venture Investing Hits Short-Term Bumps
Aug. 2, 2005 --Despite fluctuations in the performance of short term venture capital, venture investing totals continued to grow in the se... Read story
