IT Security Threats Plague SMBs
Despite a boost in IT spending, smaller firms continue to battle security breaches. Read story
Liz Webber
Small Firms Struggle with Regulations
A new report shows the unintended consequences of the regulatory environment. Read story
Entrepreneurs More Likely to be Dyslexic
New research finds that dyslexics are better at problem solving, communications and other business skills. Read story
Firstborns More Likely To Become Entrepreneurs
A new study shows that taking care of younger siblings may foster business skills. Read story
Small-Business CEOs Earning Less
A new survey finds top-level salaries at large corporations eclipse those at smaller firms. Read story
More Small Businesses Plan to Give Holiday Bonuses This Year
Owners expect a strong holiday season despite worries about the economy. Read story
Employees Feeling Underappreciated
Most workers prefer to receive thanks and appreciation in person, survey finds. Read story
Small Businesses Want More from Their Banks
Financial institutions don't provide enough support for their small business customers, a new study finds. Read story
The Hall of Fame Cultivator
Bert Roper, 83, has been an innovator in the citrus industry for more than six decades. Now, the Agriculture Hall of Famer is branching out to other entrepre... Read story
Is Facebook Really Worth $15 Billion?
Maybe not. Microsoft's $240 million investment in the wildly popular social networking site is turning heads, but some insiders describe the valuation as "ri... Read story
Survey: Most Employees Don't Care About Going Green
Environmentally friendly business practices rank near the bottom of what job seekers consider. Read story
Check E-mail and Surf the Web -- at 35,000 Feet
To the relief of business travelers, American Airlines, Virgin America, and other carriers have announced plans for in-flight Internet access. Read story
Business World Mourns The Body Shop's Anita Roddick
Roddick used her global chain of cosmetics stores to put social responsibility on the map. Read story
Teens Show Basic Proficiency, Room for Improvement in Economics
A new study grades high school students on their knowledge of market economy and other topics. Read story
Recipe for Success
As America's love affair with grilling grows stronger, more and more entrepreneurs are discovering that backyard barbecues mean big business. Read story
Small Businesses Responsible for Nearly All New Jobs
A new annual report sheds light on the impact entrepreneurs have on the overall economy. Read story
Battlefield Proves to Be Good Training Ground for Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Census Bureau recently issued its first-ever report on veteran business owners. Read story
Job Applicants Fear Impact of Online Behavior
A third of people under 30 say their blogs and social networking profiles could hurt their careers. Read story
Average Employee Wastes Two Hours of Every Workday
Twentysomethings slack off more than older workers, according to a new survey. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Businesses pull back on hiring plans; gas prices retreat after weeks of gains. Read story
The Chair Man of the Board
At 14, Sean Belnick took $500 and started selling office chairs online. Today, he's running a $24 million furniture company whose customers include Microsoft... Read story
A One-Stop Solution for Retirement Plans
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Technology Driving Solo Business Boom
The number of sole proprietors continues to rise nationwide, thanks to lower start-up costs. Read story
Most Venture Capitalists Avoiding Foreign Companies
Investors expect a higher return on investment with domestic deals, according to new research. Read story
Business Owners Rank Internet as Most Important Marketing Tool
A majority say they plan to spend as much or more this year on online advertising and other Web tools. Read story
Computer Use Expected to Top 2 Billion
Led by growth in China, the number of computers worldwide will skyrocket by 2015, according to a new report. Read story
Few States Promote Entrepreneurship Education in Schools
Only New York and California require that high school students take entrepreneurship classes before graduation. Read story
Working Moms and Dads Clash on Work-Life Balance
Half of moms say they split their time equally, compared to just 32 percent of dads, according to a new survey. Read story
