Ryan J. McCarthy


The Next Generation

Jacquelyn Tran learned the ropes of the fragrance industry from her parents' brick-and-mortar business. Then she built her own -- online.  Read story

Controversial Health-Care Bill Dies in Senate

Democrats blocked legislation that would have allowed association health plans.  Read story

JPMorgan Chase Acquires Small-Business Accounts

The new $15 billion deal will send 100,000 Bank of New York customers to Chase.  Read story

Women Entrepreneurs Cite Health Care, Energy as Top Concerns

A majority are also worried about tax reform and the federal deficit, according to a new survey.  Read story

NFL Players Learn the Art of the Deal

Inc.com tagged along with stars of the gridiron as they headed to classes at Wharton.  Read story

Clinton Issues Challenge to Entrepreneurs at Inc. 500

The former president urged attendees of the Savannah conference to become more socially responsible.  Read story

Venture Capitalists Flock to Green Technology

Companies producing environmentally friendly technologies are attracting more and more investment, according to a new report.  Read story

Companies Look to London for IPOs

A record number of small and midsize U.S. businesses are choosing to go public in the U.K.  Read story

Health-Care Bill Passes Senate Committee

The bill allowing association health plans for small businesses now moves to the Senate floor for a vote.  Read story

Senate Takes Up AHPs -- Again

After a series of delays, a vote on association health plans is expected on Wednesday.  Read story

Arkansas Program To Target Uninsured Workers

The new Arkansas Safety Net Benefit Program seeks to help small-business employees without health coverage.  Read story

Association Health Plans Gain Traction in Senate

A Senate committee will consider a bill that could make insurance more affordable for small businesses.  Read story

NFL Players Head Back to School

Some of the game’s big names are sharpening their business acumen at Harvard and Wharton this off-season.  Read story

New Bill Would Double Write-Off Limit

Under the proposed changes, small businesses would be able to write off up to $200,000 for capital investments.  Read story

New Bill Would Double Write-Off Limit

Under the proposed changes, small businesses would be able to write off up to $200,000 for capital investments.  Read story

California Companies Await Building Boom

Small construction firms are eager to get a piece of the state’s proposed $222.6 billion public-works project.  Read story

Local Economies Land $195 Million in Grants

The Department of Labor awarded the grants to 13 regions across the nation, which will use the money to stimulate innovation and education in the tech sector.  Read story

Local Economies Land $195 Million in Grants

The Department of Labor awarded the grants to 13 regions across the nation, which will use the money to stimulate innovation and education in the tech sector.  Read story