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D.C. Ranks As Most Hostile Place for Small Business
The nation's capital is a harsh place for entrepreneurs. Want somewhere friendlier? Try South Dakota.
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Elevator Pitch: Keen Guides
Keen Guides makes iPhone travel apps for the hearing impaired. Can it get $1.2 million to cover more cities?
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7 Tips for Lobbying Politicians
Many small business owners fear lobbying because they think it takes too much time or politicians won't listen. But right after elections is the best opportunity to be heard.
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How to Work With Government Contract Consultants
In tough economic times, competition for government contracts heats up. Here's how working with a consultant can give you an advantage to land a huge deal.
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How to Set Up an Office in Washington, D.C.
Dream on: You won't get a view of the Washington Monument, but look for alternative space or incentives and you might just find a bargain in the saturated capital.
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The Inc. Ticker
A roundup of entrepreneurs making headlines this month, including Zappos's Tony Hsieh, Aretha Franklin, and Josh Freese of Devo Read more
Talent Retention a Priority
Employers are boosting efforts to keep good workers in a tight labor market. Read more
Women Executives Optimistic
Despite economic woes, many women plan to expand their companies in the months ahead. Read more
Gender Gap in Retiree Income
Higher life expectancy and shorter careers have many retired women struggling. Read more
Boomers Taking on Second Careers
Many Americans are shunning retirement to pursue social goals and extra income, a study finds. Read more
Study: Innovation a Group Effort
More businesses are relying on public sector help to develop innovative products. Read more
Back-to-School Spending Up
Many families are using tax rebate checks to buy electronics, retailers say. Read more
Energy Costs Hitting Self-Employed
Even the smallest businesses are raising prices and reducing travel, a survey finds. Read more
How To Choose A Health Care Plan: Behind the Premiums
The formula: Most insurers start by using your group's demographics to arrive at a 'best case' rate that assumes everybody is healthy. Th... Read more
Live Twittering from Inc. 5000 Conference
Thanks to attendees @lizaK , @prospectMX , Read more
Smart Questions Health Care: How to Get A Better Deal
Another year, another hike in health care costs. Before you re-sign with your current insurer, here are some questions you can ask your broker or insurance c... Read more
Study: South Dakota Best for Small Firms
South Dakota, Nevada, and Wyoming are the nation's most entrepreneur-friendly states, according to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.
Investment Conference for Small Business
March 29, 2007 -- Belmont Partners, a Washington, DC-based investment banking firm specializing in reverse mergers for privately held bus... Read more
Online Recruiting Tool Streamlines Process
April 13, 2007 -- VIP Innovations, a Washington DC-based human resources consulting firm, has launched an online, low-cost system designe... Read more
Web Chat on Youth Entrepreneurship
The Small Business Administration will host a live Web chat this week focused on youth entrepreneurship and business start-ups for young people, organizer... Read more
Best Small Employers Named
A mining company, a financial services firm, and a business consulting group were among top employers named this week in Principal Financial Group's 10 Be... Read more
Smart Questions: Health Care: How to Get a Better Deal
Another year, another hike in health care costs. Before you re-sign with your current insurer, here are some questions you can ask your broker or insurance c... Read more
Ignoring Washington, States Push Ahead with Minimum Wage Hikes
Businesses grow faster in states with higher minimum wages, according to a new study. Read more
Conference on U.S. Innovation
Nov. 10, 2006 -- The annual Council on Competitiveness Innovation Symposium opens on Nov. 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building and Internatio... Read more
South Dakota Tops List of Best States for Small Business
Nov. 1, 2006 -- South Dakota has the best climate for small businesses in the country, according to annual rankings released today by the... Read more
Owners More Optimistic
Nov. 14, 2006 -- Small business owners had a more positive outlook on the economy last month, according to a survey released today by the... Read more
D.C. Contact List
They're busy folks, but here's where to find them. Read more
Patent Law Reform Proposed
May 10, 2005 --A bill that proposes amendments to the U.S. Patents Act is likely to be introduced in the House of Representatives before J... Read more
Affordable Escapes to Europe
Interested in an excursion to Europe that won't break your budget? Here are three transatlantic airline promotions worth checking out. Free... Read more
For Women Mostly
Women have historically found it more challenging than men have to raise venture capital. But that's changing, as D.M. Osborne notes in Read more
Tax Issues for District of Columbia Start-Ups
Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your business, you will be respo... Read more
Benchmark: Are Students Productive?
A look at how some companies responded to the statement, "Students are productive workers." Read more
Resource: 'School to Work' Takes Hold
Information about how small business can take advantage of the 1994 School to Work Opportunities Act. Read more
Benchmark: The Growing Labor Challenge
Some data that show the challenges faced by small and midsize companies looking for an adequate labor force. Read more
New Words, Old Rules
Inc.'s editor-in-chief tells how a not-for-profit had to appear "helpless" for tax reasons. Read more
Economic Development #1: The Question
Observations on the trend of new companies choosing to locate within a city. Read more
Bespoke Benefits
Resources for investigating flexible benefits plans. Read more
Global-Assistance Start-Ups
A list of four firms which provide assistance and information to companies interested in trading overseas. Read more
Local-Tax Nightmares
Chart showing 10 cities in which small businesses had to pay the most taxes nationwide in 1990. Read more
Do Small-Company Benefits Measure Up?
Chart reflecting the superior benefits offered by large companies as opposed to small companies. Read more
Lower Your Rent
Taking advantage of lower rents during a recession. Read more
Where Small Companies Go for Credit
Chart depicting where most small companies go for credit. Read more
Company Leave Policies
Chart showing percentage of companies that promise the same or comparable job upon return from sick-leave. Read more
Bank Watching
Various data services that specialize in bank evaluations. Read more
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