Recent Election 2012: The Entrepreneur's Agenda Articles

Guy Kawasaki: 'Why I'd Love to Pay More Taxes' 

Venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki explodes the notion that entrepreneurs care only about lower taxes and regulation.  Watch video

3 Lousy Leadership Traits from the Campaign Trail

Politicians can be great leaders. But if you're running a business, here are three leadership traits from the campaign trail you don't want to employ.  Read more

Many Small Businesses Still Support Obama. Here's Why

President Obama is holding his own among small business voters and, depending on which report you read, even beating Governor Romney. Let me explain.  Read more

Let's Talk About the Real Job Creators

At tonight's presidential debate, the candidates will be pushing for better policies for "job creators." Who are they really talking about?  Read more

8 Entrepreneur-Politicians Who Mattered

These men got their start with start-ups and brought their business chops to politics. See how they fared.  Read more

The Coming Revolution in Health Care

To understand how the American health-care system is about to change, forget Washington. Look to the innovative companies hard at work on the future.  Read more

Time for Action on Startup Act 2.0

The bipartisan bill would address four crucial issues for entrepreneurs: talent, ideas, money, and ease of doing business.  Read more

Cashing In on the Campaign

The fight for the White House has been a boon to many companies that provide products and services to candidates and voters. Here's a look at four of them.  Read more

Defense Contractors Brace for Federal Budget Cuts

Without a plan to reduce the deficit, the federal budget may be trimmed by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. That's bad news for defense contractors.  Read more

What Entrepreneurs Really Worry About

A recent survey found small business owners believe taxes and health care are the most important issues.  Read more

Small Business Poll: Obama Closing Romney Lead?

A majority of small business owners say they will "definitely" vote for Mitt Romney in November. But a new survey shows a few surprises for Obama.  Read more

Why the Election Won't Touch the Economy

Don't worry if the guy you don't like wins the election; a trio of Wharton faculty says in the short-term it's unlikely to matter much to the economy.  Read more

Who Really Knows Better: Obama or Romney?

Regardless of which man wins in November, the American economy will churn away. Just be prepared for either outcome.  Read more

Small-Business Squeeze: Obama Gets a GOP Hug

Scott Van Duzer, a Florida small-business owner and registered Republican, explains why he has embraced Obama.  Read more

Who's Winning the 2012 Social Media Election?

Take a look at how the Obama and Romney social media campaigns measured up this summer.  Read more

DNC: Where Was the Small Business Love?

Entrepreneurship had a much quieter role in Charlotte, N.C., this week than at the RNC in Tampa.  Read more

Do Democrats Really Create More Jobs?

It turns out neither political party has a lock on job creation. Business owners hire when they feel secure.  Read more

Suddenly, Democrats Love 'Obamacare'

At their convention in Charlotte, Democrats are embracing the one-time slur Republicans hung on the president's major domestic accomplishment. Here's why.  Read more

Business Booms for Entrepreneurs at DNC

For small business owners vending outside the Charlotte Convention Center, there are big paydays--and bigger opportunities.  Read more

Should You Implement Obama's Health Care Reform? Not Yet

Stay current on 'Obamacare' as it pertains to your business. But wait until November to make any moves. Here's why.  Read more

Fact Checking the GOP Speeches

There was a whole lot of small business spin at this week's 2012 Republican National Convention. Here's a reality check.  Read more

Did You Catch Mitt Romney's Praise of a Giant Government Stimulus Program?

The most surprising, soaring rhetoric in Mitt Romney's speech last night: his praise of the Apollo moon program.  Read more

8 Ways Politicians Can Help Small Business

Politicians of both parties claim to support small business--but if that's so, here's what they should really do.  Read more

Obama Q&A Crashes Reddit's Servers

The president reached out to tech geeks Wednesday--and they promptly brought down parts of Reddit's site.  Read more

Poll: Small Business Owners Swing Toward Romney

A new survey suggests small business owners are twice as likely to vote for Mitt Romney over President Obama in November.  Read more

Tips From the GOP's Most Notorious Ad Man

Fred Davis has worked with everyone from John McCain to Arnold Schwarzenegger. He may not be Mr. Nice Guy, but he knows how to get results.  Read more

Thank You, Mitt Romney, for Choosing Paul Ryan

Neither Romney-Ryan or Obama-Biden have all the answers. But now we have two presidential tickets addressing the most important issue to small business owner...  Read more

Is Paul Ryan Your Candidate?

A budget-hawk congressman who has spent virtually his entire career in Washington is now the GOP standard-bearer for fiscal conservatism. What would that mea...  Read more

5 Entrepreneurship Lessons From Obama and Romney

What can entrepreneurs learn from the backgrounds of the two men running for the highest office in the land?  Read more

Obama & Romney Face Off in Twitter Tool

The microblogging site will now capture the changing public sentiment regarding each candidate.  Read more

Obama Loves Small Business. The Feeling Isn't Mutual

A new poll shows the president's approval rating among entrepreneurs has fallen to a new low.  Read more

Does Obama Really Believe You Didn't Build Your Business?

Truth is, either candidate could have uttered those 14 words about entrepreneurship. Here's what they really meant.  Read more

Romney Opened a Swiss Bank Account. Should You?

The presidential candidate is learning the hard way that they're not good for PR. But they might not be great tax havens anymore either.  Read more

Supreme Court Backs Obamacare

The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act in a historic 5-4 decision; small business owners are split in their feelings about the ruling.  Read more

Inside the Supreme Court Health-Care Decision

In a matter of days, the U.S. Supreme Court will likely issue a decision affecting nearly one-fifth of the nation's economy. Here's what you need to know.  Read more