U.S. Manufacturing Slows
Output by factories and other goods producers slowed to a 26-year low last month, ISM reports. Read more
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Feds Short on Contract Target
Only three federal agencies met all their small-business contracting goals last year, the SBA reports. Read more
Some Business Owners Upbeat
Despite the slowing economy, many entrepreneurs say their companies are doing just fine, a survey finds. Read more
Business Owners Changing Sides?
As they head to the polls, many entrepreneurs are reconsidering party allegiances, a survey finds. Read more
Jobseekers Adopting New Tactics
As the labor market gets tougher, job applicants are trying new tricks to stick out from the crowd, a survey says. Read more
Meet the Bill Gates of Ghana
Brash, ambitious, and optimistic, Herman Chinery-Hesse has already accomplished what many considered impossible--building a thriving tech business in his nat... Read more
SBA Revamps Contracting Plan
Despite changes, critics say a move to help women compete for federal contracts is still too limited. Read more
Women Lawmakers Want Contracting Plan Scrapped
A group of women Senators says a rule meant to boost federal contracting for women is too little, too late. Read more
Study: Singapore Tops for Startups
The World Bank says Central Asia and Eastern Europe lead the world in pro-business reforms. Read more
Inc. 500 Status is Just the Beginning 
Learn how nine firms increased revenue from an average $14 million to $800 million from the author of the best-selling The Breakthrough Company: How Every... Watch video
Decentralize to Thrive
Author and entrepreneur Rod Beckstrom uses powerful current day examples to explain how starfish companies are taking the business world by storm and chan... Watch video
Slower Hiring Ahead
Most U.S. employers aren't planning to create any more new jobs this year, a survey finds. Read more
If You Build It, They Will Shop [Video]
Selling online can be lucrative, but setting up an e-commerce operation is often a frustrating exercise. Associate editor Bobbie Gossage highlights the be... Watch video
Falling in Love With Growth
As everyone on the Inc. 500 knows, building a company can be exhilarating. Just don't forget what got you there. Read more
Whatever It Takes
Managed care, the human version, at Senior Whole Health. Read more
More Workers Telecommuting
Gas prices and high-tech tools have more employees working remotely, a survey finds. Read more
The Business of Iraq
A lot of American contractors have done very well during the Iraq war. What happens if it ends? Read more
Is Outsourcing to China Over?
A growing number of American manufacturers seem to be profiting from an anti-outsourcing backlash. Read more
Accountants: Economy in Recession
A survey of CPAs finds most have a grim outlook on the economy. Read more
Which Cities Will the High Cost of Energy Hurt (and Help) the Most?
A high cost energy future will profoundly impact the cost of doing business and create new opportunities, but not necessarily in the way most people expect. Read more
Cities and Oil Prices: The Winners and The Losers
For most places, it’s hard to tell what the long-term effect of the high cost of energy might be. But there are some fairly safe bets. Read more
Keep Running: A Company in Search of the Finish Line
The founders of Newton Running believed they could shove their way into the running-shoe business. And so they did. Now, where the heck is that finish line? Read more
Think Rich and Never Give Up
Flat broke at the age of 21, Joe Cirulli made a list of 10 things he wanted to accomplish in life. One by one, he pulled them off -- and built a health and... Read more
Gear: Travel Buddies
These small devices help business travelers keep up with e-mail, make clearer phone calls, translate foreign languages, and get things done even when there's... Read more
An Olympic Shutdown?
Beijing's Olympic dreams may be a nightmare for U.S. companies Read more
Weaker Dollar Attracting Execs
While tougher on domestic firms, the cheaper U.S. dollar is drawing more foreign business leaders to the states. Read more
Minimum Wage Hike Reignites Debate
Opponents say small employers are already struggling with weaker sales and rising costs. Read more
Report: SBA Program Mismanaged
Companies are bilking the feds out of millions in contracts meant for small businesses in poor neighborhoods, investigators say. Read more
Small-Business Funding Boost
The Senate approves an extra $107 million for federal small business programs. Read more
Is Manufacturing Weighing Down the U.S. Economy?
The answer may surprise you. Read more
