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
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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
Where Are the Best Cities to Do Business?
Our comprehensive annual guide to which places are thriving -- even in an economy many consider in recession. Read more
Why Small Cities Rock
Forget New York and San Francisco. With beautiful scenery, skilled workers, and affordable housing, smaller cities are luring companies in droves. Read more
DOI Contracts Miscoded
Investigators find $5.7 million in small-business contracts went to Home Depot, Dell and other corporate giants. Read more
Small-Business Job Growth Eases
Service-sector employers shed jobs for the first time in seven years, payroll data shows. Read more
The Get Ahead Guide: Erin McKenna Makes the Best Cupcakes in New York City
Now she wants to go national. How fast can she grow? Read more
The Get Ahead Guide: ScanDigital Processes 100,000 Images a Month
But there are few barriers to entry in the scanning business. Is that a big worry? Read more
The Get Ahead Guide: Seema Sudan Made Money on Her First Collection
But the rag trade is full of knockoff artists. How can she protect her brand? Read more
The Ultimate Start-Up Reality Check
Four young companies present their plans...and four veteran entrepreneurs pick them apart. Read more
Finding Salespeople Abroad
Locating top performers in the global economy. Read more
Restaurant Owners Wary
Despite an upturn in business last month, most owners are expecting a tough year ahead. Read more
When Politics and Trade Collide
Free trade, and the impact it has on U.S. workers, has become a hot-button issue on the presidential campaign trail. Neal Asbury, the Small Business Administ... Read more
Education Gap Growing
A group of economists says lackluster American schools are threatening global competitiveness. Read more
Commerce Official Tapped for SBA
President Bush appoints a former corporate consultant to lead the federal small-business agency. Read more
Fast-Growth Firms Boosting Economy
Less than five percent of all businesses account for economic gains, a study finds. Read more
Senate Boosts Small-Business Budget
Much of the extra $101 million in federal funding is aimed at job creation. Read more
Guest Speaker: Joseph E. Stiglitz, Stagflation Redux
Rising prices amid a sputtering economy? We've been here before. Here's how businesses should prepare. Read more
Taken to the Cleaners
In Janua... Read more
CEO Mood Hits 16-Year Low
A survey finds higher costs are forcing many businesses to cut spending and raise prices. Read more
Reservist Payroll Credit Approved
A Senate bill offers tax breaks for employers with workers on active duty. Read more
Consumers Saving Rebate Checks
A survey shows few are planning to splurge on consumer electronics. Read more
Defying Gravity
Some of America's iconic companies took flight in gloomy times. Read more
Did Seth Go to the Dark Side?
Another natural foods guy sells out. Seth Goldman, founder of Honest Tea, says his deal with Coke is all part of staying true to his mission. Read more
Feeling Squeezed
When natural-product stars sell their beloved brands to big corporations, they risk losing control of their products and their mission. But one thing's for s... Read more
How to Get Ahead in China
When Mitch Free first went... Read more
