Business Owners Feeling Ignored
Federal officials seem more concerned with saving Wall Street than helping small businesses, owners say. 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
More Lawsuits Expected
Business owners fear the uncertain climate will spur legal and regulatory disputes. Read more
Small-Business Watchdog Resigns
After seven years of fighting federal rules, Thomas Sullivan steps down as chief council of the SBA's advocacy office. Read more
Hazardous Waste Rules Eased
The move aims at encouraging small businesses to recycle industrial by-products. Read more
House Okays R&D Tax Credit
The $60 billion package curbs oil industry tax breaks, a move the White House has threatened to veto. Read more
Execs Struggling with Data
Many businesses risk penalties for losing track of electronically stored documents, Deloitte reports. Read more
Workers Question Diversity Efforts
Many employees still complain of age, gender and race discrimination on the job, a survey finds. Read more
Businesses Falling Short of Privacy Laws
Shredding consumer data isn't enough under tougher federal and state requirements, experts say. Read more
Delaware Tops Business Rankings
Many states continue to drive away entrepreneurs with legal red tape, the Chamber of Commerce says. Read more
Workplace Conditions Decried
Many employees say they're working in sub-standard conditions, a survey finds. Read more
Roll Out the Fine Carpet
Business for Sale: A rug and furniture retailer in Bozeman, Montana, for $1.64 million. Read more
Local Hero or Tax Cheat?
Gus Rancatore's ice cream shop, Toscanini's, is a fixture in Cambridge, Massachusetts. When it was seized for nonpayment of taxes, the community responded. Read more
Protecting Company Secrets [Audio] 
Every company has secrets. But what's to prevent an employee from jumping ship and sharing this information? Non-compete agreements. And they're becoming ... Watch video
SEC Confirms Sarbox Reprieve
Small firms have an extra year to comply with strict auditing rules created after Enron. Read more
Paradise Lost
How had it come to this? Reell Precision Manufacturing was supposed to be a different kind of company. For years, it thrived, leading its industry, generatin... Read more
Support Grows for Employer Health Care
A recent survey finds most Americans want employers to pay health insurance costs for workers. Read more
SBA Defends Contracting Plan
The controversial new program will boost procurement for women-owned firms, the agency says. Read more
Entrepreneurs Identify Bad Rules
More than 80 federal regulations have been recommended for review, a government watchdog reports. Read more
SBA Whistleblower's E-mail Tracked
Senate small-business advocates call for stronger employee protections at the agency. Read more
SBA Contracting Plan Draws Fire
A long delayed move to boost federal contracts for women-owned businesses comes up far too short, critics say. Read more
SBA Staff Morale Improves
A survey shows employees are feeling more upbeat about the agency. Read more
Feds Strengthen RegFlex Act
A new bill requires agencies to gauge the indirect impact of regulations on small firms. Read more
Small Firms Struggle with Regulations
A new report shows the unintended consequences of the regulatory environment. Read more
Legal Issues for a Home Business
Working from home sounds ideal, but there are many considerations. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman discusses some of the key legal issues you should look out ... Watch video
Trademark, Copyright & Patent Protection
Your most valuable asset is your intellectual property. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers advice on what needs protection and how to attain it. Watch video
When Good Deals Go Bad [Audio]
Every company gets stuck in bad contracts. Think there's no escape? Think again. Reporter Sarah Goldstein explains. Watch video
Remote Control
At a time when products are being recalled and consumers are wary, managing your Chinese contractors is more important than ever. Here's how: Read more
When Good Deals Go Bad
How to renegotiate a contract. Read more
