Extended Q&A: An Entrepreneur in the Oval Office?
Mark Warner made millions in wireless, was elected governor of Virginia, and left office with his pro-business bona fides intact despite having raised taxes.... Read more
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Best & Worst
Rating the best and worst states--among the 26 whose governors are up for reelection--in seven key areas. Read more
Rating the Governors
With Arnold Schwarzenegger and 25 other governors up for reelection, we look at who among them has earned the entrepreneurial vote. Read more
Sweet Charity
With the help of federal tax laws, Warren Buffet and Richard Branson aren't the only entrepreneurs who can afford to donate to a good cause. Read more
The Pension Protection Act: What Business Owners Need To Know
From charitable donations to college savings plans, the new pension law goes beyond defined benefits for employees. Read more
Inc. 500 Industrial-Services Firm Lists Stock on OTC
MISCOR Group ranked No. 128 and reported sales of $46.3 million in 2005. Read more
Smart Questions for Your Insurance Agent [Audio] 
Most business owners are not protected from catastrophe. Articles editor Larry Kanter explains which types of insurance can help keep your company afloat.... Watch video
Study Points to Patent Gender Gap
Male scientists secure patents twice as quickly as female colleagues, according to new research. Read more
A Whole New World [Video]
Are there opportunities for your business in the Middle East? Staff writer Darren Dahl explains the benefits -- and challenges -- of expanding to the regi... Watch video
SBA Programs Set for Major Overhaul
Unanimous vote approves a reauthorization of disaster-relief loans, among other changes. Read more
Courtroom Sketchbook
Enron juror Wendy Vaughan talks about key moments from the trial. Read more
Tax Collecting for Online Sales
For web-based businesses, sorting out online sales taxes comes down to separating myth from reality. Read more
Massachusetts Approves Nation's Highest Minimum Wage
The state will raise its wage to $8 an hour, angering some small businesses. Read more
Congress and Small Business: Good News, Bad News and No News
Congress served up some good news and not-so-good news for entrepreneurs this past session. Read more
The Home Depot
Bernie Marcus, founder of The Home Depot, addresses how Sarbanes-Oxley affects small business owners today. He encourages all small business owners to get... Watch video
Small-Business Groups Hail Executive Order on Eminent Domain
President Bush instructed federal agencies to limit the seizure of private homes and businesses. Read more
Employers Could Face More Discrimination Suits
A new Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for workers to sue for on-the-job discrimination. Read more
Philadelphia Votes to Ban Smoking in Bars and Restaurants
Pending Mayor John Street's signature, the city will join New York and Washington in requiring smoke-free workplaces. Read more
The Sorry Laws
A sincere apology is a good way to avoid a lawsuit, but it can backfire. That's because in some states, courts can treat "I'm sorry" as "I'm guilty." Ask you... Read more
Hiring Immigrants
The question of what to do with undocumented workers recently has re-emphasized the point that employers need to fully understand their responsibilities when... Read more
Company's Legal Woes Cause Trouble for Another Firm
The CEO of Louisville, Ky.-based iGate recently pleaded guilty to bribery. Read more
Inc. 500 Company Fends Off Lawsuits, Customer Complaints
International Profit Associates has also come under scrutiny because of its political contributions. Read more
Sarbanes-Oxley Takes Toll on Smaller Firms
New reports show that more public companies are reverting to private ownership because of high compliance costs. Read more
Opposition to Health-Care Bill Gains Momentum
New Hampshire’s governor became the latest state official to speak out against association health plans. Read more
Employers Face Racketeering Charges
RICO isn't just for the Mob anymore. The racketeering statute known as RICO is being used against companies that are accused of conspiring with recruitin... Read more
The Case For Paying Chargebacks
Chargebacks are the dirty little secret of the fashion industry. The idea is that retailers force vendors to make good on the full markup to the wholesal... Read more
One Internet, Indivisible
The single, unified Internet we've grown accustomed to is fragmenting. Read more
Gearing Up for 2006 Taxes
Just finished your 2005 return? Well get ready for 2006. Read more
Small-Business Owners Lend Support at Immigration Rallies
As hundreds of thousands of immigrants and supporters took to the streets, some of their employers also joined in. Read more
Get Healthy…Or Else
Employers are getting a lot more serious about their wellness programs. But can you tell employees they're not allowed to smoke--even at home? Read more
When Minutes Count
Recordkeeping can be a boring and troublesome chore that no one wants to do. But keeping good corporate minutes is vital to shareholders who want to maintain... Read more
Who Loves You in D.C. (And Who Doesn't)
Most people in and around the government are beholden to Corporate America and don't pay attention to (let alone understand) the needs of entrepreneurs. E... Watch video
Study: Men Twice As Likely to Start Businesses
Although companies run by men and women succeed at equal rates, a startup gender gap persists. Read more
How to Handle Legal and Tax Issues
Choosing a Form for Your Business Trying to choose the right structure for your bu... Read more
SBA Offers Improvements for Junk Fax Prevention Act
The law is designed to reduce the number of unsolicited fax advertisements that businesses receive. Read more
