West Virginia Raises Minimum Wage
More than 20 states have taken up similar bills, drawing ire among some small-business owners. Read more
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Senate Takes Up AHPs -- Again
After a series of delays, a vote on association health plans is expected on Wednesday. Read more
Arkansas Program To Target Uninsured Workers
The new Arkansas Safety Net Benefit Program seeks to help small-business employees without health coverage. Read more
Association Health Plans Gain Traction in Senate
A Senate committee will consider a bill that could make insurance more affordable for small businesses. Read more
Tax Battle Moves to Supreme Court
Ohio business owners argue that large corporations should not receive state tax incentives. Read more
Deducting Your Home Office Expenses
Home office deductions can offer excellent tax savings for entrepreneurs. However, there are very specific rules that apply to home-based small business owners. Read more
Trade-Group Mergers Spawn Study
Southern Illinois University is examining how a wave of trade-association mergers will affect small businesses. Read more
California Companies Await Building Boom
Small construction firms are eager to get a piece of the state’s proposed $222.6 billion public-works project. Read more
An Outsourcing Case Study [Audio] 
With revenue flattening, David Galbenski needed a bold new plan. But was outsourcing everything to India really the right move? Darren Dahl speaks to some... Watch video
Debate Rages Over Guns at Work
A new bill that would forbid employers from banning guns is drawing fire. Read more
Business, Environmental Groups Square Off Over EPA Rule
Proposed changes to the Toxic Release Inventory requirements could streamline the reporting process for both small businesses and the EPA. 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. Here... Read more
Best Friends In D.C.: Insider Tips
What does it take to get your way in Washington? We asked a few experts for their advice. Here's what they said: Read more
Employment Taxes for Small Employers
Advice and information on employment taxes for small business owners. Read more
New Website Tracks Worker Injuries
An AFL-CIO affiliate has posted data on 60,000 companies online. Read more
Supreme Court Mulls Definition of 'Small Business'
How the justices rule could determine which businesses are impacted by the Americans With Disabilities Act and other federal statutes. Read more
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
With the year winding down, here's a look at ways to maximize your 2005 tax savings. Read more
Megan's Law and Your Business
What employers need to know about the new national sex offender registry. Read more
A Charitable Tax Break
Setting up your own private charitable foundation lets you give to your favorite causes and reduce your current income tax in the process. Read more
Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court
Conservatives and some major business groups praise the President’s selection. Read more
Agenda 10/05
Falls first full month can bring financial unrest. Read more
Quiet Period Rules Revised
Good news! Appearing in Playboy is no longer out of the question. Read more
NAM Endorses Roberts, as Nomination Hearing Continues
The Association's President John Engler encourages John Roberts' swift confirmation. Read more
Nomination Hearing for John Roberts Begins
Despite his corporate credentials, John Roberts' impact on small business is uncertain. Read more
Pregnancy Claim Settlements Rise
A 1978 law is increasingly regarded as "an available remedy." Read more
Audit Risk for S Corporations
Set to begin in late 2005, the IRS will randomly select 5,000 S corporations to audit. Here's what you should know if you become one of the unlucky few targe... Read more
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
With the year winding down, here's a look at ways to maximize your 2005 tax savings. Read more
Workers' Compensation Costs Rising
Report says workers' compensation costs are rising faster than those for employee benefits and medical care. Read more
Court Expands Definition of Sexual Harassment
California court ruling makes employers more vulnerable to sexual harassment suits. Read more
House Passes Small Business-Friendly OSHA Bills
Legislation could reach Senate floor soon. Read more
A New Wrinkle on Age Bias
It just got easier to file age discrimination claims. Is your business at risk? Read more
Employees Standing Up to Muscle Pain on the Job
Experts say providing opportunities for employees to stand while working during the day boosts productivity, bottom lines. Read more
Why Businesses Should Have Judge Dread
Shouldn't a judicial nominee's thoughts on business law be scrutinized? Read more
Indiana Passes Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Bill
Eighteen states have introduced legislation this year that would give small businesses a voice in state regulatory process. Read more
