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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
West Virginia Raises Minimum Wage
More than 20 states have taken up similar bills, drawing ire among some small-business owners. Read more
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
Having employees is a benefit that comes with many responsibilities. While employers gain valuable assistance from their staff, they must comply with tim... 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'
Jan. 20, 2006 --A workplace sexual-harassment case now facing the Supreme Court, which pits a New Orleans waitress against her former boss... Read more
10 Steps to Year-End Tax Planning
As the eggnog starts to flow during the holiday season, far too many business owners overlook last-minute opportunities to take control of their tax pict... 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
The problem with most tax planning is that you have to give up something to get something. To get an income tax deduction you must spend a dollar to sav... Read more
Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court
Oct. 31, 2005 --Just four days after Harriet Miers withdrew her name from consideration, President Bush today nominated Circuit Court judg... 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
Sept. 14, 2005 --The first business group to do so announced its endorsement of Judge John Roberts, who has been nominated for Chief Justi... Read more
Nomination Hearing for John Roberts Begins
Sept. 12, 2005 --The Senate hearing to confirm the nomination of John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court began Monday. ... Read more
Pregnancy Claim Settlements Rise
A 1978 law is increasingly regarded as "an available remedy." Read more
