As Democrats Seize Power, New Small-Business Leaders Emerge
Sen. John Kerry and Rep. Nydia Velazquez will chair the Senate and House small-business committees. Read more
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My Office, Myself
Mary Tyler Moore: good. Taxidermist’s workshop: bad. Some thoughts on personalized work environments. Read more
Case Study: New Orleans Business Struggles to Survive
Raymond Rathle survived a hurricane but lost his employees, customers, and insurance. Can his business survive? Read more
Risking Your Life (Insurance)
Your dangerous diversions could hurt your policy, even if it doesn't hurt you. Read more
Website Tracks Workers' Injuries
An AFL-CIO affiliate has posted data on 60,000 companies online. Read more
SBA Seeks to Prevent Corporations from Landing Small-Business Contracts
Democrats call the agency's new regulations inadequate and vow tough oversight hearings next year. Read more
Kentucky Offers Insurance Help to Small-Business Owners
As part of a new program, the state will now help defray the cost of health insurance for employees. Read more
The Builders
A cleaner environment starts at home and at work. Now, how's that headache? Read more
The Converts
They saw the light. Now they're making sure everyone else does, too. Read more
The Futurists
From solar panels to clean coal, betting big on the future of energy. Read more
The Pioneers
They built these businesses back when green was just another color. Read more
The Recyclers
Most people see refuse. These entrepreneurs see raw materials. Read more
The Road Crew
Cleaning up the nation's highways, one smog-belching vehicle at a time. Read more
How to Make Your Business Greener
Going green doesn't necessarily require a radical makeover. A series of small steps--many of which don't cost a dime--can add up to a new way of doing business. Read more
Your Office May Be Innocent [Video] 
For decades, office buildings have been blamed for making employees sick. But bad bosses could be the real culprits. Ryan McCarthy shares insight on a new... Watch video
Smart Questions for Your Trade Show Organizer
A typical trade show loses nearly 40 percent of its exhibitors every year, mostly first-timers that didn't get what they expected. Ask these questions to mak... Read more
Arizona to Cover Insurance Costs for Small Businesses
A new state program will pay for up to half of health-care costs for companies that do not currently provide coverage. Read more
Congress Approves Online Database to Track Federal Contracts
The system seeks to place greater scrutiny on small-business contracts erroneously awarded to larger firms. Read more
Bill Pits Prisons Against Small Businesses
A measure passed by the House would allow businesses to compete for contracts once reserved for prison labor. Read more
Richard Zuschlag on Landing Government Contracts
The CEO of Acadian Ambulance on how to land government contracts. 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
Smart Questions for Your Insurance Agent
Are you protected if a catastrophe hits? Quite possibly not. More than half of small businesses don't have business-interruption insurance, a recent survey f... Read more
Portrait of an Agile Manufacturer
Know who understands how a factory works? Factory workers. Read more
Smart Questions for Your Travel Agent [Video]
Booking business travel can be a logistical nightmare. Articles editor Larry Kanter offers tips on outsourcing the task. Watch video
Missouri Lowers Requirement for Association Health Plans
The number of companies needed to form an association will drop from 100 to 50. Read more
Dispute Over State Laws Blocks Insurance Bill
Association health plans flounder (again). Read more
Smart Questions for Your Travel Agent
As companies grow, they deploy more road warriors onto the battlefield and hire travel management companies (or TMCs) to help. Here's what to ask to make sur... Read more
Travel: Vacations of Steel
So work is making a mockery of your fitness goals? Lose the stress and a few pounds at these retreats. Read more
Bootstrapping 101: Get Your Suppliers to Finance You
Why not offer your key suppliers some upside? Read more
Summertime Tax Breaks [Video]
You can save a bundle on your taxes during the summer months. Associate editor Nadine Heintz explains how. Watch video
The Nurse Will See You Now
Low-cost clinics staffed by nurses instead of M.D.'s could cut your health care costs. But you may want to think twice before sending your employees to one. Read more
Case Study: When the Bank Called In a Loan, Larry Cohen Had to Act Fast to Save the Family Business
Was replacing his nephew with a more seasoned executive the answer? Read more
Smart Questions for Your Landlord
Looking for office space? Good luck. In most markets, vacancies are down and rents are up. Make sure you're getting the best deal by asking the right questions. Read more
U.S. Halts Security-Clearance Program for Defense Contractors
The move could send companies scrambling for employees that already have clearance. Read more
Fed Up With HR? [Audio]
Tired of dealing with health care, retirement plans, and other HR issues? More and more companies are learning how to outsource their biggest headaches. Watch video
