Why I Nominate a Southwest SVP to Head the SBA
The Small Business Administration needs a leader who can run a large organization that provides the highest level of customer service. Read more
Politics, Economics, and Current Events
Recent Politics, Economics, and Current Events Articles
Stop Selling Me Porn
A rash of books and articles instructs career-minded women on how to live their ideal lives. Why I've stopped listening. Read more
How to Fix the Unemployment Rate
The calculation underlying the U.S. unemployment rate is broken. It needs to be corrected. Soon. Read more
What Al Gore Predicts for the Future
The 45th U.S. vice president, Apple board member, and Kleiner Perkins partner explains what's next. Read more
The Simplistic Brilliance of 'Pawn Stars'
Why do I find a TV show about a Las Vegas pawn brokerage so interesting? Rick Harrison, the store's owner and show's hero, is all the inspiration I need. Read more
Meet the Man on a Mission to Teach the World to Code
Hadi Partovi wants to expand computer science education. Here's how he got Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and a few other famous friends to spread the coding g... Read more
Avoid Getting Stung by the Affordable Care Act
Yes, your health-care-benefits costs are going to go up. But if you play your cards right, you may have more flexibility than you think. Read more
The Real Reason Andrew Mason Was Fired
When times are good, maybe it's OK to be a fun CEO. But when your company struggles, fun certainly won't suffice. Read more
VCs Bet $1.4 Billion on Big Data in 2012
According to a new report, total investment dollars went down last year, but the number of deals and exits soared. Read more
Small Business to Uncle Sam: Here's the Help We Need
The so-called "skills gap" has turned hiring into an increasingly tough challenge. But according to a PayScale survey, businesses aren't interested in one of... Read more
Economic Uncertainty Continues to Hinder Small Business
The SurePayroll survey finds optimism among this normally-optimistic group continues to stall. Read more
3 Leadership Lessons From the Pope's Exit
Pope Benedict XVI will abdicate his post late tomorrow night. Scandals aside, what can you learn from the way the church is handling his departure? Read more
Hey, Yahoo: Proof That Working From Home Works
According to CEO Marissa Mayer, telecommuting costs "speed and quality." But research suggests otherwise. Read more
4 Companies to Watch at SXSW 2013
These start-ups could steal the spotlight at Austin's big tech show. Read more
Youngstown, Ohio: Mecca of 3D Printing? Not Yet
When President Obama touted a Youngstown, Ohio-based institute as a "state-of-the-art lab where new workers are mastering 3D printing," he spoke too soon. He... Read more
What Sheryl Sandberg's New Book Means for Women Entrepreneurs
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg wants to start a revolution for women in the workplace. Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan explores the implications for women ... Read more
Why the U.S. Needs a National Sales Tax (Instead of a State-by-State System)
I'm not a fan of federal government. But let's ease the administrative burden of filing in 50 different states, and end the debate over how to tax online sales. Read more
Wage Wars: Weighing an Increase to Minimum Wage
The data is mixed, but a minimum wage increase may not be as bad for your business as you think. Read more
3 Social Media Lessons From Marco Rubio's Awkward Televised Water Grab
Here's what Poland Spring got right--and wrong--when its bottle landed in a viral video. Read more
Youngstown, Ohio: Shrugging Off Its Rust Belt Reputation
Paul Cusson, chairman and founder of Inc. 5000 company Northern States Metals, says Youngstown, Ohio is poised to change manufacturing forever. Read more
Scion of Tootsie Roll Bids Farewell to SBA
As SBA chief Karen Mills prepares to leave office, a look at her legacy. Read more
Youngstown, Ohio: A Fascinating Economic History
Using the Youngtown, Ohio, Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute as a model, the president called for Congress to pass legislation to fund 15 more. But... Read more
3 Things Obama Missed During the State of the Union
Last night, President Obama spoke about the economy and creating jobs, and the government's role in both. But I wish he'd said something else. Read more
5 Most Partisan Points in Obama's State of the Union
The president's speech is likely to fire up his base--and his opponents. A rundown of the lightning-rod issues. Read more
The Most Fascinating (and Depressing) Deal of the Day
"Groupon clone" is perhaps the biggest Silicon Valley meme of the decade. News of a company merger illuminates why you should avoid getting anywhere near the... Read more
What the Heck Will the SBA Do Now?
Administrator Karen Mills is out. So what now? Four things that would make the Small Business Administration more relevant. Read more
The Challenges of Hiring Recent Veterans
Entrepreneurs are happy to hire recent veterans, so why is it so hard? Read more
Looking for Start-up Capital? Try Overseas
Recently renewed by President Obama, the EB-5 Visa program links entrepreneurs to foreign investors. Read more
Up Your Productivity--Not Your Hours
Before you spend another hour at the office, consider if it will be time well-spent. Here's how. Read more
Top 5 Start-up Acquirers of 2012
Large companies spent a collective $84 billion to buy tech start-ups last year. Check out who made the most deals and what motivated them. Read more
U.S. Postal Service Announces Plan to Cut Saturday Mail
Small businesses react to the prospect of fewer visits from the USPS. Read more
4 Reasons to Never Trust the Stock Market
Share prices on Wall Street have been strong, which is a good thing for any growing business. Still, you better watch out. Read more
S&P Lawsuit: Lessons From a Massive Screw-up
As it faces a $5 billion suit, Standard & Poor's is violating nearly every rule in the crisis communications handbook. Read more
Hello, Middle America. The SBA Wants to Get You Funded.
Some 70% of start-up capital goes to just three coastal states. The SBA's chief says she wants to even the balance, and she has the programs to do it. Read more
Military Technology Company Protects NFL Players
Unequal Technologies brings military expertise to the prevention of sports concussions. Read more
