7 Ways Washington May Affect Small Business This Year
Never mind about the IRS shenanigans. Here's what you should be watching in Washington. Read more
Politics, Economics, and Current Events
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Small Businesses See More Opportunity in America Than Abroad
For small businesses looking to grow, the focus is on technology and the economy--here in the U.S. Read more
5 Hot Opportunities for Start-ups
Fresh numbers from Intuit shine a light on where consumers are spending the most--and where you might want to look for new business ideas. Read more
Immigration Bill Takes Aim at Employers of Undocumented Workers
Small business support for mandatory employment-eligibility verification, such as E-Verify, may be short-lived. Here's why. Read more
Marketplace Fairness Act: Are Digital Downloads Fair Game?
If online retailers are required to adhere to state sales tax rules, how will sellers of downloadable products deal? Read more
4 Tax Code Changes To Inspire Business Confidence
Businesses want simplicity and lower tax rates. Here's how we should start. Read more
4 Reasons Business Owners Are Not Confident About the Economy
Take a closer look at some of the fundamentals underlying the recent positive economic news. Read more
This New Rule Means More Government Contracts for Women
The government just eliminated a cap on contracts for women-owned small businesses. Here's what the change could mean for your business. Read more
5 Biggest Threats Start-ups Face Now
The Alternative Board, a peer coaching network for business owners, surveyed 300 of its members. Here's what's keeping them awake at night. Read more
Are You Breaking Tax Laws Without Even Knowing It?
With new Internet sales tax rules on the horizon, it's clear that tax laws are so complex that you may be unknowingly breaking all sorts of them. Read more
Senate Passes Online Sales Tax Bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House. Read more
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Behind the scenes of Instagram's wild ride, the coming age of Google Glass, and how IBM is turning Watson into an executive chef. Read more
The Start-up Hall of Shame (America's 10 Worst States for Entrepreneurs)
New research reveals the least-friendly states for start-ups. Where does your state fall? Read more
Maybe Obamacare Won't Be So Bad
Companies that have healthy employees may see increases, and those with sicker employees may see decreases. Read more
Meet the Entrepreneur-Heroes of the Boston Marathon Bombings
From the tragic scene in Boston, heroes emerged. Now we know there were plenty of entrepreneurs among them. Here are some of their stories. Read more
Why I Like the Sequester (Despite Flight Delays)
Believe it or not, American politicians are starting to think like business people. And that's a good thing. Read more
How Your Business Can Get Heard in Washington 
The co-founder of Pandora says Washington is a bare-knuckle place but very accessible to those willing to go door-to-door on Capital Hill. Watch video
Another NYC Win for Uber and Hailo: Payments
Forget about the Benjamins: In two months, e-hailing taxicab apps Uber and Hailo will process payments, New York City promises. Read more
5 Ways the Flight Delay Fix Is Bad News For Entrepreneurs
Make no mistake: The short-term thinking behind the flight controller fix indicates trouble ahead for businesses. Read more
Owners Remain Optimistic, Yet Hiring Fell in April
Small business owners are adjusting expectations for a slow-growth economy, according to a monthly SurePayroll survey. Read more
Marketplace Fairness Act: What You Need to Know
Here's a look at what you need to know about the Marketplace Fairness Act and how your business may be affected. Read more
8 Fascinating Ideas From TechCrunch Disrupt
Chris Dixon, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jonah Peretti, and others weigh in on the most interesting tech trends, the next big idea, and what's wrong with Silicon V... Read more
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Small businesses embrace a higher minimum wage, a VC doles out sage advice, and innovation comes to two products that don't need it: beer and donuts. Read more
Who Speaks for Entrepreneurs?
A survey about the minimum wage shows up important disparities between two groups that appear to have something in common: They both claim to represent you. Read more
3 Leadership Tips for a Particular Kind of Entrepreneur: the Successor
North Korea's Kim Jong-un may be a despot, but his succession problems probably look a lot like yours. Read more
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Sequestration trickles down to business travel, Subway's big lunch coup, and the five cities where entrepreneurs are most likely to be audited. Read more
Selling Safety: Security Companies React to a Post-Boston Landscape
From widespread cameras to enhanced reality, the Boston bombings may herald a new era for the security industry Read more
Nest's New Goals: Save Energy, Money
When is a partnership an innovation? When it brings down prices and helps the environment. Nest, the "learning thermostat" company, is doing just those thing... Read more
From Crowdsourcing to Manhunts: The Role of YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter
This week social media has given the public an active part in the suspense unfolding in Boston. Read more
Protect Yourself and Your Employees
Emergencies like the Boston Marathon bombings raise thorny questions about what employers are required to do--and what they simply should do. Read more
What You Need to Know About the Immigration Bill
If passed, the immigration bill presented by the Gang of Eight will have major implications for start-ups. At 844 pages, we thought we'd boil it down for you. Read more
4 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Retail takes a beating, PC sales plummet, craft beer brewers spot a new opportunity, and software geeks now have talent agents. Read more
What You Can Do, in the Face of the Boston Bombings
What happened at the Boston marathon yesterday should only remind you that violence is a fact of American life. Prepare--and be more determined than ever. Read more
Where Have All the Big VC Deals Gone?
What's behind the Series A Crunch? Since 2008, the gap between the number of seed rounds and Series A investments has widened. Read more
No. 1 Cause of the Country's Budget Woes
There are three budget proposals on the table right now in Washington. Which one is best for your business? Unfortunately, none of them. Here's why. Read more
