Politics, Economics, and Current Events


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4 Ways Women in Combat Will Change Business

It's not just about military front lines. Today's female infantry soldier will be tomorrow's entrepreneur and business leader.  Read more

For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty

When it comes to the economy, you know what the government will be doing over the next two years: not very much.  Read more

The 9 Most Important Indians to Follow on Twitter

To get smart fast about the Indian business landscape, follow these plugged-in and candid Tweeters  Read more

California Start-ups: Your Tax Bill Just Got Bigger

The state has nixed one of the chief tax incentives for starting a business there. But it gets worse: The consequences are retroactive.  Read more

Small Business Survey: Best Ideas, Biggest Challenges, and New Year Resolutions

SurePayroll president Michael Alter writes about small business sentiment as we turned the corner into 2013.  Read more

8 Predictions for Private Companies in 2013

Twitter will file to go public, Foursquare will fail, and other entrepreneur events that will unfold in the year ahead.  Read more

Like Obama, You Need to Be Prepared for a Cash Crunch

At some point in your business life, you'll need cash. Unlike the U.S. government (at least for now), you can't just borrow more. Or issue a trillion dollar ...  Read more

Inside Uber's Latest Taxi Launch

Armed with a new transportation bill that's still awaiting the mayor's signature, the sedan-hailing app now calls certain cabs in Washington, D.C. Here's how...  Read more

Spotted at CES: Singapore Start-ups

A handful of global start-ups came to Vegas to help Singapore pitch itself as a breeding ground for new ventures.  Read more

How I Struck Gold on the Red Carpet

David Moritz was a college party-boy who dreamed of being a lawyer. But then a gold-plated idea struck. Here's how he built the company behind the Golden Glo...  Read more

Nerdiest Start-up at CES

There's a lot of competition in Vegas for the prize of biggest tech geek. Here are the Boulder, Colorado, co-founders who think they win hands down.  Read more

At CES, Internet Lobby Gets Ready for Fights in Washington

SOPA may be dead, but there are more legislative threats where it came from. Internet advocates like Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian talked about them yesterday.  Read more

With All Due Respect, Sir: You Need a Younger, Hungrier Heir

If you get fat and happy and let things go--like Downton Abbey's Lord Grantham--you're no more than 90 days away from ruin.  Read more

Hockey's Back! So, What Does that Mean for Business?

The NHL lockout is over, but for businesses that cater to hockey fans, has the damage already been done?  Read more

You Control the Fate of Business in 2013

Stop hiding behind taxes and the government. All it takes is one simple choice to keep business moving this year.  Read more

5 Ways to Make Your Business Better in 2013

If you want to take your business further this year, here's what you need to focus on.  Read more

What the Fiscal Cliff Resolution Is Good for

The fiscal cliff resolution may or may not help small businesses. But it has at least one very, very good (perhaps unintended) consequence.  Read more

17 Bold, Marginally Probable Business Predictions for 2013

Planning ahead? Here's what will definitely, maybe, probably-not-but-wouldn't-it-be-cool-if-it-did happen next year.  Read more

The Man to Reckon With if You Want to Do Business in India

The U.S. officially can't make up its mind whether India's most growth-friendly minister is a statesman or a demagogue. Businesses have already decided.  Read more

Are You Ready For the Fiscal Cliff? 8 Must-Reads

The fiscal cliff is looming, but there are things you can do to prepare. Here are a few noteworthy articles to peruse while Congress bickers.  Read more

SurePayroll's Michael Alter: 'Operate for a Slowdown Going-Forward' 

Michael Alter, president of SurePayroll, explains how you can prepare for the so-called fiscal cliff, the combination of automatic tax increases and budget c...  Watch video

Think the Fiscal Cliff is a Big Deal? Think Again.

Everyone's talking about the fiscal cliff. Please. Let's talk about small business' real problems.  Read more

Get Ready to Go Over the Cliff

A slew of tax hikes and spending cuts are still scheduled to go into effect January 1. With no 'fiscal cliff' deal in sight, you'll need a plan.  Read more

Economic Uncertainty Will Continue to Stymie M&A Activity in 2013 

Steve Krouskos, who heads up global M&A advisory at Ernst & Young, expects it will continue to be tough to sell your business next year.  Watch video

Practical Steps to Keeping Your Employees Safe: Tips From a Security Expert

The tragedy at Sandy Hook raises important questions about workplace violence. Michael O'Neil, a founder of the NYPD Counterterrorism Division, weighs in on ...  Read more