Politics, Economics, and Current Events


Recent Politics, Economics, and Current Events Articles

Financial Reform and You

By Matt Quinn |  Jun 30, 2010

Small business appears a few times in the bill making its way through Congress, but could feel the biggest impact where it's not mentioned.  Read more


Small Town Gets a Boost from the Twilight Craze

By Issie Lapowsky |  Jun 30, 2010

The famed Twilight saga has changed the shape of small businesses in tiny Forks, Wash., where the books are based.  Read more


The World's Most Interesting Intern

By Jason Del Rey |  Jun 29, 2010

You might have hired an intern or two for the summer, but it seems that only Cisco is lucky enough to employ the (self-proclaimed) "world's most interesting ...  Read more


Overstock.com Opens a Virtual Store Dedicated to Small Businesses

By Peter Vanden Bos |  Jun 16, 2010

The Main Street Store, launched by Overstock.com in June, partners with U.S. small businesses to sell their products online.  Read more


Famed Manhattan Nightclub Becomes a Mall

By Christine Lagorio |  Jun 14, 2010

Formerly a house of worship turned den of debauchery, Limelight is back with a retail mission.  Read more


New York Entrepreneurs See Silver Lining in the Pink Slip

By Issie Lapowsky |  Jun 10, 2010

For some business owners, getting fired was a blessing in disguise.  Read more


Independent Contractors See Gains

By Michael Alter |  Jun 2, 2010

Despite signs of a recovery, businesses remain cautious, and are relying on more independent contractors to fill in gaps in the workforce.  Read more


Entrepreneurs In The News

By Nadine Heintz |  Jun 1, 2010

The latest news on Michelle Madhok, John Caplan and Russell Simmons.  Read more


SBA Runs Out of Money for Loan Breaks

By Courtney Rubin |  May 28, 2010

Loan sweeteners that offer higher guarantees and lower fees are tapped out. Will Congress extend them for the fifth time?  Read more


NSBA Names 2010 Advocate of the Year

By Issie Lapowsky |  May 27, 2010

Mike Mitternight of Factory Service Agency is recognized by the National Small Business Association for giving small businesses a voice in government.  Read more


Zumba Turns Dancers Into Entrepreneurs

By Issie Lapowsky |  May 26, 2010

The founders of the dance fitness craze teach their trainers how to turn a passion into a thriving business.  Read more


Twitter Cracks Down

By Max Chafkin |  May 24, 2010

Twitter to prohibit paid tweets from third-party start-ups . Less than an hour after Bill Gross launched his Twitter-focused advertising start-up Read more


Twitter Users Campaign for a National Entrepreneurs' Day

By Peter Vanden Bos |  May 14, 2010

If one million sign a petition addressed to Pres. Barack Obama, March 20, 2011 could become the first annual day dedicated to entrepreneurs.  Read more


Tim O'Reilly: In Defense of Facebook

By Max Chafkin |  May 13, 2010

During a chat with Inc. readers earlier today, Tim O'Reilly argued that the recent brouhaha ...  Read more


Business Groups Mum on Kagan

By Matt Quinn |  May 12, 2010

The American Enterprise Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other business groups have so far found little to criticize in the background of Obama's...  Read more


Recovery's in the Air, But...

By Michael Alter |  May 5, 2010

American sentiment about the economy seems to be changing. The Federal Reserve reports that the "U.S. economy continues to strengthen," and our SurePayrol...  Read more


What Makes a Great Founder?

By Max Chafkin |  May 4, 2010

Obsession with your product . That's Brad Feld's explanation for what makes a Read more


Marc Ecko is Not Giving Up

By Christine Lagorio |  May 4, 2010

After a brutal year during which he was forced to sell off millions in retail assets, the urban wear entrepreneur is back, and he has an audacious goal.  Read more


How to Secure an SBA Loan

By Inc. staff |  Apr 30, 2010

SBA loans are available to any small business, but yours will need to meet certain criteria in order to qualify. Here's what you need to know.  Read more


A Blueprint for Lean Start-ups

By Kasey Wehrum |  Apr 26, 2010

Obama uses entrepreneurship to engage Muslim world. Fulfilling a pledge he made during his speech in Cairo last June, President Obama is hosting a ...  Read more


Skyy Vodka Team Acquires Anchor Brewing

By Christine Lagorio |  Apr 26, 2010

Fritz Maytag, the godfather of the craft-beer industry, announced the sale of his iconic San Francisco brewery.  Read more


How to Make Health Care Reform Work for Your Business

By Christine Lagorio |  Apr 21, 2010

It's official: the Affordable Health Care for America Act has been signed into law. It is going to have ramifications for business owners large and small. We...  Read more


A New Crop of Pot Entrepreneurs

By Kasey Wehrum |  Apr 20, 2010

The Big Apple's new tech entrepreneurs. New Yorkers are generally portrayed as being a rather cynical and jaded bunch, but a wave of young Big Appl...  Read more


When Virtual Becomes Feral

By Renee Oricchio |  Apr 20, 2010

Technology plus companies figuring out its cheaper for you to work from home plus laid off workers returning to the workforce as independent contractors w...  Read more


6 Lessons from World Entrepreneurship Day

By Christine Lagorio |  Apr 15, 2010

The future is mobile, at least according to the entrepreneurs who gathered to mark the second annual World Entrepreneurship Day at the United Nations in New ...  Read more