Organic Industry Fuming Over Obama Ruling
New government rules allow farmers to use genetically modified alfalfa, which has many in the organic food industry concerned about their trade. Read more
Politics, Economics, and Current Events
Recent Politics, Economics, and Current Events Articles
D.C.: The Next Start-up Capital?
Could the nation's capital be the next Silicon Valley? Plus, the growing demand for app developers, a new White House partnership, and more of the day's news. Read more
Politician Settles Olive Pit Lawsuit
Dennis Kucinich, the Ohio Democrat, has settled a lawsuit with a Congressional cafeteria. Read more
Hard Times for Egypt's Entrepreneurs
What's it like to be a business owner in Egypt? For starters, you're drowning in red tape. You're struggling to raise capital in a culture that... Read more
Obama Talks Business
Last night, the president addressed the country in the annual State of the Union, in which he discussed innovation, jobs, and corporate taxes. Here's a look ... Read more
A Chief Digital Officer for New York
City picks entrepreneur to lead digital efforts. Meet Rachel Sterne. The 27-year-old entrepreneur was tapped by New York City Mayor Michael Bloombe... Read more
What Norwegian Socialism Looks Like
So the big Norway story went live l... Read more
Arizona Family Attempts Year of Buying Only Local
Goodbye Starbucks and Wal-Mart. Here's what happens when one family gives up its big business ways. Read more
Is 2011 the Year of a Digital Privacy Revolution?
Federal legislation for digital privacy is poised for a major overhaul in 2011, kindling a heated dialogue among policy makers, start-ups, and legal scholars. Read more
In Norway, Start-ups Say Ja to Socialism
We venture to the very heart of the hell that is Scandinavian socialism—and find out that it’s not so bad. Pricey, yes, but a good place to start and run... Read more
Would You Break the Rules for a Celebrity?
A McDonald's worker let a famous running back in to use the restroom at 3 a.m.—and risked her job by doing so. Read more
Obama Looks to Ease Small Business Regulations
In a government-wide review, the President is asking officials to offer entrepreneurs special treatment, including extended compliance deadlines and total ta... Read more
Manufacturers and Retailers Rebounded in December
Two industries battered during the recent recession are showing signs of renewed vitality—and fueling an economic recovery, the Fed reports. Read more
This Man Wants YOU to Export
Why don't more small businesses export? Suresh Kumar, who helps lead the U.S. National Export Initiative, intends to eliminate trade barriers of the psycholo... Read more
FCC Approves New Regulations for Net Neutrality
The FCC has announced new rules and regulations that will govern the use of the Internet, and could potentially affect your business. Read more
Things Are Looking Up
It is a great time to be starting your company. The early stages of any company do not really depend on the economy. In fact, there are many things ... Read more
Federal Court Protects E-mail Privacy
A recent court decision cites Fourth Amendment search and seizure provisions to protect e-mail privacy. Read more
4 Ways to Profit From WikiLeaks
Developers, authors, designers, and domain name squatters are profiting off of the hype surrounding WikiLeaks and the controversial man behind the site. Read more
Behind Time's Person of the Year
Facebook's "T-shirt wearing head of state" lauded. Plus, grim news at Yahoo and the escalating hacker feuds. Read more
Employee Retaliation Suit Reaches Supreme Court
Eric Thompson was fired by his company three weeks after his wife, also an employee of the company, sued for gender discrimination. He claims it was no coinc... Read more
No More Friends with Benefits
A company takes aim at health-care costs by rooting out freeloaders. Read more
The Worst CEO Fails of 2010
A dose of executive-level schadenfreude. Plus, how not to get in trouble with the law at your company holiday party, and other news. Read more
Needed: Part-Time Help. Location: Anywhere
As the recession continues to limit small business spending power, a trend has emerged in which employers are seeking more part-time workers, many of whom ar... Read more
A Senator's Exit Interview
As he prepares to leave Congress, Senator Bob Bennett of Utah reflects on his life in business and in politics. Read more
Quiz: The Year in Entrepreneurship, 2010
Take Inc.’s end-of-year quiz to see what you remember, what you missed, and what you want to forget about in 2010. Read more
Entrepreneurs in the News
The latest buzz on Tim Ferriss, Stephen Ou, and Kelly Ripa Read more
Aaron Patzer Ditches His Desk
A year after he sold his company to Intuit for $170 million, Mint’s founder has turned his attention away from Silicon Valley. Beach volleyball anybody? Read more
7 Tips for Lobbying Politicians
Many small business owners fear lobbying because they think it takes too much time or politicians won't listen. But right after elections is the best opportu... Read more
Why Kate Middleton Is Good for Business
Entrepreneurs are already cashing in, with replicas of her engagement ring, dresses, and other memorabilia. Read more
Entrepreneurs in the News
The latest news on Ryan and Chad Steelberg, Jessica DiLullo Herrin, and Dean Kamen Read more
What Would Thomas Edison Do?
An innovation blast from the past. Plus, the business of All Hallows Eve, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Jersey Shore and Lady Gaga Gear Drive Costume Shop Sales
Costume shops are selling out of Jersey Shore-inspired costumes and a BP oil spill outfit, while regretting that Lady Gaga didn't wear that meat dress a litt... Read more
In Barter Nation, Old Forms of Commerce Are New Again
In the new New Economy, consumers are embracing barter and other ancient forms of commerce. Read more
How to Keep Your Star Employees
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: <... Read more
Three Cheers for You, Boss
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: <... Read more
