An Energy Policy for Entrepreneurs
To encourage investment in the clean-tech economy, officials in Washington need to pass legislation that sets the rules of the game. Read more
Politics, Economics, and Current Events
Recent Politics, Economics, and Current Events Articles
Why It's Time to Revamp the SBIR
A federal program meant to foster innovation seems to benefit only a select-few companies that are very good at winning grants. Read more
How States Can Attract Venture Capital
A program in New Mexico provides a model for other states that would like to grow their local investment communities. Read more
Government Data for Entrepreneurs
The so-called Government 2.0 movement seeks to unleash a wave of entrepreneurship by making government data more widely available for commercial use. Read more
Why We Need More Funding for Big Science
Research and development done under the auspices of agencies such as the NIH, NASA, and DARPA has seeded America's entrepreneurial economy for decades. It wo... Read more
Why Microfinancing Works
Banking the unbankable can prove to be a smart investment for cities and states. Read more
Financial Reform and You
You can be forgiven if you're having trouble figuring out what the financial regulatory reform bill means to you. Reportedly logging in at over 2,0... Read more
Small Town Gets a Boost from the Twilight Craze
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
Cisco's greatest hire? You might have hired an intern or two for the summer, but it seems that only Cisco is lucky enough to employ the (self-procl... Read more
Overstock.com Opens a Virtual Store Dedicated to Small Businesses
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
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
For some business owners, getting fired was a blessing in disguise. Read more
Independent Contractors See Gains
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
The latest news on Michelle Madhok, John Caplan and Russell Simmons. Read more
SBA Runs Out of Money for Loan Breaks
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
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
The founders of the dance fitness craze teach their trainers how to turn a passion into a thriving business. Read more
Twitter Cracks Down
Twitter to prohibit paid tweets from third-party start-ups . Less than an hour after Bill Gross launched his Twitter-focused advertising start-up
Twitter Users Campaign for a National Entrepreneurs' Day
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
During a chat with Inc. readers earlier today, Tim O'Reilly argued that the recent brouhaha ... Read more
Business Groups Mum on Kagan
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...
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?
Obsession with your product . That's Brad Feld's explanation for what makes a Read more
Marc Ecko is Not Giving Up
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Tax Man Cometh
IRS is keeping a close eye on entrepreneurs . With Tax Day looming, a quick warning that entrepreneurs might want to be Read more
2010: The Year VC's Returned?
The downside of being the "Next Big Thing." There's a lot to learn from businesses like Google or Facebook, but it's probably not a good idea to tr... Read more
Business 101 from Spongebob Squarepants
iPad apps hit the store . The release of the iPad is still one day away, but iPad app developers, anticipating huge demand, are already hawking th... Read more
Entrepreneurs in the News
The latest news on James Sun, Michael Dell, and Mitchell Binder Read more
