Politics, Economics, and Current Events


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7 Signs of the Silicon Valley Apocalypse

Forget the Mayans. Ignore the Christians. There are signs of an apocalypse. It's coming to Silicon Valley, home of so many entrepreneurs, VCs, and tech firms.  Read more

The Most Talked About Business Moves of 2012

This year some businesses fell out of favor with the entrepreneurial gods, while others basked in their glory. See who came out of 2012 on top.  View slideshow

How to Think Globally

Business smarts are not enough. The best global leaders are also political gurus and experts in dealing with the nonrational.  Read more

Let's Jump Over the Cliff (in a Year)

All I ask is this: extend the debt ceiling, and then give us just one more year to prepare.  Read more

'A Company That Starts in Crisis Gets a Head Start' 

GoodData founder Roman Stanek explains what happened when he started to seek financing on September 15, 2008, the same day Lehman Brothers collapsed.  Watch video

Looking for Investors? Try City Hall

City officials in New York City, Philadelphia, and Portland, Oregon, launch their own venture capital funds to attract start-ups.  Read more

Quiz: The Craziest Business Stories of 2012

We hope you didn't miss these stories! Test your knowledge of the weirdest business news of 2012.  Read more

Hey, Mitt Romney: Time to Act Like an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' advice for the former GOP nominee? Get out of the beach house, find your passions, nurture your relationships, and keep busy!  Read more

Counting Down to the Cliff

Small business owners seek long-term direction as the fiscal cliff looms in Washington.  Read more

The Secret To Europe's Economic Problems

Europeans don't work hard enough. Not all Europeans, just most of them. The excessive vacation system is to blame.  Read more

America: No Longer the Land of Opportunity?

Let's face it: American innovation is losing ground to places like India, China, and Brazil. Here are five things our President should do to bring entreprene...  Read more

How Social Media Shapes the Conversation Around Israel & Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces sophisticated approach to social media positions Israel as a defensive actor in the conflict in Gaza--and shows the power of the me...  Read more

One Way the Government Stinks at Start-Up Formation

Significantly fewer start-ups are launched by immigrants today than in 2005. Author and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa explains how it happened.  Read more

Entrepreneurs to America: Send Us More Geeks

Schools, parents, and pop culture are contributing to a critical shortage of engineers. Here's how to fix it fast.  Read more

Retail Forecast: Lots of Good Cheer

Infographic: This season, shoppers will be out in full force. Here's a look at just how much they're planning to spend.  Read more

3 Surprising Secrets to Thriving Now

Stop blaming the economy for your troubles, says 'Turnaround King' Grant Cardone. Here's what you should do instead.  Read more

Are Small-Business Owners Jealous of Tech Start-ups?

Cities are scrambling to create technology hubs to lure talent. But when government programs put financial resources into job creation, certain small-busines...  Read more

How Entrepreneurs Would Resolve the Fiscal Cliff

The president asked corporate CEOs to weigh in. But what would small business owners say? We asked, and you answered.  Read more

Suster Blasts 'Entrepreneurshit,' But Still Misses the Game

Former entrepreneur Mark Suster drops a much-deserved bomb on those who glamorize start-ups. But even he wouldn't mind another go.  Read more

Big Business Wolves Pose in Small Biz Clothes

As federal agencies count every penny, big firms scoop up contracts meant for entrepreneurs.  Read more

Legal Marijuana Industry Is Slow to Catch Fire

Recreational marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington. But while pot proponents celebrated the victories, entrepreneurs say the so-called Green Rush...  Read more

How CEOs Can Close the Skills Gap

Entrepreneurs may be missing out on the best hires by not doing this recruiting tip.  Read more

Who Are the Vendors in My Neighborhood?

BALLE founders Judy Wicks and Laury Hamel are forging a new economy based on local commerce.  Read more

Honoring the Champions of Do-Good-ism

Business icons, including Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, turned out this week to celebrate the Social Venture Network's inaugural Hall of Fame.  Read more

3 Ways Smart Business People Will Profit Under Obama

Business advice for the next four years from a small business owner who voted for Romney.  Read more

After Obama Win, Owner Sacks Workers

Murray Energy, the country's largest private coal company, laid off workers today--and linked the dismisals to Obama's regulatory policies.  Read more

Post-Election Calm? Nope. What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff

Officials in Washington wasted no time in setting themselves heading straight toward the precipice. What does the "fiscal cliff" mean for your business?  Read more

Why 57 Million People Voted for Mitt Romney

Yes, he lost. But Mitt Romney's campaign was a tribute to a quality every entrepreneur implicitly understands. The President should keep that in mind.  Read more

4 Things Obama Should Do Before Dinner

Obama's first priority should be helping entrepreneurs create jobs. Here's how he can get that done, fast.  Read more

Obamacare is Here to Stay. Now What?

Now that repeal is off the table, you need to get with the program, like it or not. Here are three things you have to do.  Read more

How these Start-ups are Influencing the Election

Want to know how much your vote is worth? Thinking of running your own campaign? Still not sure who to vote for? These start-ups will help you out.  Read more

Why I Voted for Romney

As a businessman and an employer, I'm just more comfortable with Mitt Romney in office.  Read more

Statistics Lesson: Barack Obama, Most Popular President

Of course, this all depends on how you define "popular." Here's how to steal my unique way of looking at metrics and hyperbole to help you promote your busin...  Read more

Still Undecided? 9 Reasons This Small Business Owner Should Be the Next President

I realize you're about to go vote for this country's next President, but let me offer a better alternative.  Read more

#Sandy: Biggest Event in Instagram History

More than 800,000 photos were marked #Sandy on Instagram. Kevin Systrom, the company's co-founder, explains how this fact marks a shifting tide for social me...  Read more