California Companies Await Building Boom
Small construction firms are eager to get a piece of the state’s proposed $222.6 billion public-works project. Read story
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Survival Tips from the Governator
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hosting a small-business conference to help owners cope with the economic crisis. Read story
"The Governator" Vetoes Data-Security Bill
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Saturday vetoed a bill aimed at curbing identity theft by boosting payment-card security standards, citing unduly... Read story
A New Industry Dials Up Growth
Recycling cell phones for profit. Read story
What Business Would You Start Today?
Two Inc 500 CEOs explain why they would like to try to franchise cigar boutiques as their next start-up. Read story
That 25-year-old? He's a Dependent
Why you may soon be adding a bunch of 25-year-olds to your insurance plan. Read story
That 25-year-old? He's a Dependent
Why you may soon be adding a bunch of 25-year-olds to your insurance plan. Read story
Five Ideas to Watch
Slurpees, planes, and cars improved; collect and trade...payroll; and one classical way to score in business. Read story
Entrepreneur-Friendly Governors Sail to Victory
Governors whose policies align with entrepreneurs' top priorities were re-elected by wide margins. Read story
California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill
National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses Read story
California Wildfires Send Business Owners Scrambling
The economic toll from the fires, which have scorched more than 400,000 acres, is still not known. Read story
Small Businesses Get Nod in Republican National Convention
Sept. 3, 2004 -- Three speakers at the Republican National Convention in New York City Tuesday night singled out small businesses, althou... Read story
America's Fastest-growing Private Companies
By now, you are familiar with the backbone metaphor. As in: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. We must do everything we can…to make s... Read story
Rating the Governors
With Arnold Schwarzenegger and 25 other governors up for reelection, we look at who among them has earned the entrepreneurial vote. Read story
Darrell Issa Recalls...Gray Davis, Among Others
Having revolutionized California politics, Darrell Issa takes a few questions from us. Read story
Small-Business Owner Vies for Mrs. California Title
March 26, 2007 -- A small-business owner who was recently appointed to the California Small Business Board by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Read story
Retailers Rethinking Data Security
The biggest data breach in history has small-business owners scrambling to safeguard customer credit-card info. Read story
Things I Can't Live Without: Andy Berliner
The CEO of Amy's Kitchen likes veggie burgers, sure, but why so many cell phones? Read story
Say Hello To Hollywood
As a movie, The Running Man was one of the more forgettable box-office hits of 1987, but the story behind it is the stuff of dreams. It stars a 40-year-o... Read story
States Grapple with Wage Issue
Oct. 5, 2004 --In Maine, where the minimum wage is already well above the federally mandated level of $5.15 an hour, the state plans to ra... Read story
California Business Owners Share Bleak View of Economy
A majority believe the state’s business climate is fair or poor, according to a new survey. Read story
The Futurists
From solar panels to clean coal, betting big on the future of energy. Read story
Five Trends That Will Define 2005
What's in store for entrepreneurs in the new year? Five pressing trends. Read story
Boutique Automakers Find Success Where Big Three Struggle
Despite industry woes, American car and motorcycle entrepreneurs have prospered by pursuing the high-end -- and high-speed -- specialty market. Read story
California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill
National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses Read story
Business for Sale: A Motorcycle-Seat Manufacturer
Mike Corbin sold his first handmade motorcycle seat, for $40, back in 1965 at a rally in Grafton, New Hampshire. He went on to found Corb... Read story
The Rise of the Micromoguls
In the wild world of high-tech special effects, a handful of upstarts are challenging the kingpins. Read story
California: Can I Pay You in IOUs?
The Golden State may finally be ready to pay small businesses back the IOUs they issued for services. Read story
A Farewell To Arms
How the cancellation of just one weapons program closed a major defense contractor and left hundreds of suppliers in the lurch Read story
The Secrets of Bootstrapping
Profile of 13 companies which were started for less than $1,000. Read story
Room for Political Debate I am dumbfounded at your awarding Mark Sanford one out of four stars in your ranking of governors who are friendly to s... Read story
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