Will Katrina Help the Economy?
Though the demand in some industries might be up, there are few positive impacts from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Locally, the economies ... Read more
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Though the demand in some industries might be up, there are few positive impacts from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Locally, the economies ... Read more
With almost $1 billion in new taxes, Louisiana is hedging against a long-standing dependency on cheap energy and good ol' boy charm. Read more
April 20, 2007 -- As many as 200 small-business owners in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina received up to $18,000 this week under ... Read more
To build a solid foundation for your business, you must first identify your typical customer and tailor your marketing pitch accordingly. Read more
Business can't afford it. Government can't enforce it. But this month a new law regulating the hazardous wastes of small companies goes into effect anyway. Read more
Following a slowdown earlier this year, U.S. income growth picked up over the third quarter, the government reports. Read more
Small-business optimism improves; jobless claims surge. Read more
We were halfway through a breakfast interview in Baton Rouge, La., when Kevin Couhig the assistant secretary of industry and commerce for Louisiana, solem... Read more
Although the source of the ongoing oil spill seems to be contained, local businesses still foresee a long road ahead. Read more
Infographic: Graph... Read more
Less than half of the businesses approved for post-Katrina loans have cashed in so far. Read more
The CEO of Acadian Ambulance on how to land government contracts. Read more
Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies. Read more
How to regain your motivation and determination on even the darkest days. Read more
Sept. 28, 2005 --Strong earnings in real estate, professional services, and other entrepreneurial sectors helped jumpstart personal income... Read more
Despite job gains at smaller firms, more workers are filing for unemployment benefits. Read more
Small firms brace for tighter credit; storms cause surge in jobless claims. Read more
We've taken a spin on the Segway and it's a lot of fun. But who is buying it? Read more
We've taken a spin on the Segway and it's a lot of fun. But who is buying it? Read more
Taking apart the new financial regulations. New York Times' columnist Joe Nocera Read more
Small-business owners expect economy to slow down; retail sales inch higher. Read more
Experience teaches us that the only constant in life is change. But we don't always keep up with the important details - such as updating wills and other ... Read more
Dec. 2, 2005 --A new federal job re-training program is offering Gulf Coast hurricane victims a chance to help rebuild their shattered com... Read more
There are some new faces at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Gone are veep wannabe John Edwards (now a Harvard fellow) and former... Read more
Anti-French sentiment in Louisiana proves to be a boon for small business. Read more
March 2004 --Some places are better than others when it comes to doing business, and one reason-according to corporate attorneys--is that ... Read more
A new generation of "virtual" business incubators is jump-starting start-ups nationwide. Read more
Minnesota's tax and wage rates are well above tha national medians. But aggressive bank lending and investments by local SBICs make it one of the top states ... Read more
Two New York fashionistas launch their fashion house Jolie & Elizabeth in New Orleans and lead the charge of bringing fashion back to the Garden District. Read more
1. California 6. Colorado 2. New York 7. Texas 3. Minnesota 8. Oklahoma 4. Connecticut 9. Rhode Island 5... Read more
Higher prices lead to weaker consumer spending; factory orders on the rise. Read more
Who gets what when the marriage ends? It depends upon where you live. Read more
A look at the Small Business Administration’s rankings of the best field offices turns up some surprises. The agency’s western outposts tend to outperfor... Read more
1. New Hampshire 6. Florida 2. Colorado 7. Georgia 3. Alaska 8. California 4. New Jersey 9. Massachusetts ... Read more
Leading indicators drop for fifth time in eight months; Fed halts interest rates. Read more
If you're looking for cities large, medium, and small where job growth is robust and economies are strong, head to the ones on this year's Top Cities list. F... Read more
Employers are shedding payrolls to cope with tighter credit and weaker earnings. Read more
Some thoughts on how the recent emergence of more black-owned small businesses reflects on a proud history. Read more
Listing of states with the worst and best nonperforming loans. Read more
In years past, INC.'s annual Report on the States ranked the business climates of the 50 states through a formula that took into account roughly a dozen v... Read more
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