Small-Business Squeeze: Obama Gets a GOP Hug
Scott Van Duzer, a Florida small-business owner and registered Republican, explains why he has embraced Obama. Read more
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The (Next) Rachel Zoe Project
The celebrity stylist and reality tv star plans is launching a business to capitalize on a growing beauty trend. Read more
Jack Dorsey: "I Never Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur"
The mastermind of Twitter and Square talks about how he became a founder and what that title really means. Read more
Warby Parker Eyes New Products After $36.8 Million in New Funding
After recently securing funding, trendy eyeglass company Warby Parker looks to expand clientele and set up shop. Read more
Entrepreneurship Flourishes for 54 Hours in Iran
Startup Weekend, the pervasive entrepreneurship group that's held events in 100 countries, just held its first event in Iran. Read more
Spotify Developing Browser-Based Platform
The popular music streaming service is reportedly planning a completely online experience. Read more
Report: More Young People Give Up on Job Search
The number of entry-level employees in workforce has not been this low since 1955, one report says. Read more
DNC: Where Was the Small Business Love?
Entrepreneurship had a much quieter role in Charlotte, N.C., this week than at the RNC in Tampa. Read more
Pebble Leaves Backers Hanging
The famed Kickstarter project has 85,000 smartwatch orders to fill ... and won't commit to a ship date. Read more
Report: Apple to Move Into Web Radio
Will the tech giant will tap its vast resources to move into this already crowded space? Read more
August Jobs Report Shows Only Modest Growth
While the unemployment rate declined, the low number of new jobs created indicates continuing struggles for the U.S. economy. Read more
Quirky Snags $68 Million in VC Cash
The crowdsourced product developer aims to boost production--and build more in the U.S. Read more
Do Democrats Really Create More Jobs?
It turns out neither political party has a lock on job creation. Business owners hire when they feel secure. Read more
Y Combinator Founder Issues New Warning to Start-ups
Paul Graham blasts lowball VC offers in general, and Google Ventures in particular, according to a report. Read more
Shoe Designer Wins Right To Protect Red Soles
A ruling grants French footwear designer Christian Louboutin a trademark protection on his shoes' distinctive red soles. Read more
Business Booms for Entrepreneurs at DNC
For small business owners vending outside the Charlotte Convention Center, there are big paydays--and bigger opportunities. Read more
Blast of Good News for Job Market
One day before the big Labor Department report, a trio of reports show promising signs of a recovery. Read more
New Pricing Trend: Keep It in Flux
Airlines do it. So do hotels. Now other online retailers are playing with a profitable pricing tactic: changing prices by the hour--even by the minute. Read more
Zuckerberg Won't Sell Facebook Shares for the Next Year
In a move to stabilize shares, Facebook's CEO will also move the date for employee sharing. Read more
Study Reveals Slow Growth for Hispanic Businesses
Hispanic-owned employers lag behind when it comes to growing their businesses. Read more
Rockefeller Foundation Offers $1 Million Job Creation Award
Got a great idea for a business that will create jobs? Good news: Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin just announced a $1 million incentive. Read more
When Kickstarter Campaigns Go Bad
What happens when supporters do their part, but you can't do yours? Here's how to avoid upsetting your new fans. Read more
37signals Invests in The Starter League
Founder Jason Fried says "this isn't the kind of tech investment you're used to reading about." Here's why. Read more
Green Merger: Method Bought by Ecover
The companies say their union creates the world's largest green cleaning company. Read more
Poll: Small Business Optimism on the Rise
Despite concerns about the economy, entrepreneurs are more confident than they've been since 2008. Read more
Study Reveals Power of Just Half a Star on Yelp
A new study reveals that a minor improvement in a restaurant's Yelp rating can mean big returns. Read more
Multinational Companies Venture Into Start-up World
General Motors, American Express, and PepsiCo are among a handful of blue-chip companies to found venture capital departments. Read more
5 Crowdfunding Tips From a Space Nerd
Former NASA contractor Michael Laine's space elevator campaign has far exceeded his modest $8,000 funding goal. Here's how he did it. Read more
Bernanke Speech: Grim Forecast, but No Help Yet
In a solemn speech at Jackson Hole, the Federal Reserve chairman offers only vague hints at future help. Read more
Fact Checking the GOP Speeches
There was a whole lot of small business spin at this week's 2012 Republican National Convention. Here's a reality check. Read more
Netflix Makes Up 25% of All Internet Data Transfers in North America
You read that right. The video streaming service looks to be dominating the space, but has start-ups nipping at its heels. Read more
SEC Proposes to Lift Ban on Advertising for Hedge Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission will consider amending a rule forbidding direct solicitation by investors. Read more
Oops: Most Americans Say 'The Cloud' Refers to Weather
The tech industry is notorious for generating head-scratching buzzwords. But this one has even tech-savvy Millennials confused. Read more
Reddit Launches New Fundraising Platform
The new project lets donors give directly to nonprofit groups, with minimal fees. Read more
Report: Why You Still Can't Retire
More small business owners are finding themselves working later into life than they had planned to, says a new report. Read more