Dane Stangler has never owned a small business, and doesn't expect to ever own one. But he's in a position to understand the challenges facing people who own small companies. More »Kauffman smallbiz expert on taxes, fiscal cliff
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President Barack Obama says he won't go after pot users in Colorado and Washington, two states that just legalized the drug for recreational use. But advocates argue the president said the same thing about medical marijuana — and yet U.S. attorneys continue to force the closure of dispensaries across the U.S. More »President's pot comments prompt call for policy
Andrea Servadio didn't want to put the employees at her doggy day care business on a leash. But she sure did want them to stick around longer. More »Doggy day care owner gets creative to retain staff
The "fiscal cliff" debate is splitting the business community over taxes, driving a wedge between two natural Republican allies: the nation's corporate leaders who are helping strengthen President Barack Obama's bargaining position and the small business advocates bristling over the prospect of higher taxes. More »Fiscal cliff splits big, small businesses on taxes
Spending by holiday shoppers trumped Superstorm Sandy's impact on small businesses in November. More »Holiday shopping beats out Sandy in November
Five hundred miles from Washington, the lunch crowd at Robie's Country Store and Deli is filled with angst over America's elected leaders and their latest struggle to prevent a fiscal crisis. More »As 'fiscal cliff' looms, voter angst is palpable
Utah Governor Gary Herbert is asking President Barack Obama to approve the state's health insurance exchange and declare that it meets the requirements of the federal health overhaul. More »Utah Gov asks Prez to approve state's exchange
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says there are millions in grants available to help companies get back on their feet after Superstorm Sandy. More »Christie: Grants will help NJ rebuild after Sandy
SAGGING SPIRITS: The National Federation of Independent Business, which lobbies on behalf of small businesses, says a survey of its members showed they grew more pessimistic in November after the election and Superstorm Sandy. More »News summary: Small biz optimism dives in November
Small business owners grew more pessimistic in November after the presidential election and Superstorm Sandy, according to a survey released Tuesday. More »Survey: Small biz optimism took a dive in November
President Barack Obama's plan to increase taxes on top earners would have only a small impact on the nation's economy, according to congressional budget experts. But don't tell that to small business owners facing a tax hike. More »Obama tax plan no small deal to small businessmen
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