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In JOBS Act, Everyone's a Winner

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:20:27 -0400

The crowdfunding provisions have more than enough protections for investors, and they'll give entrepreneurs the capital they need

How Capital Gains Tax Hurts You

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:39:00 -0400

The capital gains tax has been touted as the brass ring for business owners. But if you self-fund your growth, it's anything but.

JOBS Act Approved by Senate

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:47:00 -0400

Despite delays and opposition from several Democrats, the Senate voted to move the JOBS Act forward on Wednesday morning.

Congress eyes crowdfunding to help business owners

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:51:08 -0400

Entrepreneurs and artists use online crowdfunding platforms to get donations. Now the government is considering making it legal to invest in a company this way.

JOBS Act Hits Delays in Senate

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:00 -0400

A bipartisan bundle of legislation aimed at increasing entrepreneurs' ability to access capital sailed through the House, but has been slowed down in the Senate.

On Capitol Hill, fierce battle over small-business loans

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0400

Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses.

Candidates need to show they know small businesses are critical to economy: SCORE CEO

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:54:00 -0400

Ken Yancey says a lot of legislation has had a devastating impact on small business. What would the Republican presidential candidates do about it?

Senate urged to pass IPO on-ramp bill

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:02:00 -0400

The National Venture Capital Association and 700 high-profile entrepreneurs sent a letter to Congressional leaders supporting legislation to help startups go public.

How Republican Candidates Stack Up on Small-Business Taxes

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0500

The Presidential candidates will likely add to their reform agendas in the weeks ahead. But here's a look at the candidates' existing small-business tax plans.

Exasperated small business owners yet to be persuaded by GOP candidates, survey says

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:53:51 -0500

A majority of business owners in a new Yahoo! Small Business survey say the economy is still a pain point, and they aren't convinced that Republican presidential contenders can turn the situation around

Small Business Proposals from Washington You Need to Watch

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:16:00 -0500

The package of bills aims to increase access to funding for entrepreneurs.

Presidential race heats up sales

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:01 -0500

The CEO of BuyCostumes.com has a new method for predicting election results: sales of paper masks in the likenesses of the candidates.

Corporate giants get most government "small business" contracts

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:49:02 -0500

Three of every four "small business" contracts awarded by the U.S. government go to the likes of Apple, Chevron and GE.

Obama takes aim at corporate taxes

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:44:00 -0500

The President hopes to revise the U.S. business tax code. Though the goal is to the level the playing field, there would be winners and losers.

State Dept. fuels Arab Spring with TechGirls

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:40:00 -0500

A U.S. government-backed plan to spread the Silicon Valley vibe east--25 Arabic-speaking girls at a time.

Drop dead, and other tax tips

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:51:42 -0500

Business owners can save a ton of estate taxes by kicking the bucket this year rather than next. But there are less drastic solutions.

Business tips from the campaign trail

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:49:39 -0500

It's not all Super PACs and mudslinging. In fact, every business executive can learn valuable lessons from inside the Beltway and on the campaign trail.

Payroll tax cut deal gives Obama's budget hope

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:59:24 -0500

They called the President's budget 'dead on arrival' but new efforts to compromise in Congress may bode well for certain small-business-focused provisions.

What you can learn from Romney's inauthenticity

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:10:23 -0500

Communication is the gateway to connect with your constituents. Here's how to be open, honest, and sincere.

What Ron Paul gets wrong

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:02:05 -0500

The libertarian from Texas might be a small business favorite, if only he weren't unelectable. The real reason he is, though, might surprise you.