In the Wild, Wild West-era of digital media, there is no cowboy quite like Kim Dotcom. Part Sean Parker, part Kevin Mitnick, Dotcom embodies the wildest age of Internet piracy.
Small businesses more confident in December
Small businesses grew more confident in the economy's future in December, marking a fourth straight month of improvement, a survey released on Tuesday showed.
'Elf on the Shelf' is a holiday hit
There is one hot item this holiday season that won't be resting under the Christmas tree. It will be on a shelf — watching you.
Small businesses see D.C. as big threat
Corey Shaker is hoping to sell a lot more cars next year. The biggest roadblock he sees is the ongoing political gridlock in Washington, D.C.
NYC roll-your-own shop to close after city sues
A company that was helping New York smokers avoid high taxes by having them roll their own cigarettes on machines in the store has agreed to shut down after being sued by the city.
Small businesses more confident about economy
Small businesses in the United States grew more confident in the economy's future in November, for a third straight month of improvement, according to a new survey.
Chick-fil-A goes after artist's use of 'eat more'
A folk artist expanding his home business built around the words "eat more kale" says he's ready to fight root-to-feather to protect his phrase from what he sees as an assault by Chick-fil-A, which holds the trademark to the phrase "eat mor chikin."
Starbucks partners on loans to small businesses
Coffee giant Starbucks is lending a hand to job creation efforts by partnering with the non-profit Opportunity Finance Network, a national network of 180 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that orchestrate loans to businesses in low-income communities.
Get ready to pay more for your mail
The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is raising rates for its more profitable express mail and priority mail shipping next year, part of its efforts to stave off bankruptcy.
Nightly News: Helping women in a tough economy
Leah Brown built her own business — a health care research firm — while raising two sons as a single mom. Brown now wants to be an even bigger force in the economy, and help other women build their own businesses.