America's fastest-growing company doesn't actually produce or deliver energy. Rather, it buys power at wholesale prices and resells it through an army of 70,000 independent agents.
Mosque developer built business deal by deal
Eight years ago, Sharif El-Gamal was just another ambitious striver from Brooklyn, casting about for career leads and dreaming of a grander future in real estate.
Hip-Hop's unofficial sommelier branches out
Belchie Branson is the man who introduced Cristal, Dom Perignon and a number of other pricey brands to his friends Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Obama to GOP: Stop blocking small business bill
President Barack Obama is urging Republican congressional leaders to stop blocking a bill aimed at helping small businesses hire more people.
Fed: Lending guides for small business easing
The Federal Reserve says banks have eased their lending standards for small businesses for the first time in nearly four years.
Small business optimism sagged in July
Small business owners became more downbeat in July as expectations of weaker economic growth in the second half of the year reinforced a reluctance to hire, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
Losing the dream, but saving the store
John Andikian's small grocery store was struggling, and he was in danger of having to close. Then he learned of an opportunity to transform it into a brand-name convenience store.
Shops grapple with group coupon fallout
Local shops are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette.
Law creates paperwork fiasco for businesses
The House rejected an effort to repeal part of the new health care law that requires millions of businesses to file tax forms for every vendor that sells them more than $600 in goods.
10 hot startups with future potential
"Hot" startups aren't the entrepreneurial equivalent of a winning lottery ticket. They are the companies that capture the hearts and minds of their potential customers — and market share.