Some 35 states were set to boost unemployment taxes on businesses this year, with increases ranging from 2.5 to 600 percent.
Answering service thrives by embracing change
Against the odds, phone answering services like Answer 1 Communications have learned to thrive by embracing the same technology that once threatened to replace them.
Advocates say minorities losing stimulus work
Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands for the Obama administration to be more inclusive and more closely track who receives government-financed work.
Comic book startup cashes in on star power
A small comic book startup is using caricatures of President Barack Obama, Lady Gaga and other big names to drive up sales.
Raises or rebuilding? It’s a tough call
Business is starting to creep upward at some small companies. But owners who need to rebuild their businesses may not yet be able to give raises to their hard-working employees.
U.S. may consider wages in awarding contracts
The White House is looking at a new policy that would give an advantage in bidding on government contracts to companies that offer a "living wage" and generous benefits.
Small businesses like D.C. shift from health care
Amy Nichols, a small business owner, is tired of the healthcare debate and is relieved President Obama has turned his attention toward her biggest concern: access to credit.
Obama urges more loans for small businesses
Seeking to create more jobs, President Barack Obama on Friday asked Congress to temporarily expand two lending programs for the owners of small businesses.
Treasury to make $1B available to small banks
The Treasury says it will invest up to $1 billion in small banks that serve poor communities as part of the Obama administration's efforts to spur more lending to small businesses.
‘Bag Balm’ for cows proves to be a slick cure-all
Winter is most definitely here. It must be. The phones are ringing at Bag Balm headquarters.