Small-Business Guide: How to Hire Independent Contractors (Without Getting in Trouble)

You’re the Boss Blog: A Start-Up Wants to Help You Cut Through the Clutter and Noise Online

One concern: the pitch could have done a better job of discussing the potential for competition. ...

You’re the Boss Blog: Is There a 'Right' Time for a Mom to Start a Business?

Laura Kelly talks about balancing the needs of her business with the needs of her family. ...

You’re the Boss Blog: White House Opposes Small-Business Contracting Provision in Defense Bill

In a statement, the administration called higher goals for small-business contracting "laudable but overly ambitious." ...

You’re the Boss Blog: Introducing Deirdre Lord, a New Business Group Member

Deirdre Lord and a longtime colleague teamed up to start The Megawatt Hour. "Essentially, we're the Turbo Tax for businesses that buy energy in deregulated markets," she said. ...

You’re the Boss Blog: Why I Cut My Own Salary

Our cash is holding steady, but I don't have a good feeling about the immediate future. We're just not seeing as many eager buyers. ...

 

SBA Seeks to Boost Small-Dollar Loans With New Push (Video)

The SBA is looking to increase the number of smaller loans in underserved communities with a new push. ...

First State Bank Of Nebraska Recognized As Community Lender For 2012

The First State Bank of Nebraska has been recognized as the Rural/Community Lender of the year 2012. SBA has recognized the bank for its efforts in Nebraska. State Bank Nebraska has served the community in a number of ways.

Want the Right Stuff? Start With Your Help-Wanted Ad

A top-performing team starts with writing a thorough and accurate job description. Consider these five tips. ...

G8 Leaders Call for Growth: Six Things You Can Do

Leaders the world over including those at this week’s G8 Summit are calling for economic growth, not just budget tightening, in an effort to combat world market instability and speed recovery. But for all the talk in policy circles, this growth will ultimately come from the private sector and especially here in the U.S., from small to medium sized businesses that create many of the jobs and employ many of the workers already in our economy. Here’s a look at the economic growth G8 leaders are calling for and six things you can do to promote growth in your business today.

Business Owners Take SBA Chief to Task

At a town hall at National Small Business Week, some entrepreneurs complain to Karen Mills about access to credit and high health insurance costs. ...

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