Catherine Clifford
Catherine Clifford is a staff writer at Entrepreneur.com. Previously, she was the small business reporter at CNNMoney and an assistant in the New York bureau for CNN. Catherine attended Columbia University where she earned a bachelor's degree. She lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Email her at CClifford@entrepreneur.com. You can follow her on Twitter at @CatClifford.
Tips for International Shipping for Peak Pick-Up Day
Here are five recommendations for small businesses that need to ship things abroad this holiday season.
A Flock of Airports Lifts Up Michigan's Upper Peninsula
SBA invests $1.2 million in aviation companies in the state best known for making cars.
San Diego Warms to Defense Technology Entrepreneurs
The SBA invests in startups focused on cyber-security, unmanned air vehicles and renewable energy.
Day #8: 7 Practical -- But Not Boring! -- Gifts Made By Indie Merchants
For those friends and family members that swear by only the most useful gifts, here are a few options that will satisfy and delight even the most ingenious MacGyver.
Day #6: 10 Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Person On Your List
These gifts will make a tree hugger happy, and they feel good to give, too.
Shark Tank Popularizing Entrepreneurship (Infographic)
Can't get enough Shark Tank? We take a closer look at the facts and figures about the popular business show.
A Geospatial Tech Hub Puts Mississippi on Map
SBA invests more than $1 million into a community of mapping and location-based technology startups surrounding the NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
In Monterey Bay, an Agricultural Tech Cluster Blossoms
Part of an SBA pilot progam, a unique California cluster aims to bring together tech entrepreneurs and the region's big farms to keep the agriculture industry thriving
The Carolinas Concentrate on Nuclear Energy
North and South Carolina businesses cluster together to be a leader in the nuclear energy industry.
A Defense Cluster Grows in Minnesota
A look at how the Defense Alliance in St. Paul, one of 10 economic clusters in an SBA pilot program, is nurturing energy entrepreneurs.
How to Get Help if Sandy Knocks You Out
If your business is damaged in the approaching Frankenstorm, here's how to get financial help from Uncle Sam.
What Two Tech Startups Learned at a Business Accelerator
One of the most attractive reasons for a startup to participate in a business growth program is the expert guidance. Here is an inside look at some of the most common -- and best -- advice they get.
Obama and Romney Get Tough on China
In their final debate, the presidential candidates laid out aggressive stances on China in a debate Monday that focused on foreign-policy issues.
Should You Tell Employees How to Vote?
Mitt Romney has urged business owners to tell their employees how they plan to vote.
How to Find Your Money Zen
Here are four things you can do to keep your business's finances organized.
In Contentious Debate, Obama and Romney Spar Over Small-Business Jobs
Sparks flew Tuesday as the presidential candidates parried over taxes, health care and other issues that impact how and when entrepreneurs hire.
Entrepreneurship: Risks You Need to Consider (Infographic)
Here is a look at some of the struggles that a successful small business owner faces.
Save for Tax Clash, Veep Debate Mum on Small Business
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan touch on the role of small businesses in economic recovery but stop short of outlining entrepreneurship policies.
Finally, Access to Capital Improving for Small Businesses
Several reports show that entrepreneurs are gaining ground when it comes to the funding they need to run and grow their business.
Profits or Bust: Inside the Mind of an Efficiency Expert
Businesses often pay a lot of money to productivity analysts. We asked one business efficiency expert for his best tips.
What You Can Learn About Social Media from Big Bird
The Sesame Street character became a social media sensation this week. Here's what entrepreneurs need to learn from the 8-foot-tall yellow bird.
Small-Business Owners Bunker Down Amid a Weak U.S. Economy
Business owners are grappling with continued economic uncertainty. One thing is for sure: They are going to hit the polling stations in November.
Debate 1: Obama, Romney Spar Over How to Tax Small Business
In Denver last night, the candidates talked about their plans to cut taxes for small businesses. But they challenged each other's definition of what constitutes a small business.
Cred, Connections, Cash -- The Workings of a Business Accelerator
A look at what really happens at business accelerators and why they can be so attractive to ambitious entrepreneurs.
New Site Accuses NFIB of Political Partisanship
The Center for Media and Democracy launches www.NFIBexposed.org, claiming the small-business trade group leans right and supports big-business causes.
Obama, Romney Battle Over Immigration
It's a hot-button issue, and the Democrat and Republican candidates divide on the topic of illegal workers. The two come closer over foreign-born entrepreneurs.
Your Business Leaking Money? 5 Holes to Plug
A little checkup on your spending can go a long way. Here's what to do if you feel like you're watching your money go down the drain.
What the SBA's Future Holds: Romney vs. Obama
How the presidential candidates view the Small Business Administration, the 59-year-old federal agency serving America's entrepreneurs.
The Forgotten Issue? Romney, Obama Stay Mum on Capital
Neither candidate has said much about what they would do to help small businesses get the funding they need to run their business.





