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.
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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
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Sparks flew Tuesday as the presidential candidates parried over taxes, health care and other issues that impact how and when entrepreneurs hire.
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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
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New Site Accuses NFIB of Political Partisanship
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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
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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.
Where They Stand on Taxes: Obama vs. Romney
The Presidential candidates have been stumping for tax reform on the campaign trail, laying out two different approaches. Here's a comparison.
Democrats Nod to Entrepreneurs, Focus on Workers
Obama, like Romney, also mentions Steve Jobs in speech -- but as example of what one can become, given the opportunity.
Obama Regrets Syntax of 'You Didn't Build That' Comment
The President says that everybody present when he made his now controversial comment understood what he meant.
Republicans Spotlight Entrepreneurs at Convention
Small-business owners were front and center in Tampa, Fla., this week.
Entrepreneur Becomes Lightning Rod in 'We Built It' Debate
At the Republican National Convention, Sher Valenzuela stirs more controversy over the role of government in supporting small-business owners.
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There is always a reason why it's the right time to start your own business.
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If you want to raise money for your business from impact investors, then help them find you by putting your company information right in front of them.
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